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The Science of Sesame Street

By Erik Ofgang published

Since its debut in 1969, Sesame Street has always kept educational science at the forefront, and research continues to show that kids who watch it do better in school.

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Mindful Social Media Use Can Reduce Negative Impact, Says Research

By Erik Ofgang published

A new study found that refraining from using social media improved the mental health of young adults, but so did reframing their relationship to these apps

EdTech
A side by side comparison of a large print book vs. a traditional print book.

Large Print Format Books Help Young Readers, Says New Research

By Erik Ofgang published

A study conducted by Project Tomorrow found large print books help student readers, even those without vision impairments.

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science of reading

The Science of Reading: What Teachers Need to Know

By Erik Ofgang published

To better understand the science of reading and some of the intense debate around it, we spoke with literacy expert and psychology and education professor Nell K. Duke

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