In a metanalysis of several decades’ worth of research on cooperative learning, researchers discovered that collaboration benefits students of all abilities, improving academic achievement as well as motivation, … See more

There is a pervasive misconception that higher-order thinking is a privilege reserved only for high-achieving students. While advanced students get to evaluate arguments, debate the merit of opposing viewpoints… See more

What would it take for struggling readers to read the same rigorous text and answer the same higher-order questions as their higher-achieving peers? What would it take for the struggling reader to overcome gaps in backgrou… See more

The reasoning behind the mixed-ability classroom is that it gives students of various backgrounds and abilities access to the same high-quality instruction and resources. All students are held to high standards … See more