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I often write about research studies from various fields and how they can be applied to the classroom. I write individual posts about ones that I think are especially significant, and will continue to do so. However, so many studies are published that it’s hard to keep up. So I’ve started writing a “round-up” of some of them each week or every other week as a regular feature.

By the way, you might also be interested in My Best Posts On New Research Studies In 2017 – Part Two.

Here are some new useful studies (and related resources):

Eye exams linked to kids’ reading levels is from Eureka Alert. I’m adding it to The Best Places To Learn What Impact A Teacher (& Outside Factors) Have On Student Achievement.

Back-and-forth exchanges boost children’s brain response to language is from Science Daily. I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Learning About The “Word Gap”

New study highlights the struggles and strengths of Latino teachers is from Ray Salazar. I’m adding it to New & Revised: The Best Resources For Understanding Why We Need More Teachers Of Color.

New Stanford Study: A Positive Attitude Literally Makes Your Brain Work Better is from Inc. I’m adding it to The Best Resources On Helping Our Students Develop A “Growth Mindset.”