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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 2018 – PART TWO and MY BEST POSTS ON NEW RESEARCH STUDIES IN 2019 – PART ONE

You can see all my “Best” lists related to education research here.

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

The Sleep Habits That Can Improve Your Grades, According to a New Study is from TIME. I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Helping Teens Learn About The Importance Of Sleep.

Neighborhood Poverty Deepens in 10 States, and Children of Color Bear the Brunt is from Ed Week.

Similarity matters: A meta-analysis of interleaved learning and its moderators. is a potentially useful study on interleaving. I’ve previously posted about this technique at Does Anyone Use “Interleaving” When Teaching ELLs? If So, I’d Love To Hear What You Do. I’ve also previously shared this article: The best way to learn is taking a mixed up approach to practice is from Quartz.

Money over merit? New study says gifted programs favor students from wealthier families is from Chalkbeat. You might also be interested in Diversity Of Our School’s IB Program Highlighted In Sacramento Bee.

Shaping Summertime Experiences is from The National Academies of Sciences. I’m adding it to The Best Resources On The “Summer Slide”