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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.

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

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

Investing in school HVAC systems is very good —>

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— Matthew Yglesias (@mattyglesias.bsky.social) February 20, 2025 at 4:31 AM

The effects of meta-cognition interventions on learning outcomes is from Evidence In Brief. I’m adding it to Best Posts On Metacognition.

Detrimental effects of instructors’ fixed mindsets on students’ anticipated motivation and emotions in secondary and higher education

Paper vs. Screen: guess who wins? is from Experience to Meaning. I’m adding it to The Best Resources On Which Is Best – Reading Digitally Or Reading Paper?.