by Dr. N’Quavah R. Velazquez | Jun 3, 2026 | School
Online learning requires unique strategies in order for K12 students to be successful. Therefore, what variables contribute to positive learning outcomes for this population? The five main variables associated with positive outcomes for K12 online students are: ....
by Dr. N’Quavah R. Velazquez | May 4, 2026 | School
Teaching personal finance in schools has a long-term positive effect on students’ financial literacy and economic behavior. Furthermore, a full and honest financial curriculum can foster critical thinking and an understanding of the foundational causes of economic...
by Dr. N’Quavah R. Velazquez | Mar 6, 2026 | School
According to the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve, if instruction is not repeated or scaffolded in increasing intervals, students are likely to forget much of what they learn. Hence, educators and parents can use this factor to design curricula and help students develop...
by Dr. N’Quavah R. Velazquez | Feb 9, 2026 | School
Sleep is an important feature of children’s development although many children experience sleep problems (i.e., short duration, poor quality). Some researchers estimate that 40 percent of school-aged children do not obtain the recommended number of hours of...
by Dr. N’Quavah R. Velazquez | Jan 5, 2026 | School
In a recent study with nearly 1400 participants from across the United States, researchers found: “One of the most important findings of this report is that engagement is seen as essential to learning, but is inconsistently defined, observed, and supported in K-12...
