Tag Archive: Achievement gap 
iPods in Classroom Can Boost Academic Time and Resources for English Language Learners
Providing English language learners (ELLs) with iPod Touches, or similar handheld devices, can increase learning time and motivation, according to a study from The University of Texas at Austin’s College of Education.
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University of Texas at Austin faculty experts are available to talk about a wide range of K-12 and higher education issues related to the start of school, including education policy, teaching strategies, children’s mental and emotional health, and closing the achievement gap. Children's Mental and Emotional Health KEVIN STARK Professor, Department of Educational Psychology… » Continue Reading
Preschools Significantly Reduce Achievement Gap Between Rich and Poor, New Twin Study Shows
Parents always want the best education possible for their child, and new research from The University of Texas at Austin shows preschool enrollment is one of the best ways to ensure that disadvantaged kids start down the right academic path early on.
