November 2025

John Hattie's research reveals the influences that have an impact on learning.  Dr. Michael Hebert has said that an effect size of .20 has him dancing in the streets, an effect size of .40 has him dancing on the Empire State Building, and an effect size of .70 or higher has him dancing on the moon.  To see the listing of the most impactful influences to the least impactful, click above.  To see a listing by categories click HERE.

With an effect size of 1.57, the power of collective efficacy can have an enormous impact on student outcomes.  Read more about it by clicking above.  

Listen to Angela Duckworth, author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, explain deliberate practice which has the huge effect size of .79.  How can you incorporate this into your classroom?   

The International Dyslexia Association recently revealed their new definition for dyslexia.  Click above to read the definition and explanation given.  

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Beth Carstens

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