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Technology

Insights into the impact of technology on children’s learning and development in and out of school
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Should young people be banned from using smartphones? 

Kathryn Bates / 1 July 2025
Teens are standing next to each other while looking at their phones.
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Can voice AI support children’s literacy?

Libby Hills and Owen Henkel / 17 June 2025
Podcast Learning & Education Reading and writing Education technology
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The economist improving education policy with evidence 

Annie Brookman-Byrne / 12 June 2025
Interview Learning & Education Education policy Covid-19
A child sits on a math-themed pillow while a teacher hands some to another child.

School leadership in emergencies 

Nina Alonso / 10 June 2025
Podcast Learning & Education Learning environments Education systems
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Connecting AI to educational goals

Helena Pozniak / 20 May 2025
Interview Technology Learning & Education Education technology 21st century skills
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The developmental scientist exploring how children learn from robots

Annie Brookman-Byrne / 15 May 2025
Interview Technology Learning & Education Education technology
An adult and a robot help a child learn.

Using AI to hone self-regulation (not outsource it)

Libby Hills and Owen Henkel / 6 May 2025
Podcast Learning & Education Education technology 21st century skills
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Gaming as a family

Helena Pozniak / 23 April 2025
Article Development Parenting and childcare Education technology
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How disruptive will AI be for education?

Libby Hills and Owen Henkel / 22 April 2025
Podcast Technology Learning & Education Education technology
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The psychologist improving education with AI

Annie Brookman-Byrne / 14 April 2025
Interview Technology Development Education technology
A teacher engages with students while AI marks their work.

Why context is important for educational AI tools

Libby Hills and Owen Henkel / 26 March 2025
Podcast Technology Education technology
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Where does AI add value in education?

Libby Hills and Owen Henkel / 17 March 2025
Podcast Technology Learning & Education Education technology
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Can personalized learning increase educational equity?

Annie Brookman-Byrne / 6 March 2025
Interview Learning & Education Individual differences Diversity
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How to create joyful connections with children

Andrea Paula Goldin, Michelle Dinneen-White, Benjamin Herold / 30 June 2025
Article Development Play Parenting and childcare
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The developmental scientist exploring what helps children learn language

Annie Brookman-Byrne / 29 May 2025
Interview Development Language Diversity
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The power of playing with your child

Amanda Ruggeri / 7 May 2025
Article Development Play Equity
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Are we bridging the gap from brain scan to lesson plan? 

Michael S. C. Thomas / 5 June 2025
Opinion Learning & Education Development Education systems Education policy
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Empowering futures through foundational learning 

Aisha Schnellmann / 22 May 2025
Interview Learning & Education Education systems Covid-19
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A child-centered approach to education

Aisha Schnellmann / 12 May 2025
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Two young girls learn together.
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The developmental scientist showing how culture influences children

Annie Brookman-Byrne / 26 June 2025
Interview Development Diversity
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The economist improving education policy with evidence 

Annie Brookman-Byrne / 12 June 2025
Interview Learning & Education Education policy Covid-19
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How metacognition can bridge the attainment gap

Melissa Hogenboom / 3 June 2025
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