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Attention: The Hidden Driver of Academic Success

ATTENTION: THE HIDDEN DRIVER OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS What New Research Says About Sustained Focus and Achievement Excellent Educator, 3(12), 11-12, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND Educational discussions often focus on curriculum, teaching methods, and assessment practices. However, a large-scale study involving more than 700 students aged 9–14 years suggests that one often-overlooked factor may significantly influence […]

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Can Attention Be Taught?

CAN ATTENTION BE TAUGHT? What New Research Says About Cognitive Control and Self-Regulated Learning Excellent Educator, 3(12), 9-10, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND Attention is often viewed as a personal trait—something students either possess or lack. However, recent research suggests that attention can be strengthened through carefully designed learning strategies. Researchers divided children into two groups.

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When Do Students Pay Attention?

WHEN DO STUDENTS PAY ATTENTION? What New Research Says About Classroom Activities and Engagement Excellent Educator, 3(12), 7-8, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND Teachers often ask a simple but important question: When are students truly paying attention? Traditionally, attention has been measured through observation, participation, or student self-reports. However, these approaches may not fully capture what

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Are Too Many Digital Tools Hurting Learning?

ARE TOO MANY DIGITAL TOOLS HURTING LEARNING? What New Research Says About Technology Platforms and Cognitive Overload Excellent Educator, 3(12), 5-6, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND Digital technologies have transformed education by expanding access to information, enabling flexible learning, and supporting collaboration. Yet researchers are increasingly questioning whether the growing number of educational platforms may unintentionally

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When Learning Competes with Dopamine

WHEN LEARNING COMPETES WITH DOPAMINE What New Research Says About Smartphones, Reward Systems and Attention Excellent Educator, 3(12), 3-4, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND Educators have always competed for students’ attention, but modern classrooms face a challenge unlike any before. A recent analysis argues that smartphones and digital platforms have transformed attention into a commodity, with

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The Attention Crisis Has Arrived

THE ATTENTION CRISIS HAS ARRIVED What New Research Says About Focus, Distraction and Student Learning Excellent Educator, 3(12), 1-2, 2026 WHAT RESEARCH FOUND A growing body of evidence suggests that higher education is facing a significant attention crisis. Researchers studying Swiss university students found that the rapid expansion of digital technologies, social media platforms, and

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