Deans for Impact

Today, we’re thrilled to release The Science of Learning, Second Edition!

Teaching is changing fast. As AI, new technologies, shifting staffing models, and evolving curriculum are reshaping what it means to prepare educators for today’s classrooms, one thing remains constant: how learning happens.

distills decades of cognitive science research about how students learn, and explores how attention, memory, practice, and motivation work together to build lasting knowledge. The second edition builds on the original 2015 edition with:

- Updated research from the last 10 years
- Potential pitfalls teachers should be aware of
- Guidance on supporting students to self-regulate their learning

Grounding teaching in the science of learning ensures that every educator enters the classroom with the knowledge, skills, and judgment to foster deep and durable learning experiences as they navigate change, including changes we cannot yet predict.

Download the report here: https://www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-resources/the-science-of-learning

Read the announcement: https://www.deansforimpact.org/about/news-and-blog/2026/05/19/deans-for-impact-releases-new-edition-of-the-science-of-learning

We’re excited to kick off on June 1!

This year, we are partnering with the AACTE American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education and the National Center for Teacher Residencies to bring teacher-preparation leaders to Capitol Hill to champion instructionally-focused, practice-based, and accessible pathways into teaching.

For leaders, this is a powerful opportunity to elevate your perspective, engage directly with policymakers, connect with peers, and advocate for a stronger, more sustainable educator workforce.

Register by May 29. We hope to see you there!

https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=861884