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July 2015 | Written by\u00a0Susan Headden and Sarah McKay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMotivation Matters: How New Research Can Help Teachers Boost Student Engagement\u201d aims to help educators and policymakers understand the complex topic of student motivation. Authors Susan Headden and Sarah McKay define key terms, discuss new research findings, and examine promising classroom strategies for improving students\u2019 engagement in learning. The report is organized according to three major factors that contribute to student motivation: rewards and value, academic mindsets, and school-based relationships. It also explores the structural supports\u2014measurement systems, teacher training, and the translation of research into practice\u2014necessary for the scaling and long-term success of this work.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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