Pooja K. Agarwal PhD

08/24/2026

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Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning

08/20/2026

Are you and your students tired of cramming information, only to forget it later? There's a better way: brain dumps, the secret to long-lasting learning.

With the end of the semester within sight, we feature a small strategy that makes a big impact on student learning – based on decades of cognitive science research . In scientific lingo, we call it "free recall."

08/18/2026

I had an amazing visit with Goshen Community Schools in Indiana last week. A brain dump followed by pair and share (don't skip the think step!), and a breakout session with district leaders. Selfies with the assistant superintendents and me in a two-seater plane above the Goshen stadium (last photo).

If you're interested in customized in-person or virtual professional development with me, go to retrievalpractice.org/about for more information.

08/13/2026

Want to unlock your students' full potential? It starts with daily habits in the classroom. Discover simple yet powerful strategies to help your students learn more, retain better, and succeed beyond the test.

Here are 3 learning habits to establish in your classroom ASAP and tons of retrieval practice activities you should incorporate right now. Don’t wait until later in the semester — students already have a lot to remember and retrieve.

08/06/2026

Professional development needs to be rewarding and memorable. Learn how to create your own long-lasting PD and find out more about my virtual and in-person workshops.

Here are five free resources to create your own professional development – created by cognitive scientists, all free, here to make your life easier.

07/30/2026

NEW: Here are my thoughts on genAI and teaching at the moment. I don't judge others; I'm just personally tired of it. (If you're a newsletter subscriber and didn't receive this via email, please let me know!)

GenAI tools in education have been gaining momentum for years, but I’ve written about AI only once so far. Why? Because frankly, I’m tired of thinking about it. Here’s my current approach to genAI in my classroom, and my two recommendations for what to do if you’re tired, too.

07/30/2026

Going to a conference soon? Watch out for these two red flags: outdated citations and neuromyths. Don't fall for it!

There are two red flags I always watch out for at conferences, and you should, too: Outdated citations and neuromyths . Replace cringeworthy citations with my list of recent research and get tips on how to spot neuromyths from cognitive scientist Dr. Roberta Ekuni .

07/27/2026

My new sticker collection

07/23/2026

Here are five reading challenges to learn about the science of learning. Read a book, a free download, recommended research articles, or all 100+ resources on my website!

Nerd alert: Here are our five reading challenges to learn about the science of learning. Read a book, a free download, recommended research articles, or all 100+ resources at retrievalpractice.org!

07/20/2026

Did you know that there's a National Museum of Psychology in Ohio?

I had such a blast exploring all their artifacts, including a replica of the Milgram shock box, the original Bobo Doll, and the original Skinner box. I literally spent all day there.

Support their important work: become a member at uakron.edu/chp/ (only $25 for students!)