2026 GOCSD Innovation Summit

Students often spend hours listening and reviewing curricular content, yet 70% of new information is forgotten within 24 hours. This isn't a lack of effort; it's a lack of retrieval. This session empowers 7-12 educators to move students from "looking over" material to "pulling it out," making learning stick for good. Groundbreaking research by Roediger & Karpicke (2006) reveals that retrieval practice produces significantly higher long-term retention than repetitive reading, regardless of student ability. Based on this research and the research of others, we offer a toolkit of “Power Ups” —quick, evidence-based habits that turn every lesson into a lasting memory.