Rebecca Rolland Ed.D.

About

Rebecca Rolland is a lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and serves on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. She is also an oral and written language specialist in the Neurology Department of Boston Children's Hospital and advises the World Bank on curriculum development and workplace learning. As a nationally certified speech-language pathologist, she has worked clinically with populations ranging from early childhood through high school and has provided teacher professional development. She has an Ed.D. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, an M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from the MGH Institute of Health Professions, an M.A. in English from Boston University, and a B.A. in English from Yale.

Books by Rebecca Rolland Ed.D.

Recent Posts

When We Use Screens to Reward Kids, They Use Screens More

A new study shows that using screens as a reward may backfire for tweens and teens.

To Revive Education, Teach the Unknown

In a post-pandemic world, we need deep shifts in education—starting with how we talk with kids.

Screen Time Isn't Bad for Kids, if It's Shared With Parents

All screen time isn't equal—and new research finds that when families watch screens together, kids show stronger literacy skills.

Talk for Resilience: Lessons From Ukrainian Schools

Learning from Ukrainian schools can help parents and teachers raise more resilient and empathetic kids.

Why Automated Talk Doesn't Scare Us, And Why It Should

When technology talks for us, how do we—and our children—change? Are we allowing automated talk to go too far?

The Surprising Thing Kids Need to Become Strong Readers

It's clearer than ever that kids need decoding skills to read well. But if books are to be meaningful to them, they also need great conversations.

New Research Shows Why Kids Need Play for Mental Health

Are you interested in helping a generation of stressed-out, anxious kids? Play is a critical way in.

The Simple Key to Strengthening Your Bond with Children

Do you want a deeper relationship with the kids in your life? Try this simple technique a few times a day.

How to Listen Actively Even When You're Tired

Have the children in your life ever complained, "That's not what I meant?" This three-part process helps kids feel seen and heard.

4 Ways to Harness Your Focus and Creativity

Are you or your kids feeling unfocused, uncreative, or distracted? A few key changes can help.