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Monthly Archives: October 2017
The Pro-Homework Argument
The Effortful Educator, an 11th and 12th grade psychology teacher, outlines the research-based case…
Bright Screens and Sleep
Here’s a handy review of the effects that bright computer and tablet screens have on…
Technology in Schools: Beyond Anecdotes…
Because technology is everywhere, anecdotes about technology abound. Almost everyone in your school has opinions…
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MEDIA ADVISORY October 23, 2017 Contact: Kristin Dunay (781)-449-4010 x 104 [email protected] MERGING MINDS &…
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Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion by Paul Bloom
“Empathy can motivate kindness to individuals that makes the world better.” Paul Bloom, the Brooks…
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Hands-on and Hands-off Learning
When we walk into a classroom, especially an early learning or elementary school one, manipulatives…
Consider the Squirrel…
If you have a chance, I highly recommend reading The Distracted Mind — especially if you’ll be…
Action Video Games Harm the Hippocampus, Right?
Here’s a headline to get your attention: Action video games decrease gray matter, study finds….