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Andrew Watson About Andrew Watson

Andrew began his classroom life as a high-school English teacher in 1988, and has been working in or near schools ever since. In 2008, Andrew began exploring the practical application of psychology and neuroscience in his classroom. In 2011, he earned his M. Ed. from the “Mind, Brain, Education” program at Harvard University. As President of “Translate the Brain,” Andrew now works with teachers, students, administrators, and parents to make learning easier and teaching more effective. He has presented at schools and workshops across the country; he also serves as an adviser to several organizations, including “The People’s Science.” Andrew is the author of "Learning Begins: The Science of Working Memory and Attention for the Classroom Teacher."

A Skeptic Meditates
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

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Scott Barry Kaufman meditates — rebelliously — for eight weeks, and learns a lot about himself, mindfulness, anxiety, and creativity…

(One of his provocative conclusions: “Mindfulness is not the opposite of mind-wandering…”)

“Neuro-Prediction”
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Andrew Watson

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The invaluable Neuroskeptic debunks yet another example of neuro-prediction.

Let the brain science consumer beware…