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Lauren O'Neil
Lauren Vega O'Neil, M.Ed, is a Cognitive Neuroscience doctoral student in the Brain Development Lab at the University of Oregon. She is a former teacher with experience in General Education for 10 years teaching in grades 1 - 8. She has taught mainstream classes in California and Oregon, as well as English Language Learners in California, Costa Rica and Chile. Her research interests include neuroplasticity, language development, and intervention implications on academic achievement. Lauren received her Bachelor's degree in Biology from Saint Mary's College, her Master's of Education and ESL certificate from the University of Notre Dame, and a Neuroeducator certificate from the University of Portland.
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In World Class Learners, Dr. Yong Zhao stresses the dire need of today’s schools to branch out from the required curriculum of core standards to introduce the entrepreneurial skills needed to succeed in the modern world. He explains that the
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Boosting Executive Skills in the Classroom: A Practical Guide for Educators by Joyce Cooper-Kahn and Margaret Foster
All teachers must deal with students who are unable to get organized, meet due dates, and plan ahead. Boosting Executive Skills in the Classroom: A Practical Guide for Educators is a concise, explicable guide that provides the necessary background and
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The Brain and Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
Daniel Goleman is an expert in the area of Emotional Intelligence (EI). His book is ideal for educators trying to understand the emotional system of students as well as their own. Goleman uncovers the defining characteristics of EI, which separate
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The Learning Brain by Torkel Klingberg
The Learning Brain, Memory and Brain Development in Children by Torkel Klingberg is a great introduction to neuroscience for any teacher interested in the working capacity and memory of her students. Just as teachers learn from their students when problems
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Make Your Brain Smarter: Increase Your Brain’s Creativity, Energy and Focus by Sandra Bond Chapman with Shelly Kirkland
Dr. Chapman establishes the critical concept of Brain Power by first and foremost defying the common misconception that intelligence is inherent and cannot be changed over one’s lifespan. She explains that predetermined intelligence is an antiquated concept that does not
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inGenius: A Crash Course on Creativity by Tina Seelig
What is the mysterious talent that creative people possess? Tina Seelig answers this question in inGenius: A Crash Course on Creativity. To some, creativity is an elusive characteristic that is difficult to acquire. But Seelig defines creativity as an innate
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Why Don’t Students Like School? by Daniel Willingham
In Why Don’t Students Like School? Daniel T. Willingham bridges the gap between isolated, laboratory research and busy, chaotic classrooms. He takes a systematic and sympathetic approach to addressing educators’ concerns about
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