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Attack of the Teenage Brain!: Understanding and Supporting the Weird and Wonderful Adolescent Learner by John Medina
Rebecca Gotlieb
Rebecca Gotlieb

John Medina, developmental molecular biologist and New York Times best-selling...

Nope: Brain Training Doesn’t Work, Volume 262…
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

A recent study reveal -- AGAIN --that "brain training" doesn't...

Fresh News on your Laptop Ban
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

In a college lecture course, divided attention caused by technology...

Helping Today’s Students Have More Open Minds
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

People who demonstrate "intellectual humility" are quicker to admit that...

Do Stress, Age, or Stereotypes Harm Your Working Memory?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

We write a lot about working memory here on the...

Why Do Piano Lessons Improve Language Skills?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Why do music lessons help with language skills? A recent...

Problems in Science Communication, Part II: Too Little Skepticism
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

I spoke at this month's Signs Summit in Chicago about problems...

Can a Quick Bicycle Ride Help You Learn Better?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Can exercise improve memory? That fascinating question has inspired a...

Your Brain Headlines of the Week
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Every week generates lots of interesting research in brain-world. These...

Reach for Greatness: Personalizable Education for All Children by Yong Zhao
Rebecca Gotlieb
Rebecca Gotlieb

Yong Zhao, University of Kansas Professor of education, has published...

Problems in Science Communication, Part I: Too Much Skepticism
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

When teachers question guidance offered by outside research experts, we...

Don’t Miss This Handy Compilation of Research Summaries
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Over at Teacherhead, Tom Sherrington has gathered more than a...

Preschool for Parents: Surprising Long-Term Benefits
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Head Start programs prepare young children -- especially those from...

You Are a Learning Style of One
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Many educational fads ask teachers to sort our students into...

Do Expert Teachers See More Meaningful Classrooms?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Why do chess experts win more chess matches than novices?...

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