Better Teaching Through Neuroscience
Are you back in the classroom this fall? It's a great time to rethink your teaching approach. There are some powerful insights emerging from brain science that will help you connect better with your students. Let's start with communication. Reciting long lists of vocabulary words without personal…
Poverty and Literacy
Unfortunately, not all students grow up in literature-rich environments. In a recent study of language in varying socioeconomic settings researchers found that: The average welfare child heard 616 words per hour. The working-class child, 1251 words per hour. The professional child…
How to Stop Bullies
The statistics about bullying are disturbing.14% of U.S. school children are considered bullies, according to one study. Another 18% are victims of these bullies. Much of the taunting goes unnoticed, especially among girls. But many children go to school each day, terrified of the…
The Power of Synergy
Recent research shows that every child has a unique way of learning. It's no longer a one-size-fits-all world. Thanks to technology, lesson plans can now be personalized and address all of the different types of learners. Only then can you unleash the power of synergy in your classroom. As we…
Friendly Universe
"Start by doing what's necessary; then, do what's possible; and suddenly, you're doing the impossible." - St. Francis of Assisi. Watch this video to get an overview into the Friendly Universe, the Synergy Pals, and what this whole program is about. The most important question... "Is it a friendly…