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…


Educating Toward the Shift

Old structures of educating are quickly becoming archaic. With fast moving technology and constantly shifting data, these days it is hard for adults let alone children. Years ago, many of us remember sitting in a classroom trying to keep up with the notes the teacher was scribbling on the…