Considering the Consequences: The Development of Childhood Decision-Making

Jan 27, 2011 by Bill Jenkins, Ph.D.
How do children approach the sometimes daunting task of making good decisions in school and in life?  How can we as educators help?

Ok, so you made a mistake. But look what you learned!

Jan 26, 2011 by Sherrelle Walker, M.A.
Making mistakes is an important part of learning.  How can we create a classroom culture that encourages students to view mistakes as learning opportunities?

Intensive Intervention Tier 3: What leads to the need?

Jan 20, 2011 by Terri Zezula
Is it really a learning disability or just trouble reading?  Bring struggling readers back into the mainstream and free up tier 3 interventions for students who truly need them.

Unlocking the Potential of English Language Learners

Jan 18, 2011 by Peter Carabi
Shanghai’s novel ELL program by BrainMaps uses Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant products to rapidly foster English proficiency.

Introducing SciLEARN™ Enterprise!

Jan 13, 2011 by Joan Ferguson
SciLEARN™ Enterprise gives districts a web-based option for running the Fast ForWord software.  Easy to use, up to 3,000 students per installation, daily tasks from any district computer with internet.

Why Do Boys Fail?

Jan 11, 2011 by Bill Jenkins, Ph.D.
Why indeed.  Looking at the issue of gender in education should inspire us to improve teaching and our educational systems for all students.

5 Insights from our Recent Brain Fitness Webinars

Jan 6, 2011 by Carrie Gajowski, MA
Five memorable insights from our 2010 Brain Fitness Webinars series, addressing  the brain, reading, and student learning in today’s world.

HABLA Program Helps Disadvantaged Early Learners Lay Foundations for Success

Jan 4, 2011 by Bill Jenkins, Ph.D.
The HABLA program which stands for “Home-based Activities Building Language Acquisition” shows promising results for disadvantaged early learners by supporting parents in helping their children build school readiness skills.