Blog posts for Brain Research

When students understand the limitless potential of their brains, anything is possible!  But what if you're using new information in the wrong ways? Read more to see if you're on the right track, and plan some time next week to talk with your students about the brain's fascinating ability to change for the better. 

Teachers may perceive learners with any of these struggles as not trying, not paying attention, or being disruptive. In fact, what’s happening is that they try to pay attention but can’t follow what’s being said. Here, we summarize Dr. Martha Burns' presentation on the latest research on ADD, dyslexia and auditory processing disorder, and how they overlap in surprising ways. 

What are 5 common myths surrounding dyslexia?  Dr. Martha Burns uses recent research to debunk some of the commonly held myths about this misunderstood learning disorder. 

As you return to school this fall, do you have an increasing number of English language learners (ELL) in your class, school or district?  During our recent webinar, "Build the ELL Brain", Dr. Martha Burns discusses how the ELL brain develops and what interventions can help with English language development.  Take a look at the questions that Dr. Burns fielded at the end of the webinar and see if you can pinpoint students that you can help this year!