10 Facts About How Poverty Impacts Education
Jan 26, 2016
Is poverty US education's largest problem? 
For Poverty Awareness Month, we've compiled 10 surprising facts about how poverty affects academic success and what can be done to counteract its effects.
How Do ADD, Dyslexia, and Auditory Processing Disorder Overlap?
Dec 15, 2015Teachers 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.
Executive Function - The Foundation for School Readiness
Sep 29, 2015What is executive function? What skills does it include?
Learn more from Grace Wardhana, our guest blog author, as she explains executive function skills and why they are important in your younger learners. She also describes some interventions that you can use with your learners to help them build these critical skills.
13 Questions About The Build English Fast Solution
Sep 15, 2015As 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!
Path Out of Poverty? Education Plus Neuroscience
Jul 14, 2015Research has indicated children who are raised in poverty are at a possible disadvantage for academic success. How can this cycle be broken? 
Read more from Dr. Martha Burns on how poverty can affect cognitive functions and what solutions are available to help mitigate its long term effects.
Parent Checklist: Is My Child At-Risk for Learning Issues?
Jun 2, 2015
Is your child at-risk for academic or learning issues? Take a look at this checklist to see if your child struggles in any of these areas. Summer is the ideal time to help your child get ahead in these areas before next school year!
Alternatives to Medication in the Treatment of ADD
Mar 24, 2015
Attentional problems in students have increased over the last few years and these problems can create significant learning challenges for students. What are some alternatives to medication in treating ADD and other attentional problems?
Dyslexia Legislation is on the Rise. But Why?
Oct 23, 2014
In the past few years, more than a dozen states have passed or proposed new laws to raise awareness about dyslexia through increased screening, intervention programs, and teacher training. What’s behind the surge in legislation?
Meet the 1st Queen of Literacy, Dr. Linda Nash!
Oct 21, 2014
Dr. Linda Nash, Supervisor of Federal Programs/Grants in Cookeville, TN, has been crowned our first Queen of Literacy. She received 24% of all the votes cast (5,472!) and has won an all-expense paid trip to our National Circle of Learning Conference (virtual registration now open)! I caught up with Dr. Nash by phone to learn more about her life as an educator.
10 Questions to Ask Your Child’s Teacher This Year (Don’t Forget Cognitive Skills!)
Sep 2, 2014
It’s back to school…again! Your child is getting to know a new teacher and facing a host of new expectations. How can you be sure that you are prepared to help your child get the most from this school year? Getting the answers to these questions can help.
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