5 Insights from our Recent Brain Fitness Webinars
Jan 6, 2011
Five memorable insights from our 2010 Brain Fitness Webinars series, addressing the brain, reading, and student learning in today’s world.
Our Lives Change, Too: From Fast ForWord® Skeptic to Believer
Dec 21, 2010
After Special Ed. diagnostician Cory Armes saw students achieve dramatic results with Fast ForWord software, she went from skeptic to believer and left her teaching job to work for the company that makes the product.
Beating Bullying for Better Learning
Dec 16, 2010
Beating bullying and keeping our schools safe for all students can dramatically impact the lives and quality of education for students.
What Makes Superman So Great? Closing the Achievement Gap
Dec 14, 2010
Reducing the achievement gap at St. Mary Parish Public Schools was a natural result of district-wide success with Fast ForWord® and Reading Assistant™ products
Dr. Donald Aguillard: Improving Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP) Scores in St. Mary Parish Schools
Dec 9, 2010
Under the leadership of Superintendent Donald Aguillard, PhD, LEAP test scores improved in St Mary Parish Schools with the use of the Fast ForWord products from 2006 - 2010.
Where is Superman?
Dec 7, 2010After just weeks of working on Fast ForWord products, high school student Kenny Hilliard is finally reading on grade level and headed for Louisiana State University on a football scholarship. Why continue waiting for Superman when you can get results like these now?
A Sluggish Economy’s Drag on a Generation’s Ability to Perform and Achieve
Dec 2, 2010
The effects of the challenged economy could negatively affect young children’s ability to achieve for years to come.
Brain Plasticity: A New Frontier For Education and Learning
Nov 11, 2010In the book, The Brain That Changes Itself, Dr. Norman Doidge reveals a fascinating look at the brain and how it can re-wire itself through the lifespan by the concept of Brain Plasticity.
Listen: Don’t Ignore the Benefits of Music on the Brain
Nov 4, 2010
Music training has been shown to improve cognitive skills, auditory skills, and pattern recognition and thus has the potential to impact student achievement. The benefits of music in schools should be carefully weighed as we evaluate its place in the school day.
Data Driven Decisions: A GPS Approach
Nov 2, 2010
Assessments can help school districts and schools make data driven decisions to determine the best course for their students, just as GPS allows people to find their way in the world.
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