3 Reasons Why Neuroscience Should Be Important to Title 1 Educators
Oct 1, 2019
Teachers and school administrators, especially at Title 1 schools, who want to make the most out of their funding should consider what neuroscience research can contribute to their programs. But what does neuroscience have to do with Title 1? Below are the top 3 reasons why neuroscience should be part of the Title 1 conversation, along with corresponding action items for educators.
4 Little-Known Facts about Poverty and the Brain (And What Educators Can Do about Them)
Sep 18, 2019
Many educators at Title 1 schools are increasingly implementing brain-based teaching and learning. What do Title 1 educators need to know about the impact of poverty on the brain? More importantly, how should school leaders apply brain-based learning to teaching? Keep reading to learn 4 little-known facts about poverty and the brain, plus 3 specific strategies educators can use in their Title 1 schools.
"My Life Is Forever Changed"
Aug 15, 2019
We love when this happens. The other week, we received a lovely email from a Fast ForWord alum. A young woman named Rachel Weishar told us, "I know my life has been forever changed by this wonderful company." Read her full letter below!
Building a Foundation for School Readiness for Low-Income Children
Jan 17, 2019
School readiness skills begin in early childhood. When parents work extra hours or come home too tired to read or play, children may not receive enough attention to develop the cognitive skills needed for school success.
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.
New Research Shows How to Minimize Side Effects of Chemo
Aug 4, 2015What effects does chemotherapy have on learning, memory and attention? Childhood cancer cure rates are higher than ever but what impact does chemotherapy have on student achievement? 
Find out more about how you can help children who have undergone chemotherapy treatments and are struggling in school.
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!
Can Auditory Training in Babies Impact Speech and Language Development?
May 12, 2015
New research indicates that babies' brains can be trained to discriminate sounds, which are the building blocks of language. Could this lead to better cognitive and language skills later on in life?
When Test Scores Go Up, Do Cognitive Skills Increase?
Dec 2, 2014
The amount of attention schools devote to improving standardized test scores is controversial. A new study by John Gabrieli at MIT is shedding some light on what’s not being measured. The results are food for thought.
Pages
