Considering the Consequences: The Development of Childhood Decision-Making
Jan 27, 2011
How do children approach the sometimes daunting task of making good decisions in school and in life? How can we as educators help?
Learning Difficulties in Children
Dec 28, 2010Children with learning difficulties may experience years of frustration and loneliness before they find a positive path forward. Here are some ways you can help.
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.
Adolescence: What’s the Brain Got to Do with It?
Sep 21, 2010
Dr. Sherry Francis provides a glimpse into the world of the adolescent brain and explains what is happening for the typical teenager during these critical years.
Video Games: A New Perspective on Learning Content and Skills
Jul 22, 2010
Today’s digital native students want the interactivity that they experience outside of school—and that includes playing video games for learning. But can they really game their way to new skills?
What is Number Sense and How Does it Relate to Math Skills?
Apr 20, 2010
People have an instinctive ability to nonverbally represent numbers, called “number sense,” and we use it in every day decision making such as choosing the shorter checkout line at the store.
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