Fast ForWord Review: Nevada Department of Education
Jul 21, 2010A Nevada DOE report on SB185 concludes that Fast ForWord products increased student reading achievement by an average of 22.2 percentage points, the largest average impact of all programs reviewed.
Teaching Children to Read
Jul 6, 2010Teachers today are fortunate to have access to a wealth of scientifically based research into what works when teaching children to read. Learn what works for different age groups.
Promoting Brain Fitness in the Classroom - Science of Success Micro Grants
Jul 1, 2010School Improvement Grant - Intervention for Failing Schools
Jun 29, 2010“What is the School Improvement Grant? How much money is available? Who is eligible to apply?” Find out what you need to know.
Can Scientific Learning Programs Improve School Test Scores?
Jun 2, 2010Can Fast ForWord® and Reading Assistant™ products improve school test scores? Do they help students learn and succeed? Are they evidence-based?
The Technological Lives of Today’s Students
Apr 16, 2010Today, students’ lives are steeped with technology in all its shapes and sizes and forms. If we wish to understand our, we must not only understand that mindset, but embrace it.
Apply for the “Science of Success” Classroom Microgrant for Teachers!
Apr 13, 2010How would you use brain research findings to create the best learning experiences for kids? Enter your project idea for a chance to win $200 and a Flip Video camera or iPod nano®.
Do Teachers Give Students Math Anxiety?
Mar 23, 2010As educators, we are accustomed to seeing our students get anxious on occasion—it’s a normal, healthy reaction to being asked to perform. It gives students that jolt of adrenaline that drives them forward. Some take a breath and work through the feelings, and some need a bit more coaching. Some experience tears, but with a bit of one-on-one help and caring, they can experience great success and learn how to overcome their perceived limits. What about when that anxiety becomes a debilitating impediment to success, such as with true math anxiety?
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