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.
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.
What Weak Cognitive Skills Look Like in the Classroom
Mar 21, 2017
The idea that cognitive skills can be improved — and that IQ is not fixed — is a relatively new concept in education. Here’s a breakdown of the four main cognitive skills you’ll see in students, and how to improve them.
How to Improve Auditory Processing Speed Using Fast ForWord
Jun 28, 2016
In this post, a veteran Fast ForWord provider explains how the exercises in Fast ForWord work to improve auditory processing speed -- plus, she offers advice on what to do when your child, student or client begins to struggle on the most challenging exercises: Sky Gym and Jumper Gym. If you have experience with successful strategies too, share in the comments!
10 Tips for a Great Parent-Teacher Connection This Year
Sep 1, 2015Are you about to meet your child's teacher for the first time?
Do you have a Parent-Teacher conference coming up? Here is a checklist of tips to help you stay in communication with your child's teacher for the upcoming school year. Use these ideas to get the year started on a good foot.
Brain Science and Reading Instruction
Aug 14, 2015What are the major advances in effective reading instruction?
How can we use our understanding of how the brain works to help us conceptualize, implement, and monitor reading instruction?
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.
Inside the Brain of a Struggling Reader [Infographic]
Sep 16, 2014
When a child struggles to read, we look to factors such as socioeconomic status or access to books. But brain differences are also part of the equation and should not be overlooked.
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.
Dyslexia – How Far We’ve Come!
Aug 5, 2014
We’ve come a long way in understanding dyslexia since the term was first used more than 40 years ago. Find out what the latest research says about the dyslexic brain and learn about neuroscience-based interventions that are proven to help.
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