10 Facts About How Poverty Impacts Education
Jan 26, 2016
Is poverty US education's largest problem? 
For Poverty Awareness Month, we've compiled 10 surprising facts about how poverty affects academic success and what can be done to counteract its effects.
5 Myths About Dyslexia
Oct 20, 2015What are 5 common myths surrounding dyslexia?
Dr. Martha Burns uses recent research to debunk some of the commonly held myths about this misunderstood learning disorder.
13 Questions About The Build English Fast Solution
Sep 15, 2015As you return to school this fall, do you have an increasing number of English language learners (ELL) in your class, school or district?
During our recent webinar, "Build the ELL Brain", Dr. Martha Burns discusses how the ELL brain develops and what interventions can help with English language development. Take a look at the questions that Dr. Burns fielded at the end of the webinar and see if you can pinpoint students that you can help this year!
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?
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!
Alternatives to Medication in the Treatment of ADD
Mar 24, 2015
Attentional problems in students have increased over the last few years and these problems can create significant learning challenges for students. What are some alternatives to medication in treating ADD and other attentional problems?
The Case Against Timed Readings
Mar 3, 2015
What is automaticity in reading and why is it important? Is reading quickly a sign of reading fluency and comprehension? Dr. Timothy Rasinski explains the importance of automaticity and speed in reading fluency and comprehension.
How Learning A New Language Actually Rewires the Brain
Feb 17, 2015
How can learning a new language rewire the brain? Take a look at the latest research into how the brain responds when learning a new language and how this has the potential to impact lifelong learning and cognitive control.
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