3 Fun Brain Activities for Kids
Mar 17, 2011
Brain activities are a great way to get kids interested in learning. Read today’s post for fun brain activities that are sure to engage and enlighten kids about the brain.
How Learning to Read Improves Brain Function
Mar 16, 2011
Does learning to read improve overall brain function? Read about current brain research and discover how learning to read can improve student performance in other subject areas.
Our Changing Education Landscape: Cutting-edge Research and Strategies for Today’s Educators
Mar 15, 2011
Our education landscape is changing, but where is it headed? Learn about current education challenges, and how to improve teaching and student learning.
4 Ways to Celebrate Brain Awareness Week 2011
Mar 14, 2011
Brain Awareness Week 2011 is here, and it’s the perfect opportunity to learn more about the brain and how the brain learns! Here are 4 great ways to celebrate Brain Awareness Week both in the classroom and out.
Why Time Matters in Learning
Mar 10, 2011
How important are timing and time in learning?
Find out about current research on “the temporal dynamics of learning” and how that research may soon help educators create optimal learning environments for students.
Goodnight Room: Story Strategies for Building the Best Bedtimes
Mar 8, 2011
Parents often struggle with setting a routine bedtime schedule for children. Read today’s post for tips about how to create a routine sleep schedule, and enjoy your newfound “you” time.
Truth in Numbers: School Achieves Statistically Significant Improvements on TAKS
Mar 3, 2011Students made significant reading proficiency gains after implementing Reading Assistant software, suggesting that guided oral reading practice with Reading Assistant had a dramatic impact on reading achievement.
Teaching Creativity in the Classroom
Mar 1, 2011
Teaching creativity in the classroom is a great way for educators to help students break out of established patterns on thinking. Find out how teaching creativity can help students become more effective learners.
Join Dr. Martha Burns and Sherrelle Walker for a Virtual Brain Fitness Seminar
Feb 24, 2011
Virtual Brain Fitness Seminars are online sessions focused on helping schools close the achievement gap. Join Dr. Martha Burns and Sherrelle Walker for a complimentary session!
Indispensible Automaticity: How Reading Frees the Mind to Learn
Feb 22, 2011Automaticity in reading is the ability read without consciously thinking about it. Find out why automaticity is the foundation for student learning success.
