Broward County, FL: “Fast ForWord has made me a more confident learner.”
Aug 10, 2010Musical Training and Cognitive Abilities
Aug 5, 2010The debate over musical training and its benefits for the development of early cognitive abilities have raged now for almost two decades. Can classical music transform children into smarter, more effective learners?
What Every Parent Should Know About Their Baby’s Developing Brain (Part 1)
Aug 4, 2010Video Interview from Brain Summit in Seoul 2010
Jul 30, 2010I gave two lectures at the "Brain Summit in Seoul 2010" that focused on brain based approaches for learning English. This interview was conducted by the local Seoul newspaper and posted to their web site as part of their coverage of the Brain Summit.
Video Games: A New Perspective on Learning Content and Skills
Jul 22, 2010Fast 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.
The Results of Fast ForWord Use at the Westfield Washington Schools in Indiana
Jul 13, 2010MAP results for 98 middle school students who used Fast ForWord products in Westfield, IN, showed, on average, statistically significant gains in their language arts, math, and reading skills.
The Imperative of Cultivating Healthy Adolescent Sleep Habits
Jul 8, 2010Teaching 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.