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Can Our Evolutionary Past Help Shape Our Classrooms’ Future?

Humans are genetically adapted for learning. The transmission of information, skills, culture, and knowledge from…



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Ostracism Hurts: Why being ignored can be just as painful...

Stories of bullying and harassment in schools have become all too familiar. But there is…



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Why Your Learning Style Isn’t Helping You Learn

I have a confession to make: I was an avid “visual learner” all through grade…



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“Explain Yourself”: A powerful strategy for teaching children cause-and-effect

Want to help kids learn? Ask them to explain what they are learning in their…



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The Problem with Believing in Innate Talent

“It’s OK, some people just aren’t good at math”. We’ve all heard this before. In…



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Starting Early: The Benefits of Teaching Counterintuitive Concepts in Childhood

Science seems to always challenge our intuitive understanding of the world. Even as an adult,…



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