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The Neuroscience of You by Chantel Prat
What a blast! Despite diving into countless neuroscience introductions, this journey felt uniquely enjoyable, resonating…
Evolutionary Intelligence by Russell Neuman
I have recently been reviewing human-technology interactions with a team at Brookings, and it is…
Get It Done by Ayelet Fishbach
Over the last few months, I have been working with a student who is retaking…
Bright Kids Who Couldn’t Care Less by Ellen Braaten
In Bright Kids Who Couldn’t Care Less: How to Rekindle Your Child’s Motivation, Ellen Braaten…
Classroom Cognition Explained, or, Dual Coding Just Right
The Good News: research into cognitive science can be SPECTACULARLY USEFUL to teachers. (That’s why…
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If you want to learn more about improving teaching with psychology research, I’ve got good…
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The New Science of Learning by Todd Zakrajsek
In the ever-evolving realm of educational literature this is quickly becoming a classic. The New…
Why We Forget and How to Remember Better by Dr....
Why We Forget and How to Remember Better by Dr. Andrew E. Budson and Dr….
The Good Life by Robert Waldinger & Marc Schulz
The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness serves as a…