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Battles Worth Fighting: “What the Academy Taught Us”

A recent book on changing school systems offers valuable advice to teachers interested in psychology and neuroscience research. Continue reading



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Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence–The Groundbreaking Meditation Practice...

Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence guides readers through a meditative practice based on…



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The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversities...

Nadine Burke Harris explains that she wrote The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of…



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Brain Words: How the Science of Reading Informs Teaching by...

Far too many children are not learning to read well. New research about reading has…



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A New Book on Dual Coding (That Redefines the Word...

Oliver Caviglioli’s genre-bending book both explains Dual Coding, and exemplifies Dual Coding in its structure and organization. You’ll think differently about teaching, and even about reading books. Continue reading



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Clarity for Learning: Five Essential Practices That Empower Students and...

One of the most effective ways to enhance students’ learning is by clarifying what the…



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Preparing Teachers for Deeper Learning by Linda Darling-Hammond and Jennie...

Preparing Teachers for Deeper Learning by renowned education scholars, Linda Darling-Hammond and Jeannie Oakes, shows that…



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Learning Grows: The Science of Motivation for the Classroom Teacher

Andrew C. Watson, the editor of Learning and the Brain Blog, long-time teacher at some…



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“How You Got to Be So Smart”: The Evolution of...

Evolution of the Learning Brain: or How You Got to Be So Smart, by Paul Howard-Jones, offers an evolutionary history of learning itself. Both richly scientific and fun to read, it gives teachers a helpful, fresh perspective on our work in classrooms and schools. Continue reading



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The Best Teaching Book to Read This Summer: Powerful Teaching

Powerful Teaching, by Agarwal and Bain, combines research and practical classroom strategies. The result: an ideal book for teachers who want to improve our practice. Continue reading



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