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Unambiguously Good News about Teens and Sleep
You read that right. I mean: it’s really good news about teens and sleep. We all…
When Multitasking Helps (And Why Teachers Should Discourage It Anyway)
We all know that multitasking is baaaaad. In fact, we all know that multitasking doesn’t…
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Brain Research in Translation
Science relies on skepticism, so let’s ask a skeptical question: “Does it really benefit teachers…
“We Can No Longer Ignore Evidence about Human Development”
The more teachers learn about neuroscience and psychology, the more we admire Dr. Mary Helen…
Why Do Choices Interfere with Your Learning?
At times, choices might help motivate students. However, at other times, choices harm learning. When we distinguish between the two, we help our students. Continue reading
US vs UK: Edutwitter Styles
If you follow education debates on Twitter, you may have noticed stark differences in tone…
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10,000 People Talk About Sleep and Cognition
Most of the research studies I read include a few tens of people. Sixty or…
Choosing a Knowledge-Rich Curriculum: Pros and Cons
Should our curriculum focus on knowledge or skills? Jon Brunskill debates this question with himself in…
Surprise: The Adolescent Brain Isn’t Broken
Chapter 2 of Inventing Ourselves: The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain kicks off with…