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Cold Calling and Bad Pizza

Teachers get contradictory advice about “cold calling.” Well designed research might offer us clear guidance. Continue reading

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Training in Effective Skepticism: Retraction Watch

You’re looking for a new source for effective skepticism. Look no further. Continue reading

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Are “Retrieval Practice” and “Spacing” Equally Important? [Updated]

A recent study with college precalculus students helps us understand: is retrieval practice more important than spacing? Continue reading

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How to Help Struggling Readers?

A surprisingly simple reading strategy produces remarkable benefits for struggling readers. Continue reading

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Revisiting Our San Francisco Conference

I had planned to write a post describing our most recent conference, last weekend in…

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Kid Confidence: Help Your Child Make Friends, Build Resilience, and...

Letting go of the concern “am I good enough” and reducing self-focused thoughts are critical…

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Sharing the Learning and the Brain Experience with Colleagues

A handy new document helps teachers understand and apply cognitive science in the classroom. Continue reading

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“The” Effect of “Exercise” on “the Brain”

A month ago, I wrote about a Twitter feud focusing on exercise during learning. When…

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Welcome to San Francisco!

We can’t wait to see you at our conference this weekend: Educating Anxious Brains. Various…

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Interested in Action Research? Try This Instead

We don’t do a lot of cross posting here at Learning and the Brain. I…