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Ability Grouping: The Debate Continues

A recent meta-analysis of 100 years of research (you read that right — 100 years)…

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When Does an Adolescent Become an Adult?

Neuroscientist Leah Somerville wrestles with the question: how can we measure, define, and mark the…

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Mind Wandering and the Default Mode Network

A clear and thoughtful article from the BBC.

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The Grade-School Homework Debate

A nicely balanced and well-informed article by Melinda Wenner Moyer.

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ADHD: Types and Treatments

Here’s a handy anatomy of ADHD, complete with treatment options. The key point: people are…

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Does Later High School Start Time Really Lead to More...

Yes. Ask Canada. Or, better still, gather data from 30,000 Canadian high school students.  

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Early Brain Science and What We Do About It: Starting...

The brain is an incredible machine with immense potential. When we are born, our brains…

TOP RESEARCHERS TO EXPLORE WAYS TO IMPROVE INSTRUCTION, MOTIVATION AND...

MEDIA ADVISORY January 30, 2017   Contact: Kristin Dunay (781)-449-4010 x 104 [email protected]   THE…

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Executive Function: More Than Meets the Eye

Executive functioning (EF) is a burgeoning research area for psychologists, neuroscientists, and educators. For some,…

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Bilingual Advantage: Efficient Processing

Recently, I linked to a study suggesting potential downsides to bilingualism: in at least this…