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The ABCs of How We Learn: 26 Scientifically Proven Approaches,...

A uniquely actionable new book of learning sciences principles that can improve teaching and learning…

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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth

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The Olympics have just come to an end­. Though this year’s games have been mired…

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Why Your Brain Has Better Things to Do than “Grow”

Intuitively, the idea of “growing” sounds great. It’s become synonymous with making something bigger, better,…

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What Kind of Citizen?: Educating Our Children for the Common...

Schools may be vehicles for achieving our idealized society because they allow us to mold…

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How to Get the Most Out of Reading to Children

For years we’ve known about the literacy gap between children of differing socio-economic backgrounds. We’ve…