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Zero to Birth by William Harris
No two human brains are the same – but, the developmental process that leads to…
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“We Can No Longer Ignore Evidence about Human Development”
The more teachers learn about neuroscience and psychology, the more we admire Dr. Mary Helen…
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Surprise: The Adolescent Brain Isn’t Broken
Chapter 2 of Inventing Ourselves: The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain kicks off with…
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Does Pollution Really Harm Children’s Working Memory?
Pollution harms students’ working memory, both on their commute to school and in the classroom. Until we can solve this larger social problem, a less polluted route to school should be explored. Continue reading
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The Struggles of Young-for-their-Grade Students
If a school has a strict cut-off date for a particular grade, then some students will be almost a full year younger than others. The age-appropriate developmental differences between the youngest and the oldest kindergartener might be substantial. Continue reading
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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…
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The World’s Obsession With Plastic May Damage Developing Brains
It’s easy to look at the past and guffaw at human negligence related to healthy…
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Research Morsel: Digital Media vs. Flourishing
The Findings: Researchers at Brown University1 have found that increased time spent on “digital…