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Zero to Birth by William Harris
No two human brains are the same – but, the developmental process that leads to…
“We Can No Longer Ignore Evidence about Human Development”
The more teachers learn about neuroscience and psychology, the more we admire Dr. Mary Helen…
Surprise: The Adolescent Brain Isn’t Broken
Chapter 2 of Inventing Ourselves: The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain kicks off with…
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
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
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…
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…
Research Morsel: Digital Media vs. Flourishing
The Findings: Researchers at Brown University1 have found that increased time spent on “digital…