Teen Sleep, Brain Science and the Debate Over School Start Times
Teen Sleep, Brain Science and the Debate Over School Start Times
We Drastically Underestimate the Importance of Brain Breaks
When it comes to optimizing learning, we don’t value breaks enough, neuroscientists suggest in a new study.
I’m a Peace Teacher. Here’s How Brain Science Helps My Kids Handle Conflict
How can neuroscience help children learn how to handle conflict?
4 Ways to Boost Elementary Students’ Working Memory
Kids with strong working memory tend to perform well in school, and teachers can help them strengthen this executive functioning skill.
Boys’ poor reading skills might help explain higher education gender gap
Boys' poor reading skills might help explain higher education gender gap
Brain Sides Are Both Busy in New Language Learning
What goes on in your brain when you're learning a new language?
Neuroscientists Say Don’t Write Off Handwriting
Neuroscience supports teaching children to write by hand. Brain scans reveal crucial reading circuitry flickering to life when young readers print letters and then read them. The effect largely disappears when letters are typed or traced.
The Best Way to Help Children Remember Things? Not “Memorable Experiences”
What are the best ways to help improve a child's memory?
Want to Learn More Effectively? Take More Breaks, Research Suggests
Can more brain breaks lead to more effective learning? According to an influential researcher the answer is yes
The STEM Zombie Apocalypse
What can zombies teach kids about the brain? Images from popular culture provide an entry point to exploring science and math.