At a Loss for Words

For decades, schools have taught children the strategies of struggling readers, using a theory about reading that cognitive scientists have repeatedly debunked. And many teachers and parents don't know there's anything wrong with it.

Mindfulness for middle school students

Mindfulness, which helps students learn to focus awareness on the present moment, can enhance academic performance and lower stress levels

Why cursive handwriting needs to make a school comeback

Developing fluency in handwriting matters for literacy outcomes, and handwriting is an elegant testimony to the unique power of the human voice.

Who am I? Why am I here? Why children should be taught philosophy (beyond better test scores)

Even the youngest students can benefit from learning philosophy as it boost their critical thinking skills and will help them develop a solid foundation in ethics

‘It’s a superpower’: how walking makes us healthier, happier and brainier

Neuroscientist Shane O’Mara believes that plenty of regular walking unlocks the cognitive powers of the brain like nothing else.

Five Reasons English Speakers Struggle to Learn Foreign Languages

Why do English speakers often have difficulty learning a second language? Here are 5 reasons you maybe having trouble

Toddler brains resist learning from screens, even video chat

Small children need face-to-face contact to help them learn. Toddler brains resist learning from screens, even video chat

Babies learning sign language: Promotes communication, bonding and verbal skills

Teaching babies sign language promotes communication, bonding and verbal skills

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