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Ancient Ways Uplift 21st Century Humans

By Suzan Mullane, CEI Research Associate. Getting fit in mind, body and spirit is a timeless adult mantra–something to strive for in an...

Heart Beaming: Antidote to Violence

On the anniversary of the Sandy Hook massacre in Newtown, CT, CEI is pausing to honor the children, the principal, the teachers — the 26...

Music and the Mind

Long before any understanding of neuroplasticity, many poets and musicians were aware of the healing and learning properties of...

Healing in the Classroom

At the end of my three years at this school, I realized what I valued most highly was the healing that occurred with these students. I am...

Giving Thanks for 21st Century Scaffolds

As educators, we are used to considering how to scaffold instruction for students who need more support. As administrators, we also...

Using Neuroscience Research to Accelerate Learning

CEI’s neuroscience research led us to a collaboration on Activate (formerly called C8Kids), a powerful cognitive training course, like a...

Using Gaze Aversion to Improve Metacognition

When a difficult question is posed, do you look left or right while thinking about your response? Do you look up or down as you consider...

Engineer the Future of Learning

Are you looking for graduate education to prepare you and your students for the future? Consider a Masters in Educational Technology and...

Brains, the Common Core & Leadership

I am participating this weekend in a conference on Learning and the Brain. Actually multi-tasking with my iPad as I listen to lectures...

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Yoga for Children: A Good Idea?

Yoga for children is taking off in schools, studios, and hospitals across the country as educators and parents look for new activities...

Neuroscience and the Argument for Fine Arts Education

‘I think I should have no other mortal wants, if I could always have plenty of music. It seems to infuse strength into my limbs and ideas...