Neuroplasticity for Kids: How the Brain Grows
A Brief Introduction to Supporting Brain Growth of Elementary Students Did you know throughout our lives our brain grows? This is called neuroplasticity. As a developmental psychologist, the question of how the brain grows has fascinated me since before I began my...
How to Respond to Classroom Disruptions
6 Tips For Managing Classroom Disruptions Classroom disruptions - every teacher gets them, but no teacher wants them. Realistically, educators can’t expect to eliminate all negative student behavior. Inevitably, when you want your class to sit silently, someone talks....
We Joined Generation Schools Network
We've Got Big News! We are happy to announce that Empowering Education is merging with Generation Schools Network, a fellow education non-profit that has 15 years of experience supporting schools across the country. If you’re already an Empowering Education member,...
Active Listening Skills for Kids
The Importance of Active Listening Skills for Kids Active listing skills need to be explicitly taught to kids, contrary to popular belief. We seem to think that active listening is a simple endeavor. How often have you spoken the phrase, "I just want you to listen!"...
Mindfulness & Silence Lesson
Notes from the Field: A Silent Lesson in Mindfulness from High Tech Elementary Empowering Education recently observed a lesson in mindful silence at High Tech Elementary School in Denver Public Schools. What we loved about this particular mindfulness lesson was...
Trauma Informed Teaching
An eBook Series
This eBook series highlights the essential role educators play in identifying and mitigating the challenges faced by students who have experienced trauma, thereby fostering a more supportive and effective learning environment.
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