December 2011

Cognitive Neuroscience of Learning: Implications for Education

December 2011 - From The New York Academy of Sciences: "One of the most important ideas in contemporary neuroscience is plasticity—the brain's ability to physically remodel itself in response to experience. Another name for plasticity is simply learning. Learning is essentially a process of neurological change; as we absorb new skills and information, neurons form new connections and prune back others, and the brain as a whole recalibrates its networks and activity patterns. From this perspective, the science of how the brain perceives information, responds to data, and develops skills has major potential to transform the practice of education." More...

Get Active, Pittsburgh!

December 2011 - "For the past few months an iPhone, a Blue Toyota Corolla and myself have gone all over Pittsburgh to find out what people in the 'Burgh are doing to stay active.  The project came to me as an idea from a fellow PSAHPERD Board member, Bev Martin, as she proposed the "90 Challenge."  Do something with the number 90 and health and wellness.  90, because the organization that encourages active and healthy lifestyles by all people in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is celebrating 90 young years this weekend.  Happy 90th, PSAHPERD." More...

Arts Education Partnership Spring 2012 Forum

December 2011 - Save the Date! Arts Education Partnership Spring 2012 National Forum, April 12-13, 2012, Washington D.C. More...