Safe and Supportive Learning Collaborative

2012 Coordinated School Conference- “Strengthening Academic Achievement with Healthier Kids”

Pre Conference- June 25, 2012- “Create A Classroom that Moves”

Conference- June 26-27- Key Note: “Advocating for School Wellness” by Dr. Amy Thompson, Associate Professor, The University of Toledo, Health Education, Health & Recreation Professions

Cherry Valley Lodge, Newark, Ohio

Registration open:…

As science and math are slated for more emphasis in our classrooms, writing should not be sacrificed. Indeed, in the past two decades, neuroscience and cognitive science research have provided increasing evidence that correlates creativity with academic, social, and emotional intelligence. Writing can help the brain to develop the logical functions required for successful math and science learning.

Writing to Develop Executive Function

During the school years,…

Those of us who aren't that confident when it comes to math know well that feeling of anxiety when faced with a problem requiring complex calculations.

That anxiety, it turns out, is more than just a case of jitters. A new study by a team of scientists at Stanford University's School of Medicine shows that the brain function of young elementary school kids who suffer from…