Articles by: Chris Wondra

The benefits of confusion (and other emotions)

The benefits of confusion (and other emotions)

The Edge of Education August 9, 2012 at 11:39 am Comments are Disabled

Confused by that headline?  Great!  I’ve got you right where I want you. Usually, when we talk about the best way to learn something, most […]

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Back to school with the brain in mind

Back to school with the brain in mind

Got Brains?, The Edge of Education August 7, 2012 at 11:04 am Comments are Disabled

You may still be shaking sand from your beach towels, but those catchy T.V. commercials and colorful newspaper ads are gently reminding us all that […]

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Boys and girls see the world differently.

Boys and girls see the world differently.

The Edge of Education August 2, 2012 at 4:52 pm Comments are Disabled

For years, well meaning social scientists, parents, and teachers have battled for gender equity by giving our girls toy cars and asking our boys to […]

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Four tips to reduce back-to-school stress

Four tips to reduce back-to-school stress

The Edge of Education July 31, 2012 at 9:32 am Comments are Disabled

Whether it’s the first full day of kindergarten, the start of his senior year, or it’s off to college–getting back into the routine of school […]

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This is Your Brain on Jazz

This is Your Brain on Jazz

The Edge of Education July 26, 2012 at 4:14 pm Comments are Disabled

What do you get when you cross a science nerd with a jazz saxophonist? Apparently, a researcher with enough curiosity, talent and intelligence to actually […]

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Are you spreading these 4 false myths?

Are you spreading these 4 false myths?

The Edge of Education July 24, 2012 at 2:43 pm 4 comments

If you google, “Harvard Graduates Explain Seasons,” you’ll find a fascinating video clip. Shot as part of the educational documentary, “A Private Universe,” Harvard Graduates […]

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See a spark, light a fire

See a spark, light a fire

The Edge of Education July 19, 2012 at 2:27 pm Comments are Disabled

When Steven Spielberg was eight, like many young boys, he loved to torture his sisters. Once, caught in the passions of creativity, he cut off […]

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Scientists discover secret link to success in math and science

Scientists discover secret link to success in math and science

The Edge of Education July 17, 2012 at 2:25 pm Comments are Disabled

I am, without question, spatially challenged. I often say “right” when I mean “left.” It’s rare that I know in what direction I’m facing, and […]

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Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson

Quote of the Day, Uncategorized July 13, 2012 at 9:36 am Comments are Disabled

“Forever is composed of nows.” — Emily Dickinson                 Hammonton Photography via Compfight  

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Parent Alert: Are you overlooking your child’s math development?

Parent Alert: Are you overlooking your child’s math development?

The Edge of Education July 12, 2012 at 3:12 pm Comments are Disabled

We’ve heard how beneficial it is to read to our kids before bed, sing songs and practice recognizing letters. There is little doubt that doing […]

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