 Brain Fact
Every human on earth shares 99% of their DNA with every other human Believe it or not humans also share 50% of their DNA with a banana.
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is what makes us all different, but the difference between us and the next species or even a fruit isn't as significant as you would think.
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Winter 2011 Learning Tip
Research has found that genetics contributes to our intelligence, but to a large extent, so do our experiences. In fact, every time we learn something new, our brains are rewired. Unfortunately, many students don't know this information. They believe that their intelligence is disconnected from experiences so they miss out on many important opportunities to learn and grow, both in and out of school These students approach the act of learning with a "fixed" mindset. In school they spend a lot of time trying to prove how smart they are and can be very sensitive about being wrong or making mistakes. Sadly, these students often don't try new things and tend to stick with what they know and do well. For them, practice is seen as a sign of weakness. If they have to put forth effort, it isn't worth it to them, because they probably won't be perfect at it. Having a fixed mindset does not allow students the luxury of becoming. They have to already be. Download this month's learning tip and resources.
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 Remembering Dr. Mel Levine
Dr. Mel Levine died unexpectedly in late February on his farm in North Carolina. He leaves behind his life's quest for those of us to carry on: the acceptance, appreciation and promotion that everyone learns differently. CSS Executive Director, Leslie Williamson, offers a remembrance.
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CSS Spring Symposium
We are planning a spring symposium at CSS Friday, April 8, 2011. Let us know what you would be most interested in having included by taking a short (5 minute) survey. A formal invitation will be sent in the next week. |
Neurodevelopmental Approach to
Teaching Degree Video Launched
CSS has produced a 5 minute video describing the Neurodeveleopmental Approch to Teaching degree program it offers in partnership with Plymouth State University, NH.
Check it out!
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CSS Course Available On-Line
CSS began offering its ND5000 (Foundations of Neurodevelopmental Theory) course online this term. CSS offers this version of ND5000 to make the course accessible to more educators around the nation and the world.
Visit www.centerforschoolsuccess.org for more information as well as for course descriptions onThe Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching Masters and CAGS program CSS offers through a partnership with Plymouth State University. |
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Upper Valley @ Work
Upper Valley @ Work is a profile series highlighting local residents who use their unique strengths to better their lives and communities. The Upper Valley at Work campaign is intended to help give young people a sense of the options they may have to find meaningful employment in the Upper Valley area. The project is a collaboration with these partner organizations that are working together to strengthen our region. Upper Valley at Work partners are: Center for School Success, Upper Valley and Business Education Partnership, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation-Upper Valley Region, Upper Valley United Way and Vermont Community Foundation The profile series is published monthly in the Valley News and is available on the web.
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About the Center for School Success
The Center for School Success, located in West Lebanon, NH, is a non-profit organization that helps struggling students achieve measurable success in school and in life. CSS offers learning assessments (grade 2-college), professional development and outreach services. CSS services help students, their parents and teachers apply recent brain-based research findings to link how the student learns best with a plan for success.
Phone: (603) 298-6700 | |
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