Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Brain Research

One of my favorite things happening in education right now is the Harlem Children's Zone.

The brain research that is behind alot of what is happening at HCZ is the same as the core of the Montessori philosophy. It is beautiful. Here is a link to a podcast on "This American Life" about HCZ and brain research.

1 comment:

Ariah said...

I'll have to check out that This American Life.
They are doing something in our neighborhood called the Northside Achievement Zone, modeled after the HCZ. Excited about the possibilities