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🧠 How is technology affecting students' brains? How does this impact their attention, learning, motivation, and well-being? And most importantly, how can schools use this research to make informed decisions about how and when to use technology that

How can we empower people to feel motivated to learn and grow? Upper Merion Area School District administrators have great ideas about this!! Such a stimulating morning with this amazing team exploring the science of #trust, #agency, and #passion to

Sustainable change requires leaders at all levels to collaborate and innovate. Congrats to the William Penn Middle School leadership team in Pennsbury SD, who is working together toward their shared vision for ownership and collaboration. They are bu

🧠 Why is it so hard to pay attention in work and learning? Are our brains wiring differently? What's the role of technology?

In her book Peak Mind, attention researcher @amishipjha says this:

💡"This particular era is no different than any o

📢 We've gotta give a huge shout out to our phenomenal PLP Leader Fellows! They absolutely rocked our sessions this week, digging deeper into brain science and doing the hard work of being ambassadors of change.

💥Fellows, we are your biggest fans!

👏🏼🧠 Way to go @norristownasd leadership team! Thoughtful morning together exploring the brain science of #trust, #agency, and #passion in K-12 learning and leadership, taking time to reflect on what really matters in our roles. We're excited to se

Talk about #aMBITion! We were blown away by the students, teachers, and leaders we met at @middle_bucks today! The learning experiences we saw were completely aligned with brain science:

🧠 Learning by doing first-hand. Students have time with expe

WOW what an incredible two days with the amazing leaders and K-12 students of @pennsburysd!

💡 In our Science of Learning and Leadership series with the admin team, we tackled the important topic of the science of #motivation and #passion in educat

💭 🧠 Have you wondered if giving prizes works to change students' behavior, or if it's a distraction? What's the science behind how we teach long-lasting habits and mindsets?

In her book "Get it Done" Ayelet Fishbach explains the science

Thank you Upper Dublin School District leaders for a thought-provoking morning exploring the science of #trust, #agency, and #passion (TAP) in K-12 learning and leadership! Meaningful discussions about the importance of prioritizing these elements in

A big thanks to the @avongrove_ms Think Tank leadership team, for working together on unpacking the brain science behind your inspiring learning framework Believe-Connect-Ignite!! This community understands the value of personal connections and self-

Meet our newest Think Tank team from @lmtsdhighschool ! 🧠⚡

This powerful team is designing a research-informed approach to cell phones in their school! They've already had amazing success with a new policy this year, collecting phones during each c

An inspiring day with the amazing Unionville-Chadds Ford School District leadership team, applying the brain science behind #trust, #agency, and #passion (TAP) to cultivate connection and growth for staff and students! Powerful discussions about how

We know that a healthy climate and culture is critical for success in any organization. But how to build, implement, and sustain this over time and through inevitable change is hard for all of us.

Centennialsd is tackling this important work by esta

Teachers Wanted: Ursinus, PVSD Lead Conference for Area School Leaders

Ursinus College News
November 8, 2023
As elementary and primary schools around the nation face educator shortages, more than 40 school administrators representing 12 area K-12 school districts attended “Strengthening the Teacher Pipeline,” a special conference cohosted by Ursinus College and the Perkiomen Valley School District. The conference was designed to promote collaborative opportunities to attract and retain teachers, guided by keynote speaker Julia Skolnik, CEO & Founder of Professional Learning Partnerships.

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Levittown High School Students Built Community on 'Freshman Takeover Day'

Levittown Now
January 26, 2023
To improve the freshman experience and create community among students at Harry S. Truman High School, ninth grade students participated in Freshman Takeover Day on January 18. The day was facilitated by the Truman Think Tank team. Session rotations included a science of the teen brain presentation by Julia Skolnik, an obstacle course, a cup stacking team challenge, and breakout sessions which focused on science and engineering activities, painting, jewelry-making, art, yoga and sports.

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'How Big Can We Dream': Norristown, Cheltenham School Districts to Receive STEM Learning Spaces

Times Herald
October 23, 2022
Norristown Area School District and Cheltenham School District will revamp buildings to include modern STEM learning centers and research-based learning experiences, in partnership with Fluxspace, Professional Learning Partnerships, and Montgomery County Intermediate Unit. This partnership is made possible through a $2 million grant from Montgomery County’s Recovery Office using American Rescue Plan Act funds.

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Teacher Think Tank Seeks to Improve Freshman Experience at Truman High School

Lower Bucks Times
August 3, 2022
A team of teachers and administrators from Harry S. Truman High School in Bristol Township School District is in its second year of the Think Tank Innovators program, working together to develop innovative solutions that boost community and motivation among ninth grade students.

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Professional Learning Partnership Brings the Power of Brain Science to Bristol Township School District

Lower Bucks Times
September 27, 2021
Professional Learning Partnerships is bringing the power of brain science to educators and leaders across Bristol Township School District along with other partner districts in the region, including Bensalem Township School District and Centennial School District.

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Social-Emotional Learning Emphasized In Bucks Teacher Workshops

Bensalem Patch
September 22, 2021
Several Bucks County schools are partnered with the organization Professional Learning Partnerships, which has big plans for priming teachers on kids' cognitive and social-emotional learning in upcoming workshops.

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