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| Email: |
info@jensenlearning.com |
| Mail: |
Jensen Learning PO Box 349 Maunaloa, HI 96770 |
| Phone: |
808-552-0110 (9am-5pm PST) |
| Fax: |
808-552-0220 (9-5 pm PST) |
7 Ways to Thrive During Overload
Regardless of where you are in the school calendar, the feeling of distress can be overwhelming! Don’t fret there’s relief ahead, and it just may keep you sane! Remember that stress is your brain and body’s reaction to any demand. There is good stress (healthy levels) and bad stress (chronic and acute like a trauma). Stress affects everyone […]
“Dump the Slump!” Your 60-Day Solution
Does it feel like it yet? It’s that time of year … again! Does it seem like your students get off task more quickly than usual? Do they move more slowly from one task to the next? Are they showing signs of boredom more often? If you’re like most teachers I work with, you are […]
Uncovering the Secret World of High Test Performers
(and how your students can do better) Your student’s brains seem wired to forget much of what they learn, especially at test time. This might seem a bit discouraging to you, but it is true, and it is actually a good thing. Yes, forgetting can be a good thing … but NOT when you want […]
Why “Cross your Fingers and Hope for the Best” is Actually Great Advice
Have you ever wondered what really creates the difference between the student who gives strong effort and the one who doesn’t? Is there some magical research that provides evidence that crossing your fingers initiates a physiological reaction that somehow leads to better student effort and attitude? Well, the research almost says that – not quite. If you’d like greater […]
5 Ways to a Better Life and Better Brain in 2018
Still deciding what to add to your list of New Year’s resolutions? If you are like many, you might have set a goal that has something to do with health, weight, or fitness. As you wonder whether you really want to spend the next 12 months staring at a Fitbit, a scale, or health goals […]
How to Improve Brain Function and Reverse Poverty’s Impact on Student Learning
Poverty is everyone’s problem. The “new normal” in U.S. public schools is that 51 percent of all students come from low-income families. This has far-reaching consequences because of poverty’s effect on a child’s brain.
7 Changes You Can Make to Save Your Life from Cancer
You or a family member may be concerned about the “big two” killers (cancer and Alzheimer’s.) This month we focus on cancer and the July issue will be on Alzheimer’s. By the way, every year these suggestions get so many rave reviews that they are re-sent, forwarded and “re-gifted.” Feel free to do so yourself. […]
5 Things Every Educator Should Know About Cognitive Capacity
Now, it seems like everybody wants to boost their student’s cognitive skills these days, so let’s explore what every educator should know about the topic.
… about your emotional weight
How much “weight” do you carry every day? Isn’t work challenging enough without adding weight? You may be thinking, “What kind of nerve does Eric have, talking about my weight?” Actually, this post is NOT about the extra pounds on your frame. (After all, you likely already know that every 10 pounds of weight loss equals […]
Help Your Brain Make Better Decisions: Cognitive Skill Building for ALL of Us
We have all begun a new calendar year. For some, there is already stress and more of the same challenges from last year. But this post has answers for you. This is all about using something FREE to help your brain in the decision-making process. It works for you, your colleagues, your family and your […]
How to Boost Engagement and Effort in 3 Simple Steps (Part 3 of 4)
Starting up after the holidays can be a bit of a challenge. But this month’s newsletter has answers for you. This will be the 3rd of a four-part series on the real “how to” for student engagement and effort.
Boost Student Engagement and Effort in 6 Simple Steps
You may not have big challenges getting your students to work hard in school, but many of your colleagues DO have a tough time. At least that’s what they tell me! This is the first of a 4-part series on the real “how to” for student engagement and effort. The first six steps you should know […]
Can Teachers Move Students Of Poverty To Middle Or Upper Class?
Drew Perkins talks with author Eric Jensen about his book, Poor Students, Rich Teaching: Mindsets for Change (Raising Achievement for Youth at Risk) and how he believes teachers can change their mindsets to help students of poverty move to the middle or upper class.
Jumpstarting Learning for Children in Poverty
Contrary to popular belief, DNA is not a child’s destiny. IQ is not fixed. Cognitive skills can change. This is critically important in K-12 schools because of the poverty gap — the difference between a child’s chronological age and developmental age. In a healthy environment, a child’s developmental age will match his or her chronological […]
You Can Be Running Your Own Brain Even Better…
In the classroom, teachers often get upset with a student’s behavior. Inappropriate behaviors will likely puzzle, frustrate, or irritate teachers who have less experience teaching students raised differently than themselves. Still, it’s important to avoid labeling, demeaning, or blaming students. Truth is, many students simply do NOT know HOW to behave.