Learning and the Brain Conference

Professional Development for 3 teachers, STEM coordinator and KES principal

Date: Spring 2014

Amount: $6714

Teachers, RSU 21 STEM coordinator, and KES principal attend Learning and the Brain Conference focused on “The Science of Smarter Minds: Teaching to Think, Create and Innovate for School and Careers.”  Topics included: ways to promote critical and creative thinking skills in students; strategies to improve math and scientific thinking and learning; cognitive tools for improving insight, reflection and imagination; combining Common Core, deep thinking, reading and writing.