Higher-order skills such as critical thinking, planning, decision-making and persistence are the key to success for today’s students. Fully revised to respond to the Common Core and other timely developments, this indispensable guide builds the bridge from brain research to classroom practice. The updated third edition offers

• More strategies to deeply engage students and build foundational learning skills
• Guidance on peer-based professional development through Process Learning Circles
• Reflective questions and checklists for assessing progress 
• Updated, real-life examples 

Bridge research to practice through these innovative strategies to create a school environment where students and faculty learn and thrive.