“Curiosity and openness matter more than diligence and perseverance” Margherita Malanchini explains why curiosity, creativity, and self-confidence are crucial for a child’s success in reading and math Interview by Sabine Gysi / January 25, 2019
More sensitive people are also more responsive to positive experiences Michael Pluess studies individual differences in sensitivity to experiences Interview by Sabine Gysi / January 23, 2019
Growing up in the age of genomics How will the latest findings in genetics affect the educational paths of children born in recent years? by Angelika Jacobs / August 17, 2018
Predicting education from DNA? Are polygenic scores disruptive innovations or practically worthless? by Kathryn Paige Harden and Daniel W. Belsky / July 27, 2018
Nature and nurture in education What is heritability and what does it have to do with education? by Annie Brookman-Byrne / May 7, 2018
Genes and brain plasticity Can we change how experiences are encoded and thereby modify our behavior? by Ami Citri / May 4, 2018
A biosocial view on precision education We need a conversation about genetics, neuroscience and precision education by Ben Williamson / April 30, 2018
Precision education What could the future of teaching and learning look like? by Annie Brookman-Byrne / March 26, 2018
How do certain gene variants shape kids’ development and life outcomes? Understanding education-associated gene variants could help to devise interventions that will promote positive development for all children Interview by Sabine Gysi / October 18, 2017
Bringing scientific evidence to the classroom Educational neuroscience is not a cure-all for education. But it does promise to find out how we can best support all learners by Annie Brookman-Byrne / September 20, 2017
DNA variants account for 9% of achievement differences in 16-year-olds Sophie von Stumm explains how behavior - an important factor in children’s ability to learn - is influenced by genes Interview by Sabine Gysi / August 2, 2017
