ASCD's Brain & Learning Education Topic features information about and overviews of brain research. The page also contains links to ASCD's various products on the brain and learning, including audiotapes, videos, and a professional inquiry kit. The following Web sites also offer insight and information about the brain and learning for further research.
American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
www.aaets.org
This organization specializes in addressing the impact of traumatic events, which can affect children's thought processes. Discussion forums and additional information are available for educators seeking to learn more about the effects of trauma on children and their openness to learning.Brain Briefings
http://apu.sfn.org/content/Publications/BrainBriefings/index.html
Sponsored by the Society for Neuroscience, Brain Briefings features newsletters and updates on brain research and some possible applications for it.DANA Foundation
www.dana.org
A private research organization, the DANA Foundation sponsors the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, which provides information about brain research and its significance.Early Experience and Brain Development
www.macbrain.org
This site specializes in examining issues relating to early childhood brain development. It includes a research archive, as well as information about applying brain research to education.Jensen Learning Corporation
www.jlcbrain.com
Sponsored by Eric Jensen, this site features information about conferences, training sessions, and other forums dealing with brain research and its applications.Mind Matters
www.patwolfe.com
This Web site for brain researcher Pat Wolfe's organization includes articles on applying brain research in the classroom as well as links to other organizations and resources.Neuroscience for Kids
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html
This site includes an online newsletter for children that offers insights, research, tips, strategies, and even descriptions of science fair experiments.