Science of Reading and Learning Science
Understanding how children learn changes everything. The Science of Reading and broader learning science give us a research-based picture of how the brain develops, how children acquire skills, why some students struggle, and what instructional approaches make the biggest difference. Explore our articles to dig into the evidence.
Why Your Child’s Brain Gets Full: Working Memory, Cognitive Load, and What It Means for Learning
That "brain just stopped" feeling has a name. Here's what working memory and cognitive load theory say about why kids hit a wall—and how to keep their RAM free for actual learning.