Study finds brain connections key to reading
Pathways that exist before kids learn to read may determine development of brain’s word recognition area.
Researchers identify genome-modifying enzyme linked to Rett Syndrome
Deletion of the HDAC3 gene in the brains of mice causes cognitive and social impairments consistent with Rett Syndrome.
An economist delves into charter schools
PhD student Elizabeth Setren brings data to bear on questions about local education policy.
Professor Emerita Suzanne Corkin dies at 79
Over half a century at MIT, Corkin made lasting contributions to the biology of memory and cognitive disorders.
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Why children confuse simple words
Study: Kids have “and/or” problem despite sophisticated reasoning.
3-D Printing 101
As MIT course challenges students to reinvent 3-D printing, professor aims to share approach with others.
2.007 robots battle it out, revolutionary-style
Motors smoking, robot reenacted Paul Revere’s ride to win competition.
Grant funds innovation in teacher education
New program provides funding for three projects working to improve STEM education.
Can technology help teach literacy in poor communities?
Project to provide children with tablets loaded with literacy apps reports encouraging results in Africa, U.S.
How neurons lose their connections
Scientists identify protein that allows brain cells to dampen their sensitivity.
New PBS KIDS ScratchJr app launches
Developed in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab and Tufts University, the PBS KIDS ScratchJr app helps children ages 5-8 learn coding concepts.
Neuroscientists reveal how the brain can enhance connections
Newly identified mechanism allows the brain to strengthen links between neurons.
What counts as fair?
Neuroscientists find that children’s ability to count is key to distributing resources based on merit.