Ignite the brain & spark learning.

Discover the why behind learning by investigating how the brain, mind, and neural education work.

Founded in 2016, Neural Education has been knocking down the barriers of stress, bias and emotional reactivity with powerful, practical and proven neural-informed learning strategies and approaches so that all students can learn.

We are…

We are educators working alongside other educators to explore the research of neuroscience, the mind, and learning. And then, we investigate how best to apply the research to classroom practice.

We also identify how the research of neuroscience and learning relates to common educational initiatives like:

  • MTSS

  • Equity & Inclusion

  • Early literacy

  • Social Emotional Learning

Check out our professional learning opportunities:

Become a Neural District

We will get the synapses of your district firing with a “home” visit. We offer customized professional learning based on your needs and initiatives, e.g., professional learning, districtwide transformations, coaching, etc. Contact us and explore the possibilities.

Summer Institutes

Just beginning on your neural journey? Continuing your study of neuroscience research-into-practice? Or leading your school or district in its adoption of a neural lens? Our summer institutes will serve your needs. 

Summer is the time to check, connect, build, and myelinate your neural pathways, and what better way than to do that than studying the brain and learning. Refresh and empower as you align your new knowledge to your classroom practice.

Upcoming Events

Winter Book Study

For the winter of 2024, Neural Education is reviving a hands-on deep dive into "The Brain-Based Classroom" by Dr. Kieran O'Mahony. 

New year, new opportunities for growing and greenhousing! Dive into the world of educational neuroscience with this foundational text for all educators seeking new approaches or anyone passionate about the science behind learning! This book study will uncover innovative methods to revolutionize your classroom experience.

Don't miss this opportunity to engage in a thought-provoking dialogue with the author and co-founder of Neural Education, Dr. Kieran O’Mahony!

ALL educators welcome.  Joining the book study is free, but does require registration.

Implementation Workshop

Continuously learn with an intimate group of colleagues.

Implementation Workshops explore a relevant and timely topic through presentations, as well as, intentional collaboration on the current pedagogical practices participants are utilizing. Join us!

What we do.

Neural educators view teaching and learning as a collaborative process that nurtures the adaptive expertise of educators as they grow their educational neuroscience pedagogy.

  • Classrooms are viewed as greenhouses that promote neural growth

  • Student behavior is re-framed to be seen as the brain’s way of communicating overload/stress/anxiety

  • Lessons become opportunities to co-create - giving students autonomy and purpose

  • School communities shift to focus on relationship building which fosters academic growth

  • Classroom management is seen as a side-by-side endeavor with the goal of cultivating neural growth

  • Inspire Teachers

    Build adaptive expertise by learning how the brain and cognition affect learning and emotions. Our institutes, workshops, and book studies supply teachers with the “why” — giving them a fresh perspective and new approaches to help students thrive.

  • Learn with Colleagues

    Gather with colleagues and Neural Education champions to understand how the brain works and responds to different learning environments. Hands-on and relevant, the sessions will equip you with confidence and skill to apply the neural lens with your students.

  • Translate Research

    Explore neuroscience and learning sciences research to get at the core of human behavior, learning, and emotions. We explain, discuss, and learn how to apply research to practice by engaging in our Challenge Mosaic. We make research accessible and actionable.

  • Improve Outcomes

    Our pre/post analysis show that teachers grow in their confidence to apply neuro-informed practices with their students after attending our Institute. Teachers who apply a neural lens experience declines in student behavioral issues and increases academic engagement.

Meet with us and customize the professional learning for your district or organization.

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