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About jwmartinez

JoLynne is a journalist and educator. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Kansas and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Park University and is certified to teach high school journalism and English. Former employment includes work for Cable News Network and the University of Missouri-Kansas City in addition to freelancing for clients such as the Kansas City Star and The Pitch.

Dyslexia Linked to Brain Communication Breakdown

Posted on December 7, 2013

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How poverty molds the brain: Poor neural processing of sound linked to lower maternal education

Posted on November 14, 2013

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-10-poverty-molds-brain-poor-neural.html ___________________________________________________ KC Education Research Updates is a sister site of the KC Education Enterprise, which covers policy news of interest to residents of 28 districts in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

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Just a Few Years of Early Musical Training Benefits the Brain Later in Life

Posted on November 6, 2013

http://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-music-language-570/ ___________________________________________________ KC Education Research Updates is a sister site of the KC Education Enterprise, which covers policy news of interest to residents of 28 districts in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

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The Effect of Grade Placement on English Language Learners’ Academic Achievement

Posted on October 25, 2013

http://epa.sagepub.com/content/35/4/395 ___________________________________________________ KC Education Research Updates is a sister site of the KC Education Enterprise, which covers policy news of interest to residents of 28 districts in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

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Associations between objectively measured physical activity and academic attainment in adolescents from a UK cohort

Posted on October 22, 2013

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Reading Literary Fiction Improves Theory of Mind

Posted on October 5, 2013

“Reading Literary Fiction Improves Theory of Mind” is the title of an report on new research published last week in the journal, Science. According to the research abstract: Understanding others’ mental states is a crucial skill that enables the complex … Continue reading →

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First Global Study Confirms Widely Held Practices On Science, Math, and Reading Education

Posted on October 1, 2013

“First Global Study Confirms Widely Held Practices On Science, Math, and Reading Education” is the title of a recent ScienceDaily article summarizing new research from the International Education Association and Boston College. According to the article: It’s a long held belief … Continue reading →

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