By Raleigh Philp

(Grades 6-12) Guiding middle and high school teachers through brain-based educational practice, this resource explores common emotional states of students, examines effective techniques that prevent students from mentally checking out, provides familiar technologies to engage learners, such as blogs, wikis, and iPods, music as part of classroom instruction—from classical to pop to hip hop, and helps prevent risk-taking behaviors such as violence and substance abuse. Combining what the heart says with knowledge of how the adolescent brain works, teachers are sure to improve the social and academic outcomes of their students. Softcover, 232 pages.