Virtual Book Study

FREE TO ALL

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Neural Education is excited to announce our winter book study!

February 1 - March 8, 2027

For winter 2027, Neural Education’s featured book is:

Smart Teaching Stronger Learning

How can educators turn insights from cognitive science into everyday instructional practices that truly stick? In this book study of Smart Teaching Stronger Learning, participants will explore evidence-based strategies that strengthen both teaching and learning, grounded in decades of research on how the brain learns best.

Edited by Dr. Pooja K. Agarwal, each chapter in Smart Teaching, Stronger Learning draws on the expertise of leading cognitive scientists who are also educators. Each session will connect the science of how the brain learns with real examples from diverse educational settings, giving participants tools they can adapt for any age group or content area.

Through collaborative discussion and instructional application, participants will unpack how principles like retrieval practice, spaced rehearsal, metacognitive feedback, and interleaving can be tailored to their own teaching and learning contexts. Each session invites educators to connect scientific findings to the real-world challenges and opportunities of helping learners think deeply, remember more, and transfer learning in meaningful ways.

Facilitated by Neural Education Champions, Dyanna Finamore and Mike Schulist.

Reserve Your Spot

“I’m looking forward to sharing my learning from this book study with my colleagues. And I’m very excited to collaborate with them as we build systems and support structures for our students.”

— Cheryl Moyd

This book study is designed for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of how people learn and explore research-informed strategies that strengthen teaching and learning. Classroom teachers, instructional coaches, school leaders, specialists, higher education faculty, medical school educators, and other professionals who design or facilitate learning are all welcome.
Whether you're new to educational neuroscience or looking to deepen your practice, you'll find meaningful opportunities to connect research with real-world applications across diverse learning environments.
No. We encourage participants to read the assigned chapters before each meeting, but you do not need to finish the book before the study begins. (And join us for the session even if you didn’t finish your homework!) Each session will build on the reading while providing additional context, discussion, and practical application.
Each session includes connections to current educational neuroscience, opportunities for reflection, collaborative discussion, and practical strategies that you can apply in your own learning environment. Our goal is not simply to discuss the book, but to deepen understanding and translate research into practice.
No. To encourage open discussion and collaboration, session recordings will not be shared. We encourage participants to attend each live session whenever possible.
7.5 Washington State clock hours are available for an additional fee.
At Neural Education, we believe professional learning is most powerful when research, reflection, and collaboration come together. Our book studies go beyond discussing the text. We connect the latest insights from educational neuroscience and cognitive science with practical strategies that can transform how we teach, learn, and design learning experiences.
By bringing together professionals across grade levels, disciplines, and learning environments, we create opportunities to discover new perspectives, build shared understanding, and strengthen our collective practice.

About the Book Study

EACH SESSION we will dive into the featured book and explore relevant and timely topics that can be applied to the classroom. By participating we will:

learn how to apply the topics with a neural lens
act as a thought partner to colleagues as you puzzle through your neural classroom practice

TIME: The sessions typically occur Monday evenings from 4:30 - 6:00pm (PT). Check the Dates/Topics for specifics.

ZOOM: A Zoom link will be emailed to you ahead of the 4:30pm start of the meeting.

PREPARE: Purchase the book from your favorite independent bookstore or order the book through our Amazon Affiliate link to support Neural Education!

Neural Education's book studies are offered free to educators through the support of community partners who believe in investing in those who teach. Sponsorship helps fund expert facilitation, program coordination, and accessible professional learning.