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The Brain’s Two Learning Systems: Procedural & Declarative

Your mind operates two distinct learning systems: procedural and declarative. Here’s how they both work and how to improve your learning.

November 9, 2025November 10, 2025, by Hannah Aster
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    • Science & Technology
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How to Keep Students Engaged Using Psychology

Do you struggle to keep your students engaged in the classroom? Here are tips based on psychology from learning experts.

November 6, 2025November 10, 2025, by Hannah Aster
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Teachers: Here’s How to Create an Effective Lesson Plan

Do you want to create lesson plans that actually help students learn and retain information? Here’s advice from education professionals.

November 4, 2025November 10, 2025, by Hannah Aster
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13 of the Best Books on Education for Teachers & Students

The best books on education offer more than insights—they provide actionable pathways to create better learning experiences. Here’s our list.

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025, by Elizabeth Whitworth
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17 of the Best Books on Marriage Worth Reading (2025)

The best books on marriage offer roadmaps backed by research and experience. We’ve made it easy to find exactly what your relationship needs.

September 15, 2025September 16, 2025, by Elizabeth Whitworth
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12 of the Best Political Biographies Worth Reading (2025)

The best political biographies don’t just tell you what happened—they reveal why it mattered then and today. Here are 12 of our favorites.

September 13, 2025September 15, 2025, by Elizabeth Whitworth
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    • Government & Politics
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Social Engineering Examples: Malcolm Gladwell Shares 3 Cases

The tools of change can build or destroy the world around us. Check out these social engineering examples from Revenge of the Tipping Point.

September 9, 2025November 10, 2025, by Elizabeth Whitworth
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    • Society & Culture
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10 Best Book Summary Apps to Power Up Your Learning (2025)

What’s the best book summary app in 2025? Here’s our breakdown of the top 10 apps, comparing their features, content depth, and more.

September 4, 2025September 5, 2025, by Hannah Aster
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