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Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa had the courage, the talent and the generosity to present a comprehensive guide of the theory and practice of neuroeducation, in particular of the new brain-based teaching. She has followed with remarkable detail the different threads of the complex development of the mind, brain and education science and the amazing and inspiring history of the transdisciplinary research of many of the leading experts in the new field....This work is a vivid demonstration that the horizon of learning and teaching is expanding at increasing speed....[A] source of inspiration for many who are engaged in the search of a better education to all. -- Antonio M. Battro, MD, PhD, co-author of The Educated Brain Scientific studies of the developing brain are advancing with unprecedented speed, and educators need a source to support them in understanding and distilling the new findings into usable knowledge for pedagogy. Tokuhama-Espinosa's book not only accomplishes this goal, but places the new knowledge in historical context, giving educators essential tools for evaluating neuroscientific information and responsibly integrating it into their daily practice. -- Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, University of Southern California Assistant Professor of Psychology at the Brain and Creativity Institute [R]eliable and well-researched . . . . [A]n excellent tool for anyone needing to better understand the research that should be a foundation for our teaching methods. -- 2e: Twice-Exceptional Newsletter

[A]n artful exploration of this new field and a well-research study into its history, rudimentary framework, and possibilities...giving readers a very comprehensive background in brain-based education's developmental path.... While impeccably researched and meaty, this work is written so it can be readily understood by educators from all levels.... Recommended.

Scientific studies of the developing brain are advancing with unprecedented speed, and educators need a source to support them in understanding and distilling thenew findings into usable knowledge for pedagogy. Tokuhama-Espinosa s book notonly accomplishes this goal, but places the new knowledge in historical context, giving educators essential tools for evaluating neuroscientific information andresponsibly integrating it into their daily practice.--Dr. Mary Helen Immordino- Yang, University of Southern California Assistant Professor of Psychology at the Brain and Creativity Institute and, Assistant Professor of Education at the Rossier School of

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Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa, PhD, is a Professor at Harvard University's Extension School and is currently an educational researcher affiliated with the Latin American Social Science Research Faculty (FLACSO) in Quito, Ecuador. She is also the founder of Connections: The Learning Sciences Platform, and an Associate Editor of the Nature Partner Journal, Science of Learning. Tracey has taught Kindergarten through University and works with schools, universities, governments and NGOs in more than 40 countries around the world.

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