Learning Law Young: Good for the Brain

“Just studying for the law school entrance exam alters your brain structure—and could make you smarter,” the Wall Street Journal reported today, citing a new research paper by neuroscientists at the University of California, Berkeley as reported in Frontiers in...

The Jewish Day School Conundrum

This guest post by David Werdiger continues themes from the conversation launched on this site in partnership with the Steinhardt Foundation on what would make Jewish day school a more attractive option for parents not currently considering it. All reactions, examples...

Who's Who at AVI CHAI: Featuring Dr. Susan M. Kardos

Following last month’s interview of Rabbi Steven Brown, we continue our profiling of AVI CHAI staff members with Dr. Susan M. Kardos. You may ask her your own question below. Dr. Susan M. Kardos is Senior Director of Strategy and Education Planning at The AVI...

The Value of Online Education: An Instructor's Perspective

By: Rabbi Steven M. Brown, Ed.D Prof. Mark Edmundson’s July 12, 2012 op-ed article in the New York Times, “The Trouble With Online Education,” discounts the power and excitement of online education, its latest iterations in interactive learning, and its ability to...
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