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Brilliant: The New Science of Smart. Mercer Island Parent Edge presents Annie Murphy Paul.

Can we become smarter learners?  Two decades of research in cognitive science, psychology, and neuroscience has produced a surprising answer:  YES we can!

Join Parent Edge as we welcome Annie Murphy Paul and learn how anyone can become a more engaged and efficient student, and gain research-driven strategies and proven techniques to:

  • Boost motivation

  • Stimulate curiosity

  • Build persistence

  • Make anything interesting

  • Reduce test anxiety

*Free for MI PTA members; $10 at the door for non-MI PTA members.  For parents of kids of all ages; students in grades 8-12 welcome.

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