“In this time of intense teacher dissatisfaction, we need the middle school philosophy and the innovative practices that accompany it to preserve the joy of being with students and to protect our professionalism that is critical to meeting young adolescents’ needs.”
—David Brown and Trudy Knowles
Preview the Preface, Epilogue, and Chapter 3: Understanding Young Adolescents’ Unique Brain Growth and Cognitive Development. New research is revealed on how adolescents respond to their personal challenges, including multitasking with technology.