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Watch highlights from recent Pamela Cantor, M.D. interviews and presentations, featuring her insights on topics including education, human development, and unlocking human potential.
A Forbes article by Talia Milgrom-Elcott, leader of Beyond100K, highlights the science of optimism and how it can transform lives. Quoting Pamela Cantor, M.D., the article describes the link between our actions and biological resilience, emphasizing a commitment to meaningful steps that unlock human potential.
Pamela Cantor, M.D., explains the biology of learning and its connection to belonging in this video from History Co:Lab as part of the Building Belonging Project, a product of the Jacobs Foundation and New America’s Learning Sciences Exchange (LSX) fellowship.
Eric Tucker reflects on Pamela Cantor, M.D.’s keynote at the Advancing Artificial Intelligence, Measurement and Assessment System Innovation Summit. Like scientific revolutions of the past, Dr. Cantor contends that we need a paradigm shift in understanding and measuring human learning and development.
The tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia highlights the ongoing threat of gun violence in schools. Pamela Cantor, M.D., explores the biological impact of stress on children's ability to learn and provides tips for adults to help reassure and support young people in the aftermath of such events.
In a world where uncertainty seems to be the only constant, maintaining a positive outlook is more crucial than ever. A Forbes article by Talia Milgrom-Elcott, leader of Beyond100K, delves into the power of optimism as a solution to 2024's complexities and challenges and shares insights from Pamela Cantor, M.D.
A research synthesis by Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Na’ilah Suad Nasir, Pamela Cantor, M.D., and Hirokazu Yoshikawa offers a conceptual foundation for rethinking the nature of learning, the work of teaching, and the purpose and design of schools and youth-facing policies.
Pamela Cantor, M.D. explores the differences between online transactions and relationships. Some kids have thousands of online connections, but they shouldn’t be confused for real friendships. In many cases they are hollow promises. Social media can make us feel more isolated despite being more 'connected' than ever.
Pamela Cantor, M.D. explains what working memory is, how it works, why it's the gateway to learning, and the forces, including social media, that impede its critical function.
In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Pamela Cantor, M.D. delves deeply into the essence of self-actualization and offers valuable guidance for unlocking the boundless possibilities that lie within each of us.
New insights into the human brain and biology are challenging long-held but false assumptions about talent, learning, and human potential.
March 4, 2024, Austin, TexasPamela Cantor, M.D. delivers a talk on the brain's astonishing malleability, and the forces at play to unlock the potential in each and every person.
November 3, 2023, Boise, IdahoPamela Cantor, M.D. discusses the inequities of the current education system and proposes a new vision for learning grounded in whole-child development.
Click here to access all of the articles Pamela Cantor, M.D. has written for Psychology Today.
A framework for the development of skills children need for success in school and beyond.
Pamela Cantor, M.D. delivers the keynote address, “A Fierce Sense of Belonging: Fuel for Engagement, Motivation, and Learning”.
July 18–20, 2023, OnlineHow Family Engagement Can Support Student Mental Health and Well-Being.
May 23, 2023, 1–2:30 PM ETThe struggle to overcome learning loss and build resiliency.
In a keynote speech, Pamela Cantor, M.D. explores how human connections wire the brain and fuel learning.
April 21-23, 2023Part of the 2023 Attendance Awareness Campaign, this webinar focuses on strategies for increasing attendance, engagement, and belonging by drawing on the assets available to schools and communities.
March 30, 2023What is it about adolescents and the adolescent brain that makes them particularly vulnerable to stress? And what can we as teachers, parents, and caregivers do to support them?
NPR's A. Martínez interviews Pamela Cantor, M.D. about a Pew report that finds U.S. parents' biggest concern is the mental health of their children.
Don't be afraid of A.I. Chatbots. They could be key to boosting your child's learning.
Is the stress of the holiday season wearing you down? Here's a way out.
Learning Loss: Learn What We Can Do About It Watch Dr. Pamela Cantor, M.D. in conversation with NBC News' Kate Snow, National PTA President Anna King, and Co-CEO of Excellence Community Charter Schools Dr. Charlene Reid as they answer parents' top questions about supporting young learners. From motivation and resilience to summer learning and academic success, explore expert insights on what truly helps children thrive. Watch the full discussion here.
U.S. Department of Education, National Coordinating Conference
Dec 7, 2022National PTA Podcast, featuring Pamela Cantor, M.D., on how to help your child through crises.
Every human skill in every person has a developmental range, but the sad fact is that most of us never get to explore the upper limits, whether in classrooms, in sports, or in the arts.
Shawn Ginwright discusses his new book, The Four Pivots: Reimagining Justice, Reimagining Ourselves, and provides what he describes as a “roadmap” for people to embody the change they want to see in society.