How children develop through a system of dynamic relationships and the collective set of contexts that they experience across their life spans.
A framework for the development of skills children need for success in school and beyond.
A research synthesis by Linda Darling-Hammond aimed at educators.
A synthesis of the role of relationships and key macro and micro-contexts—poverty, racism, families, communities, schools, and peers—in supporting and/or undermining the healthy development of children and youth, using a relational developmental systems framework.
A synthesis of foundational knowledge from multiple scientific disciplines regarding how humans develop in context.
Pamela Cantor, M.D. discusses the inequities of the current education system and proposes a new vision for learning grounded in whole-child development.
Don't be afraid of A.I. Chatbots. They could be key to boosting your child's learning.
National PTA Podcast, featuring Pamela Cantor, M.D., on how to help your child through crises.
New research in youth and adolescent development and what it means for creating learning contexts that truly support and nurture the whole child.
So what is it about adolescents and the adolescent brain that has made them particularly vulnerable to pandemic stress. And what can we as teachers, parents, and caregivers do to support them?
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.
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.
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.
Watch Pamela Cantor, M.D. answer questions from parents in this video series from The Human Potential L.A.B. and Learning Heroes, part of their Go Beyond Grades campaign.
Spring 2025