#46 How the Pandemic Changed Students' Brains with Nancy Weinstein

In this episode of Make It Mindful, Seth Fleischauer welcomes Nancy Weinstein, founder of MindPrint Learning, to explore how cognitive science can transform education. They discuss how MindPrint’s unique cognitive assessments help schools understand students' learning profiles and adapt instruction to fit each student's strengths and weaknesses. Nancy shares insights into the impact of the pandemic on students’ memory skills and practical strategies for teachers to address these challenges. The episode highlights how using data-driven approaches can lead to greater student success.Key Topics Discussed:Nancy Weinstein's journey from bioengineering to founding MindPrint Learning.How cognitive assessments create personalized learning strategies.The role of memory in post-pandemic learning challenges.Practical tips for integrating MindPrint data into busy classrooms.How cognitive tools can increase student retention and engagement.Guest Bio:Nancy Weinstein is the founder and CEO of MindPrint Learning. With a background in bioengineering, she’s dedicated to helping educators better understand how their students learn using cognitive assessments.Host Bio:Seth Fleischauer is the founder of Banyan Global Learning and a passionate advocate for teaching digital and cultural competencies through a global lens to create meaningful educational change.Episode Links:MindPrint Learning: www.mindprintlearning.com