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Published April 17, 2009, 01:28 AM

Brain researcher talks education

Dr. Steven J. Hughes, a researcher and pediatric neuropsychologist at the University of Minnesota, is presenting “The Curious and Creative Child: How Can We Build Better Brains?” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at The Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust St.

Dr. Steven J. Hughes, a researcher and pediatric neuropsychologist at the University of Minnesota, is presenting “The Curious and Creative Child: How Can We Build Better Brains?” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at The Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust St.

Hughes will illustrate how a brain-based approach to education provides a foundation for the development of academic, social and decision-making skills.

His free appearance is sponsored by Heartland Montessori School in River Falls and Hudson. Hughes is a proponent of Montessori education.

For more information, contact Heartland at www.heartlandmontessori.org, call (715) 426-0350 or info@heartlandmontessori.org.

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