It's hard to think back that far! Scientific research has shown that learning to read changes the way our brains work. Not ...

Learning is often framed as effort plus discipline, yet 'How We Learn' by Stanislas Dehaene offers a far more precise explanation. Drawing from cognitive neuroscience, Dehaene explains how the brain ...

Toronto, February 9, 2026 – Learning to read reshapes how the brain processes language. New research from Baycrest and the University of São Paulo shows that learning to read fundamentally changes how ...

• Real-world impact: Student progressed from avoiding text to independently reading menus, road signs, and full-length novels • Dyslexia relevance: Demonstrates potential for measurable reading ...

• Scientific basis: Results align with experience-dependent neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to build skills through structured experience • Real-world impact: Student progressed from avoiding text ...