Much More Than Common Core

On education, motivation, giftedness, and other related areas.

Leadership

Education Leadership in Action

Jenny Grant Rankin PhD on March 2, 2026

Kim Wallace’s new book helps leaders to be game-changers.

Kim Wallace’s new book helps leaders to be game-changers.

Creativity

How Storythinking Builds Resilience and Creativity

Jenny Grant Rankin PhD on February 2, 2026

Storythinking can help us thrive in the age of artificial intelligence and beyond.

Storythinking can help us thrive in the age of artificial intelligence and beyond.

Artificial Intelligence

How to Use AI to Amplify (Not Hinder) Learning

Jenny Grant Rankin PhD on January 4, 2026

Thompson Morrison offers guidance on practical and powerful AI use in classrooms.

Thompson Morrison offers guidance on practical and powerful AI use in classrooms.

Artificial Intelligence

Students Need AI Today to Succeed Tomorrow

Jenny Grant Rankin PhD on December 1, 2025

Winston Roberts on why we can't ignore AI in schools.

Winston Roberts on why we can't ignore AI in schools.

Intelligence

Why Some Real Mensans Enjoy "Real Housewives"

Jenny Grant Rankin PhD on November 13, 2025

High IQ could be the reason for your love of reality television.

High IQ could be the reason for your love of reality television.

Intelligence

The Link Between Real Mensans and Real Housewives

Jenny Grant Rankin PhD on November 12, 2025

Like a genius, a show can be more complex than it first appears.

Like a genius, a show can be more complex than it first appears.

Intelligence

Are You Smart Enough for the "Housewives"?

Jenny Grant Rankin PhD on November 11, 2025

Learn how "The Real Housewives of Orange County" appeals to the intellectual curiosity and problem-solving tendencies of high-IQ viewers.

Learn how "The Real Housewives of Orange County" appeals to the intellectual curiosity and problem-solving tendencies of high-IQ viewers.

Intelligence

The Real Mensans of Orange County

Jenny Grant Rankin PhD on November 10, 2025

Is there a link between "The Real Housewives" show and high IQ?

Is there a link between "The Real Housewives" show and high IQ?

Education

AI Is Here to Stay (What Educators Need to Know)

Jenny Grant Rankin PhD on November 1, 2025

Navigating the most pressing questions facing schools in the AI age.

Navigating the most pressing questions facing schools in the AI age.

Education

Helping Students Become AI Literate

Jenny Grant Rankin PhD on October 1, 2025

A compelling case for embracing AI carefully in schools.

A compelling case for embracing AI carefully in schools.

Media

Student Autonomy Is the Missing Piece in the Phone Debate

Jenny Grant Rankin PhD on September 1, 2025

How can we manage phone use on school campuses?

How can we manage phone use on school campuses?

Education

Teaching Youth to Make Better Decisions

Jenny Grant Rankin PhD on August 7, 2025

Lessons on decision-making from cognitive scientist and world poker champion Annie Duke, Ph.D.

Lessons on decision-making from cognitive scientist and world poker champion Annie Duke, Ph.D.

Decision-Making

Decision-Helping Strategies From a Poker Champion

Jenny Grant Rankin PhD on August 6, 2025

Here are some helpful decision-making lessons from cognitive scientist (and world poker champion) Annie Duke, Ph.D.

Here are some helpful decision-making lessons from cognitive scientist (and world poker champion) Annie Duke, Ph.D.

Decision-Making

You Need Both Grit and Quit

Jenny Grant Rankin PhD on August 5, 2025

Lessons from cognitive scientist and world poker champion Annie Duke, Ph.D.

Lessons from cognitive scientist and world poker champion Annie Duke, Ph.D.

Decision-Making

When You Consider Quitting, You Should

Jenny Grant Rankin PhD on August 4, 2025

Lessons from cognitive scientist (and world poker champion) Annie Duke, Ph.D.

Lessons from cognitive scientist (and world poker champion) Annie Duke, Ph.D.

Decision-Making

Reducing Uncertainty to Make Winning Decisions

Jenny Grant Rankin PhD on August 3, 2025

Lessons from cognitive scientist and world poker champion Annie Duke, Ph.D.

Lessons from cognitive scientist and world poker champion Annie Duke, Ph.D.

Decision-Making

Gaming Your Way to Winning Decisions

Jenny Grant Rankin PhD on August 2, 2025

The role that luck and skill play in life's outcomes, from cognitive scientist and world poker champ Annie Duke, Ph.D.

The role that luck and skill play in life's outcomes, from cognitive scientist and world poker champ Annie Duke, Ph.D.

Decision-Making

How to Make Winning Decisions: Luck and Uncertainty

Jenny Grant Rankin PhD on August 1, 2025

Lessons from cognitive scientist (and World Poker Champion), Annie Duke, PhD.

Lessons from cognitive scientist (and World Poker Champion), Annie Duke, PhD.

Education

A Positive Spin on Student AI Use

Jenny Grant Rankin PhD on July 1, 2025

Student AI use can grow trust between students and teachers and strengthen relationships if handled proactively.

Student AI use can grow trust between students and teachers and strengthen relationships if handled proactively.

Career

Turning Generational Differences Into Assets

Jenny Grant Rankin PhD on June 2, 2025

Gentelligence reframes generational differences—and Professor Grunsted shows us how.

Gentelligence reframes generational differences—and Professor Grunsted shows us how.