Eric JensenEric Jensen is a former teacher and the author of more than twenty-eight books, including Teaching with Poverty in Mind, Tools for Engagement, Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind, Turnaround Tools for the Teenage Brain, Bringing the Common Core toLife in K-8 Classrooms, and Different Brains, Different Learners. Since the early 1990s, he has synthesized brain research and developed practical applications for educators. Dr. Jensen is a member of the invitation-only Society for Neuroscience and the President's Club at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. He cofounded SuperCamp, the first and largest brain-compatible academic enrichment program, held in sixteen countries with more than 65,000 graduates. Dr. Jensen received his BA in English from San Diego State University. He received an MA in organizational development and a PhD in human development from Fielding Graduate University. Read More Read Less