- "Brilliant analysis . . ."--Wall Street Journal
- Q & A in USA Today
- "A triumph"--Washington Post
- "Highly recommended to anyone who teaches"-- Educational Horizons
- "Few other books that attempt to relate brain research to learning and teaching are as clear and straightforward." The School Administrator
- "startling . . . thought-provoking. . . a valuable contribution to any teacher's bookshelf." Childhood Education
- "fascinating. . .convincing . . ." Journal of Legal Studies Education
- A "Notable education book of 2009"--American School Board Journal
