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Brain Development and Adolescent Growth Spurts

  • Published17 Sep 2018
  • Reviewed17 Sep 2018
  • Source Edutopia

A lot happens in your students' brains as the prefrontal cortexes mature. Some changes include improvements in communication, organization, and risk assessment.

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