Once the envy of the world, American schools are now in trouble. Can the science of learning— including new insights from neuroscientists, psychologists, and educators—reveal how kids' brains work and tell us which techniques are most likely to engage and inspire growing minds? Teachers, students, parents, and scientists take center stage as NOVA explores a new vision for the School of the Future.

Originally released by PBS, 2016. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on June 01, 2018.

Introduction: School of the Future (8:09); --Pre-School (9:09); -- Working With Parents (6:59); -- Developing the Brain With Reading (5:25); -- Elementary School (4:29); -- Middle School (4:29); -- Learning Grit (6:46); -- Character Education (8:44); -- American Education System (7:30); -- High School (7:46); -- Other Side of Palo Alto (7:06); -- Getting Enough Sleep (4:26); -- Inspiring Learning (7:34); -- Group Belonging and Education (5:01); -- Urban Education (5:44); -- Gender Gap in Technology (7:54); -- Future School (5:16); -- Credits: School of the Future (1:06); .