Jagged Edge with Yogi Patel
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Jagged Edge with Yogi Patel
Why Stress Prevents Students from Thinking | Brain Science Every Educator Should Know
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What happens to learning when students are stressed?
In this Jagged Edge Insight, Yogi Patel and Dr. Lisa Riegel explore the connection between stress, executive functions, and critical thinking. Drawing on neuroscience and years of educational leadership, they explain why psychological safety isn’t just a “nice to have”—it’s essential for learning.
When students feel emotionally safe, they are more likely to think critically, solve problems, collaborate, and take healthy risks. When they don’t, the brain shifts into survival mode, making learning far more difficult.
In this Learning Moment, you’ll discover:
• Why stress interferes with executive functions
• What psychological safety looks like in schools
• How leaders influence school culture
• The difference between compliance and genuine learning
• One practical idea to help students think more deeply
This conversation is for educators, parents, school leaders, and anyone committed to creating environments where people flourish.
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Key Moments
- Harold and Bob: Why stress changes how the brain works
- Why psychological safety supports learning
- What weak thinking looks like in classrooms
- The Crew Boat leadership metaphor
- Measuring outcomes instead of outputs
- Building sustainable change in schools
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