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We can no longer simply teach...we must CAPTIVATE Listen carefully. Can you hear that? It is the sound of push notifications making their way to your students’ phones. Those waves have no regard for pedagogical aspirations, high-stakes assessments, or your children’s future. And that is why each day, when the school bell rings, we need to fight for our instructional lives. This book shows you how. EDITORIAL REVIEWS Marc Isseks perfectly captures not only the folly of an often entrenched American educational system, but also a path forward grounded in the science of human learning and unlearning. This is a must read for educators, policy makers, parents, business leaders, and anyone else with an open mind and heart who believes that understanding how and why humans learn and entrench in ideas is an essential step in helping us design better ways to learn, lead, and captivate the imagination of students. More than anything, Captivate is a call to be more nimble, more aware, and more capable in our education systems in pursuit of outcomes that not only can inspire a new generation of learners, but perhaps also propel education forward in pursuit of truly seeing and empowering students in the rarest but best of ways. Ken Wallace, Ph.D Superintendent, Education Consultant Captivate is an essential read for any educator navigating the complexities of engaging students in a world filled with digital distractions. Drawing on his vast experience, Isseks delivers practical, research-backed strategies that can be implemented immediately in the classroom. What sets this book apart is its holistic approach—focusing not only on boosting student engagement but also on fostering teacher well-being. This is a book that empowers educators with tools to create meaningful change while keeping joy at the center of the teaching experience. Dr. Michael Lubelfeld Superintendent, Author, Leadership Consultant This masterwork skillfully blends