" But, he says, "they should not replace other avenues of learning, replace or diminish more active forms of play, or become a babysitting device.

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Adapting her talents to the demand of her customers, Judi reshaped her class and incorporated jazz technique into easy-to-follow routines that focused more on getting students active and losing weight than on learning complex dance moves.

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Active Learning's student body may be more accustomed to vegetarian diets than most, with 85% of the students being Asian and another 10% Hispanic, said Margie Feinberg, spokeswoman for the New York Department of Education.

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When you start something new, a large number of neurons in the frontal cortex (the higher, more conscious command area of the brain) are recruited and become active, helping you in the learning process.

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