Brainstorm: Atkinson Fellow Alanna Mitchell and how neuroscience can improve our education system.

Alanna Mitchell is the 2008 Atkinson Fellow in Public Policy. She is a journalist and author of Sea Sick: The Global Ocean in Crisis.

Alanna Mitchell is the 2008 Atkinson Fellow in Public Policy. She is a journalist and author of Sea Sick: The Global Ocean in Crisis.

Yasmina Sekkat is an associate producer for The Agenda with Steve Paikin. She has an undergraduate degree in Film and Media Studies from Queen's University and a postgraduate certificate in Writing and Producing for Television from Humber College. She previously interned at The Agenda. Follow Yasmina on Twitter.

Yasmina Sekkat is an associate producer for The Agenda with Steve Paikin. She has an undergraduate degree in Film and Media Studies from Queen's University and a postgraduate certificate in Writing and Producing for Television from Humber College. She previously interned at The Agenda. Follow Yasmina on Twitter.

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Reading, Writing... and Boys-Only Schools? Toronto District School Board Director of Education Chris Spence on paving a new educational path.

Chris Spence is the Toronto District School Board Director of Education. Dr. Spence is a renowned educator and dedicated community advocate, who most recently was Director of Education at the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board.

Chris Spence is the Toronto District School Board Director of Education. Dr. Spence is a renowned educator and dedicated community advocate, who most recently was Director of Education at the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board.

Mark Brosens is an associate producer on The Agenda with Steve Paikin. He has a B.A. in Political Studies from Queen's University and a M.A. from the joint graduate program in Communication and Culture with Ryerson and York Universities. Previously, he has interned on Parliament Hill and for a public policy think tank. Follow Mark on Twitter.

Mark Brosens is an associate producer on The Agenda with Steve Paikin. He has a B.A. in Political Studies from Queen's University and a M.A. from the joint graduate program in Communication and Culture with Ryerson and York Universities. Previously, he has interned on Parliament Hill and for a public policy think tank. Follow Mark on Twitter.

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