Your students can be geniuses, literally. No matter what circumstances, background, setbacks, or even learning challenges, you students can excel at genius levels. And drumroll.... Yes, IQ can improve, not just a little bit, but dramatically! I did my best to present the evidence in an engaging way, but there's tons of great research out there. I don't know why this information isn't shared enough. Many teachers, students, counselors, administrators and parents aren't aware of this. Yes many teachers are growth minded. We've read Carol Dweck's work. We do believe our kiddos can learn and "grow their brains," but not to the genius extent I'm talking about so we don't push students to the highest levels they are certainly capable of. Watch this video and leave transformed in your understanding about intelligence. Your growth mindset will be taken to another level! Share with others, like and subscribe! This channel provides professional development for educators, administrators, counselors, staff and anyone works with students who want to improve student social and emotional learning, school culture, classroom management, cognitive engagement, and performance. 0:00 Introduction: Why I made this video, why ALL TEACHERS need to watch this, and why you must share this! 2:03 Let's talk about neuroplasticity and why this brain feature is exciting and encouraging to know! 3:58 Neuron (Brain cell) density through development and the sad truth about retirement 5:40 What London taxi drivers can teach us 6:10 What about students with learning differences? 8:07 So what's the genius secret? Check out the 4 ingredients! 12:34 What about IQ? Is it static or dynamic and how much? 17:39 Teachers matter 19:25 Teacher mindset is critical 20:32 Let's look at some famous case studies 23:17 The myth of the quick learner 24:21 The benefits of starting early 25:11 You can raise geniuses. 30:20 Can we become geniuses later in life? Or did we have to start young? WHO AM I: I’m Gerard Vargas, a former high school science teacher, teacher trainer, and university professor who helps people achieve their goals by optimizing their beliefs and behaviors. I’m the cofounder of the Legacy Mastery Academy, an organization that offers curriculum and training to help students and teachers develop Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) skills like self-discipline, working well with others, and emotional management so they can increase achievement in all areas of their life. Learn more about what we do at If you would like to support our work: 1. Become a member of the Legacy Mastery Academy. 2. Subscribe to this channel :) 3. Also check out some of our amazing services and products (see below) Mindset Mastery SEL Curriculum: The first hands-on, inquiry-based, comprehensive SEL program for grades 6-12+ that is founded on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to optimize beliefs, thinking patterns, and habits. SEL Dialogues cards build community and psychological safety while strengthening every SEL skill through a fun game that’s perfect for community or restorative justice circles. The SEL Mindset Journal helps you build ten habits that improve your motivation, self-discipline, self-control, energy levels, happiness, and resilience! SEL visuals are captivating cartoons that stimulate discussion, community, and SEL mastery. Use them in community circles, to start discussions, as lesson hooks, and to support English Language learners and students with special needs. Classroom SEL Plugins are short SEL routines that directly help students master academic content in any subject area and grade level! Adult SEL Plugins are short routines that develop staff SEL, improve staff culture, well-being, performance, and help you achieve your staff meeting or PD objectives! Our SEL PD options help meet your staff’s needs and earn Continuing Education Units; from our 5-Day SEL Institute, a Seminar for students, teachers, and parents, to our focused SEL PD series! Learn more: