What would professional learning look like if it was designed to match how our brains learn? This professional learning session delves into cutting-edge research from cognitive science and neuroscience, shedding light on how the brain learns and the implications for teachers, students, and schools. Key themes explored include the intricate connections between emotion, thinking, learning, and memory, as well as the diverse cognitive strengths and weaknesses that shape our perception, understanding, and problem-solving abilities. Participants will explore the dynamic process of skill development and consider the implications of these insights for schools and all aspects of the learning environments we create for students. Rather than offering easy answers, this professional learning session provides a new lens through which to view standards-based teaching and learning challenges, inviting educators to discover the unique role of professional learning in establishing schools as transformative learning organizations.