Neuroplasticity was and is the term that explains how the brain changes and learns. The adolescent mind has always been different from other ages but with the increase in technology and the impact of the pandemic the middle school brain is far different than before. This session will provide the neuroscience of how the brain learns but emphasis will be on current research in both teaching and learning and the how technology, COVID, drugs, and alcohol impact the adolescent brain. This information is vital for all who work with our middle level students.