Javier Arguello
Meet our Founder and Executive Director
Javier Arguello
Javier Arguello is the Founder and Executive Director of COGx, a research and development firm in applied cognitive science. In partnership with global experts on human learning, COGx translates learning science into evidence-based programs that improve teaching and learning. COGx works with organizations that strive to make learning success a priority and are interested in improving traditional approaches to teaching with science-based approaches that foster mastery, equity, and engagement. Javier leads the development of COGx programs in collaboration with the world’s leading experts in the science of learning as well as the organization’s global strategic partnerships with organizations that adopt COGx programs. COGx was recognized as the world’s top Science of Learning solution at the 2023 Reimagine Education Awards, sponsored by Wharton and QS; selected among 1100+ entries and a panel of 650+ judges. COGx also earned 1st place in the United States as top EdTech solution to promote college success in 2023. Javier is a frequent speaker on the topics of modernizing education, cognition and learning and adopting the science of learning to improve academic outcomes. Javier has published over 50 articles and essays and presented at dozens of global conferences and been interviewed by CNN and other global news outlets.
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Graduate Research Fellow, Cognitive Science; Harvard Kennedy School (MPA); Yale University (MBA)
Transforming Teaching & Learning with Evidence from Science of Learning
We partner with organizations who strive to make teaching and learning more effective, efficient, and accessible. Our programs help school systems attract and retain educators empowered to thrive and students who can flourish, while improving learning outcomes.
COGx Science of Learning Programs with Javier Arguello
Teach for Mastery
This program fills a common gap in teacher training, how do people learn? Gain a toolbox of strategies that will ensure your students remember what you teach them well beyond their time in your classroom.
Developing Sophisticated Learners
This program fills a common gap in teacher training, how do people learn? Gain a toolbox of strategies that will ensure your students remember what you teach them well beyond their time in your classroom.
Processing Skills & Learning Success
Learn how to successfully capture your student's attention, adequately address processing speed, and discover about working memory and how students can best use it to create excellence in their classrooms.
Thought Leadership
[Harvard & COGx]
Turning an Ocean Liner: Why Is Change In Schools So Hard?
Panelists Richard Lemons & Javier Arguello discuss the persistent challenges hindering substantial improvements in the K-12 education system.
[Yale & COGx]
Schooling as if Learning Mattered Part II
Learn from a distinguished panel of "disruptors" discussing innovation in education and the limitations of our status quo. The discussion is moderated by Javier Arguello (COGx Founder and Yale ’03).
[Yale & COGx]
Schooling as if Learning Mattered Part I
Learn from a panel of experts in education as they discuss traditional schooling and how to modernize it for the 21st century. The discussion is moderated by Javier Arguello (COGx Founder and Yale ’03).
Learning with Skills, Not Pills: Javier Arguello at TEDxRockCreekPark
Cognitive Learning & Academic Excellence
If students are born wanting to learn, why are so many falling behind?Discover how learning by cognition rather than biological age can help!
World Bank President & COGx
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim launches the Global Education Platform at the World Government Summit.
Montgomery College & COGx
Cognitive Enhancement: A Bridge to 21st Century Skills.