The 14–24 Brain Window: Why High School Is the Most Important Time to Build Soft Skills

Rob Heller

Published on: 21/07/2026

The adolescent brain is uniquely malleable — more capable of forming new habits and beliefs than at almost any other point in life. This deep dive explains the neuroscience of the 14–24 window, why it's Boost's core design principle, and what it means for every school administrator's decisions about programming.