Students Speak: Would I Trade My Brain? Part 1
The following is a transcript from a speech given by William Warren at ResearchILD’s Pathways to Success Gala. He’s all grown up now, but William was actually a student in
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What Exactly Is Metacognition? Part 2
In this blog we’re taking a look at some of the key insights on metacognition from “Four-Dimensional Education: The Competencies Learners Need to Succeed,” by Charles Fadel, Bernie Trilling, and Maya
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What Exactly Is Metacognition? Part 1
We talk a lot about metacognition on this blog. And, while we love talking about why metacognition is so important and ways to promote metacognition in the classroom, it is
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Executive Function, Metacognition, and Anxiety
We just read an excellent post on learning differences and anxiety from Benjamin Meyer, LCSW, titled, “4 Ways To Help Your Anxious Learning-Disabled Child Succeed In School.” In the article Meyer relates
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Laughing About Learning Differences
At first glance, growing up with a learning or attention difference, such as dyslexia or ADHD, doesn’t seem like something to laugh about. Often kids with who struggle in school
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Help Support Students with Learning Differences, Online Auction Now Open!
Our Pathways to Success Gala (featuring an amazing guest speaker) is coming up! Proceeds from the fundraising event will benefit ResearchILD’s SMARTS Executive Function and Mentoring program and its implementation
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The Benefits of Reading with Audiobooks
Audiobooks can be a great alternative for students who struggle with reading. However, many people think listening to audiobooks is somehow “cheating” at reading. This opinion is both harmful and
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