When teachers tell students to stay organized, what exactly does that mean? In the SMARTS curriculum, lessons on organizing and prioritizing are...
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This post is part of a series that highlights ways to teach financial literacy with executive function strategies. It’s never too early to teach...
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Are you looking for an instructional strategy that prioritizes oral reading and provides opportunities for culturally sustaining and collaborative...
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Motivating reluctant learners is no easy feat, and motivation is a key element of learning and applying executive function strategies. While there...
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Goal setting and reflection—two popular topics on the SMARTS blog—often come up around the New Year. How can you incorporate mindfulness practices...
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Developing metacognition was a common theme at ResearchILD’s 36th Annual Executive Function Conference. Here are highlights from a few of our...
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Youth input and action not only increases the accuracy of research and efficacy of programs, but can also improve students’ academic performance...
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What are students’ thoughts about test-taking? This student-authored post is part of a series that highlights student perspectives around learning...
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This is the fifth post in a series that highlights the speakers of this year’s 36th Annual Executive Function Conference, which will focus on...
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While students receive lots of advice from parents and teachers before starting college, the most meaningful advice often comes from their fellow...
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All educators play a crucial role in counteracting systemic racism and developing equitable approaches that support the success of every student...
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Remote learning presents a new format of instruction for many teachers and students. While platforms like Zoom offer a variety of features for...
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