Today’s students will face complex challenges and uncertainty in their futures. How can we prepare young students to become self-directed learners...
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Executive function strategies are not only relevant in the academic lives of students. As students develop, they will also see the importance of...
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What do schools mean when they say students should be held accountable? Unfortunately, if we’re not careful, “accountability” can sometimes...
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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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