Parent Perspective: Self-Advocacy
Teachers tell me my dyslexic daughter is a good self-advocate, and I know it’s an important skill. By high school, self-advocating isn’t just...
READ MORETeachers tell me my dyslexic daughter is a good self-advocate, and I know it’s an important skill. By high school, self-advocating isn’t just...
READ MOREToday’s students will face complex challenges and uncertainty in their futures. How can we prepare young students to become self-directed learners...
READ MOREExecutive function strategies are not only relevant in the academic lives of students. As students develop, they will also see the importance of...
READ MOREWhat do schools mean when they say students should be held accountable? Unfortunately, if we’re not careful, “accountability” can sometimes...
READ MOREWhen teachers tell students to stay organized, what exactly does that mean? In the SMARTS curriculum, lessons on organizing and prioritizing are...
READ MOREThis post is part of a series that highlights ways to teach financial literacy with executive function strategies. It’s never too early to teach...
READ MOREAre you looking for an instructional strategy that prioritizes oral reading and provides opportunities for culturally sustaining and collaborative...
READ MOREMotivating reluctant learners is no easy feat, and motivation is a key element of learning and applying executive function strategies. While there...
READ MOREGoal setting and reflection—two popular topics on the SMARTS blog—often come up around the New Year. How can you incorporate mindfulness practices...
READ MOREDeveloping metacognition was a common theme at ResearchILD’s 36th Annual Executive Function Conference. Here are highlights from a few of our...
READ MOREYouth input and action not only increases the accuracy of research and efficacy of programs, but can also improve students’ academic performance...
READ MOREWhat 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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