The term “mindfulness” has been tossed around quite frequently in recent years. What actually is “mindfulness,” and why has it become such a...
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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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Here at SMARTS we always love to hear stories of students who have learned to take a strategic approach to their schoolwork. Teaching executive...
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When it comes to students’ learning and growth, we know that persistence matters. When we think about persistence, we typically think about...
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How can we help our students develop into flexible thinkers? Thinking routines from Project Zero can help make students’ learning processes...
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Cognitive flexibility, the ability to think flexibly, is one of the most important executive function processes to promote student success...
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“I once worked at a cheap pizza shop to get by. I kneaded the dough.” Get it? Silly jokes and puns that play with the meanings and...
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When it comes to reading, working in groups can be problematic, especially for students with dyslexia, ADHD, or other learning differences...
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We are living in an age of polarized perspectives. Whether we are talking about politics, race, or public health, the news and social media are...
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Executive function strategies that help students think flexibly are essential for success in and out of school. As teachers, we often spend time...
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Cognitive flexibility is an essential area of executive function; students who struggle to think flexibly are often rigid and easily frustrated by...
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When first starting SMARTS with a new group of students, I’ll ask them, “What is executive function?” Often a student will say that executive...
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