The uncertainty of the state of education is taking its toll on teachers, students, and parents. Constantly shifting schedules, unclear directions, and social isolation are chipping away at our motivation
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One of the most difficult things about distance learning is keeping students engaged and creating a warm, inviting atmosphere for online classes. Edutopia.com recently outlined tips for engaging students when
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The seemingly never-ending Zoom sessions that make up remote learning have made the concept of a “fresh start,” or new beginning, more important than ever for our students. Many of
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Remote learning presents new challenges and opportunities to everyone involved: teachers, students, and parents. Students with learning differences, including ADHD and dyslexia, are especially susceptible to struggling with the new
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In the executive function field, we think of organizing, planning, and prioritizing as the solutions to procrastination. However, in “Why You Procrastinate (It Has Nothing to Do With Self-Control),” Charlotte
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Executive function doesn’t happen in a vacuum. To use executive function strategies, students must be self-aware, believe they can succeed, and above all, they must be motivated! Dr. Lynn Meltzer,
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Lynn Meltzer, Ph.D., president and director of ResearchILD, has been a pioneer in the field of executive function, strategy instruction, and learning differences for more than 35 years. Dr. Meltzer’s
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Would you rather ask a classroom of students to clean out their desks or walk across a bed of hot coals? You may be pondering the right choice, but why?
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“Place your attention in the center of your body. You may want to close your eyes. Take a few breaths and allow your body to relax. Imagine you are at
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Executive function is a framework for understanding every student’s own combination of strengths and challenges. These strengths and challenges can be seen in every area of your students’ lives, in
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Looking to boost your students’ executive function abilities outside of the classroom? Head to the tennis court! A study conducted by researchers at Hokkaido University in Japan found that playing
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Many myths surrounding ADHD are potentially harmful to students, including the idea that kids with ADHD “just can’t pay attention.” While it’s true that students with ADHD often struggle with attention and
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