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Student Perspective: How Teachers Can Help Students with a Learning Difference Diagnosis

Posted October 27, 2021 by Caitlin Vanderberg

Teachers take on an important role when it comes to supporting students with learning differences. This student-authored post is part of a series...

The Power of Youth Advisory Groups

Posted October 20, 2021 by Caitlin Vanderberg

Youth input and action not only increases the accuracy of research and efficacy of programs, but can also improve students’ academic performance...

36th Annual EF Conference Speaker Spotlight: David Flink on Identity, Advocacy, and Accommodations

Posted September 13, 2021 by Caitlin Vanderberg

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...

Student Perspective: Why I Think Test-Taking Is Detrimental to All Students

Posted September 15, 2021 by Caitlin Vanderberg

What are students’ thoughts about test-taking? This student-authored post is part of a series that highlights student perspectives around learning...

Student Perspective: How to Make Summer Work Less Stressful

Posted August 27, 2021 by Caitlin Vanderberg

How can teachers make summer work less stressful for their students? This student-authored post is part of a series that highlights student...

Lessons from ResearchILD’s 2020-2021 EF and Equity Fellows: Part III

Posted August 11, 2021 by Caitlin Vanderberg

All educators play a crucial role in counteracting systemic racism and developing equitable approaches that support the success of every student...

Student Perspective: 3 Tips for a More Equitable Classroom

Posted July 28, 2021 by Caitlin Vanderberg

Creating a more equitable classroom environment for students with learning differences can have a lasting positive impact on their educational...

Student Perspective: Creating a Safe Environment for Students with Learning Differences

Posted July 14, 2021 by Caitlin Vanderberg

Creating a safe classroom environment for students with learning differences can have a lasting positive impact on their educational experiences...

Students Speak: What Does Metacognition Mean Anyway?

Posted March 23, 2017 by Michael Greschler

At the recent Learning Differences Conference, the SMARTS team presented a workshop on strategies that foster metacogntion, or self-awareness, in...

Students Speak: It’s Not About How Quick You Finish

Posted April 19, 2017 by Michael Greschler

Here at SMARTS we always love to hear stories of students who have learned to take a strategic approach to their schoolwork. Teaching executive...

Students Speak: School Was Always a Struggle for Me, Part 1

Posted July 25, 2017 by Michael Greschler

ResearchILD intern, Acadia Connor, is a recent high school graduate who has dyslexia and is a college-bound honors student. Acadia recently...

Students Speak: School Was Always a Struggle for Me, Part 2

Posted July 27, 2017 by Michael Greschler

This is part 2 of our series from ResearchILD intern, Acadia Connor, a recent high school graduate who has dyslexia and is a college-bound honors...

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