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This story may be more than you need to know, but I like to be transparent. I hope this is helpful. Messages As you know, I’m Seth, and you probably won’t be surprised to learn that I was the struggling student that I work to help nowadays. Yep, I was
Teachers don’t have a choice (or a voice, for that matter) when it comes to standardized tests – they must proctor these tests or there will be serious consequences. But what’s wrong with the tests anyhow? Why are more and more and more people opting out? Well, I have countless problems
Please CLICK above to share. Parents, I went on a bit of a rant here, but it ends well! Enjoy. Below is the text from the email that inspired this video… I’ve reached a peak frustration level with my 2e student. I have attended many parent seminars / conferences /
“The Dip” is a completely predictable pattern for many outside-the-box students. Here’s how it goes: The semester starts strong. Organized, optimistic, ready. Classes seem to go well for a couple of weeks. A couple of things go wrong, but no cause for alarm. Maybe you forgot to study for a
The Most Important Thing in the World… It’s not grades, SAT scores, college readiness. It’s not staying out of trouble, perfection, getting a job. It’s not extra curricular, resumes, letters of recommendation. It’s not “out there” anywhere. It’s so easy to get lost in the other stuff, but it’s right
Content, Process, and Product Parents and teachers, this video breaks down three extremely helpful concepts used to build curriculum – “Content, Process, and Product”. This will give you a useful filter to can use as you contemplate how well the curriculum meets the needs of your child. Content – What
1/3 – What frustrates your kids most about YOU? 2/3 – What frustrates your kids most about SCHOOL? 3/3 – What frustrates your kids most about THEMSELVES? Last week I asked my students what frustrated them most about: Parents School Themselves The responses were really interesting and I made 3
Here is a set of 3 videos based upon the following email I received from a reader: Hello Seth, I have an 11-year old son in 6th grade, a 2E-type boy (in a “GT” program since 3rd grade and also on a 504), who is not motivated by much of
Simple but not easy: If you want to make 2016 the best year yet, begin with crystal clear intentions. There are many ways to do that, but I have outlined a solid strategy for you here. The idea is that you will free yourself from those things which block you so
Please CLICK above to share. Here’s part 3/3. In part 1, I mentioned the following: I recently received this email: My youngest (age 11) is challenged by organization. We’re working together to figure out systems and tools that help align her success in this area. In part 2 I broke
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