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Please CLICK above to share. Here is a video about having the right mindset for school. I hope you enjoy it, and if you do, please share. In it I explore the purpose of education, the validity of letter grades, standardized testing, self-actualization, authenticity, and my model for looking at
Click here take the Executive Function Quiz Why is an article about Executive Function so critical? If your child struggles with school (homework, trouble staying on-task, disorganized, problems with time management, avoidant, resistant, forgetful, overwhelmed, etc.), they probably struggle with Executive Function, and this article is literally the most important
Please CLICK above to share. As far as the school year is concerned, it’s down to the wire, the pressure is on, the stakes are high. Just a couple more weeks and school is out. If students don’t pull it together right now, they will end up retaking classes, going to
We live in a time when there are more distractions than ever before. So much is vying for out attention and this makes it really challenging for kids to focus on schoolwork (or anything else for that matter). We need tools that work. Computers present a unique challenge because much of the schoolwork
Please CLICK above to share. One of my favorite questions to ask students of any age is, “what advice would you give yo your younger self?” It’s the type of open-ended question that empowers people to get really introspective really fast. It helps people come up with their own answers,
Yes, three types of failure. 1. The “F” Let’s start with the most trite type of failure, but perhaps the most corrosive since it gives birth to a perceptual limit in children that simply does not need to exist. The F. It’s a grade, supposedly an assessment of school performance. Letter
There’s an old story called “How to trap a monkey” which is a great metaphor for life and for working with your obstacles. It’s one of those stories you can apply to your life and that you’ll remember for many years. 💚 Give: Love my work and want to donate?
Far too many of my students have sleep problems, yet good sleep is one of the foundations for optimizing brain function and learning. Fortunately, after talking with countless students about this issue, it’s good to know that they often value the relationship between sleep and how they function emotionally, cognitively and physically.
Here’s the scoop: Spring has sprung and things are getting crazy. Energy is escalating. Teachers are getting tired from the long year, their plates are piling up with end of year tasks. Students are burnt out from testing. End of year assignments/projects/tests piling up. Everyone wants to be outside. It is
If you haven’t read this yet, it’s time. It’s called Stop Stealing Dreams (What is School For?) by Seth Godin. It’s one of my favorites, something I’ve read several times. I consider it a must-read for anyone interested in education that works. It’s a 200 page manifesto in PDF format.
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