by Diana Rolston | Jan 24, 2025 | Blog
Every educator has encountered students struggling with staying organized, managing time, or reflecting on their performance. These challenges often stem from difficulties with executive functions — the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus, remember...
by Diana Rolston | Oct 23, 2024 | Blog
Math: Love It or Hate It? There doesn’t seem to be any in-between. Why? When students decide they’re in the ‘hate it’ camp, it’s tough for them to switch sides. Carol Dweck’s research on growth mindset tells us that students’ beliefs about their abilities are...
by Diana Rolston | Oct 8, 2024 | Blog
Writing is an incredibly powerful tool for students to not only learn but also demonstrate what they’ve learned. As educators, we recognize this importance. But how can we help our students unlock their full writing potential? Interestingly, the foundation for strong...
by Diana Rolston | Sep 10, 2024 | Blog
How many students can relate to the seemingly chaotic nature of English language spelling? When students grumbled about spelling challenges or rattled off lists of exceptions, I couldn’t help but agree. English spelling can seem chaotic. But then I discovered...
by Diana Rolston | Sep 2, 2024 | Blog
As educators, we know students who always seem to interrupt and disrupt the group. Do they have a response inhibition deficit? Or that student who seems to know they have to start on an assignment but never gets going – is it a weakness in task initiation? What...
