Monthly Archives: February 2016

Processing Speed | Slow Processing Speed | Expert Chats – Understood

Learn more about processing speed issues during this live expert chat. Source: Processing Speed | Slow Processing Speed | Expert Chats – Understood

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9 Terms to Know About Executive Function | What Is Working Memory? – Understood

What terms do teachers and doctors use to talk about executive functioning issues? Here are clear definitions of nine of them, including working memory. Source: 9 Terms to Know About Executive Function | What Is Working Memory? – Understood

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The Homework Debate

This year, Regina DiStefano and Madeleine Lopez (co-directors of the AT program), began a practice in sharing articles they’ve located and facilitating conversations about the material with fellow colleagues. Their most recently shared article, about homework in independent schools, struck … Continue reading

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Beyond Working Hard: What Growth Mindset Teaches Us About Our Brains

Teaching practices around growth mindset have come a long way in the last few years. Common pitfalls have emerged, as well as strong examples of programs that work. And through it all, educators need support in developing their own growth … Continue reading

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A source for teaching inferring…

Although this is geared toward teachers, I thought it had a good deal of information to help parents as well. Click here to visit minds in bloom.      

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