Evan Weinberger

Procrastination is a common obstacle. It’s a phenomenon that does not discriminate, affecting tasks from essay writing to complex problem-solving in mathematics or science. The root of procrastination often lies not in laziness, but in a lack of clear direction or overwhelming task size. It’s usually a problem with starting a problem, not finishing one. […]

Our brains don’t come with an instruction manual, unfortunately, but just imagine if they did. Students could easily flip through the pages of this manual to find solutions to various system malfunctions, such as losing focus or struggling to remember something. While we can’t provide an actual instruction manual, we can certainly offer some timeless

Mid-terms and final exams are a frequent source of anxiety and frustration. Parents know how difficult these academic tests are, but struggle to help their children through the chaotic period at the end of the semester. Students know the importance of cumulative exams but need help finding a formula that works for them. The staggering

“Write an essay analyzing the character development of Holden Caulfield throughout The Catcher in the Rye. Focus on the themes of innocence and maturity. You have ninety minutes.” “Explain the significance of biodiversity in modern-day environmental science and identify one major challenge to preserving it. Suggested writing time: forty-five minutes.” “Evaluate the similarities and differences

At SAOTG, we want students to succeed in the long term. Our four pillars of Executive Function (EF) emphasize longevity and adaptability. For instance, we might help students assemble a binder to reduce missing work and late grades, but that’s not the long-term goal. By learning how to organize a binder, a student gleans organization

Everyone has that student in their class who is involved in absolutely everything. She is the student body president, the starting point guard, an honor roll student, an admissions ambassador, and everything in between. Involvement is not the defining trait, though. This student participates in just about everything without sacrificing her academics. More than that,

Let’s talk about subtle skills. These are skills that students need to succeed but that no one talks about or teaches. Subtle skillsets are a big component of our unique Executive Function (EF) curriculum. We know that succeeding as a student is about much more than raw intelligence. Habits and routines play a big role.

Group projects are ubiquitous. Middle and high school teachers of every subject assign at least one group project per year. From group lab reports in science classes to group presentations in history class, group projects are significant contributors to a student’s final grade. But these projects have more than just an academic impact; they present

How many decisions do you have to make per day? How many decisions does your child have to make? In many cases, we are making hundreds of choices every day. Weighing the pros and cons and trying to maintain our discipline often leaves us exhausted at the end of the day. Students are in the

Motivation is a fundamental component in shaping our behavior, profoundly influencing how and why we act in various facets of life. For students, maintaining consistent motivation for studies can often prove challenging. It’s particularly vital in such times to rekindle their desire to learn. However, motivation is not static, and its fluctuating nature requires a