Evan Weinberger

Nobody likes a helicopter parent, right? Most of us have heard the term used at some point, probably in a critical way, but what exactly is a “helicopter parent”? Before we dive into the details of helicopter parenting, we need to understand exactly what it means. The first usage of the term appeared in the […]

This blog post is about a controversial subject. Well, it’s a controversial subject for students, at least. As summer approaches, students eagerly anticipate a break from school routines, embracing the freedom and relaxation that come with the longer, sunnier days of June and July. Breaks are important, yes. But too much of a good thing

Executive Function (EF) refers to a set of cognitive processes that help individuals manage themselves and their resources to achieve goals. These processes include working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control, which together enable planning, focusing attention, remembering instructions, and juggling multiple tasks effectively. EF skills are crucial not just in academic settings but across

Final exams are similar to Olympic events. Just as an athlete trains relentlessly for four years for an event that may last mere seconds, students spend months preparing for exams whose outcomes hinge largely on their performance in a few crucial hours. For athletes, while the preparation phase is extensive, the true test of their

As the final exams conclude, a common scene unfolds among students: stacks of notes are discarded, textbooks close for the last time, and school-built routines dissolve into the onset of summer freedom. For many, the end of exams triggers an immediate shift away from academics, a well-deserved break from months of study and stress. In

For better or worse, cumulative exams are a constant of academic life. Although they seem like mere elongated versions of traditional assessments, in reality, these exams test much more than recall. They assess a student’s ability to integrate and apply knowledge across various topics in a truncated time frame. Given their comprehensive nature and the

This is usually the month when final exam preparation finally becomes tangible. For months, students and teachers discuss cumulative exams in the abstract; this is when things get real. End-of-year assessments are not just tests of knowledge, but trials of organized thought and sustained focus. By integrating three simple principles we can help students develop

The classroom is where learning traditionally happens, but it’s not the only place. Yet not all students resonate with the pace or style of this primary form of education. Thus, it’s crucial for students to learn how to harness the power of “secondary” forms of education—all of the learning tools outside of the classroom. Secondary

When we think about learning or really any effortful activity, it’s easy to assume that more freedom, time, and resources would naturally lead to better outcomes. But that’s not necessarily true.  Sometimes, artificial constraints can cause better outcomes. The Magic of Limited Choices Consider a young writer, Sophie, who is working on an essay on

A year has passed since we last examined the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. As we said then, generative AI presents both opportunities and challenges that we must navigate with care.  Students, like the rest of us, are learning how to use this technology responsibly, and that process takes time. But it’s important