Evan Weinberger

Rethinking Class Preparation As students progress through school, their approach to class time evolves significantly. Imagine a boat navigating a river, with two distinct banks on either side. One bank represents “pure learning,” where students encounter new concepts through reading, lectures, or group activities. The other bank symbolizes “organizing and predicting,” where the focus shifts […]

Conquering College The leap from high school to college is one of the most transformative—and challenging—experiences in a young adult’s life. It’s a time that promises newfound freedom and the chance to carve out a path of one’s own. However, beneath the excitement lies a truth that many students and their families underestimate: the transition

Communication & Self-Advocacy Effective communication with teachers is a critical skill for students, especially in the modern age. Teacher communication is a pivotal component of self-advocacy and impression management—two vital aspects of Executive Function. Self-advocacy involves the ability to speak up for oneself, ask for what is needed, and navigate academic challenges independently. Impression management,

Why We Take Notes Let’s talk about note-taking. This will not be a drawn out post about the Cornell method or venn diagramming. Instead, we’re going to explore why students should take notes in the first place. Tactics are only helpful when you understand the rationale behind the activity. Students can endure hundreds of presentations

Students often struggle with assignments during the first week or two. To be clear, this isn’t because there are too many assignments; rather, it’s often because there aren’t enough. This period, instead of being busy, can seem like an extension of summer. Students might find themselves with little to do, leading them to maintain their

As students head back to school in the next few weeks, there’s a sense of optimism. Back to school season is a time of fresh beginnings and new challenges, but one old habit often reappears: cramming. While cramming might seem like a quick fix for last-minute studying, it’s actually one of the least effective ways

Parents often ask us what their students should be working on over the summer. Summer break is an excellent time to fill in content gaps from prior years, build a stable foundation for the next year, or utilize advanced coursework to strengthen compensatory skills. Although every student is different, one skill we generally recommend working

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