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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

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

Introduction to SAOTG’s In-Depth Procrastination Guide Procrastination and its progeny are significant barriers to student success. This guide arms parents, teachers, and support professionals with

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

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

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We often tell teachers and coaches to find ways to be the most interesting thing in the room.  In other words, teaching requires capturing and

More than Academics Students have a lot on their plate. They navigate a complex terrain, not just academically but also in their social and emotional

At some point in every student’s academic career, self-reliance becomes a necessity rather than a virtue. Whether it’s the subject matter or the teaching style,

There is a difference between movement and progress.  Movement is aimless action. Progress, on the other hand, is intentional action toward a clear objective. Students,

As the new year approaches, it’s a reasonable time for students to reflect on their past achievements and setbacks and set new objectives for their

As the semester draws to a close, students need to do three things. First, they need to celebrate another semester in the books. Every semester

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

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

We are constantly searching for new ways to optimize study habits and enhance the learning experience. Every year, a student or parent asks a question

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Soft skills.” This term burst onto the corporate lingo scene in the late 1990s and has not lost its prominence. Everyone is vaguely aware that