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In December of 2019, we posted an article to explain the developing situation between the Texas Education Agency and the Houston Independent School District (HISD)

We have written at length about the power of executive function at school and at home. However, we often focus on how executive function interacts

Most conflict in the classroom or at home ensues because of a failure to follow instructions. Teachers and parents get angry when they give clear

At Staying Ahead of the Game, we firmly believe that habits and systems driven by executive functioning skill research can help any student thrive in

As a high school student, writing is an essential part of your education. Whether you’re working on essays, research papers, or creative writing projects, writing

One of the most challenging components of high school is the transition of social-emotional demands. Students must navigate more complex academic demands, social relationships, and

As we have discussed in our blog and newsletter numerous times, adequate break time is essential to staving off burnout and maintaining a sustainable output

As parents and educators, we answer a host of questions every day. Some are purely factual, for example when students want to know what time

As the school year goes on and the weather gets colder, students spend more and more time indoors. While there are some great things about

One of the most difficult attributes required to be an effective student is learning how to learn. As nebulous as that attribute sounds, it’s not

The educational environment is totally different today than it was twenty, ten, or even five years ago. Most parents and teachers didn’t grow up in

Starting the new semester on the right foot can set the tone for the rest of the academic year. Some students are amped up to

As students prepare to face the academic decathlon called midterms, we wanted to compile our best tips for maintaining one’s mental health during the exam

It’s December. As everyone else focuses on holiday preparations and end of year meetings, students only have one thing on their minds: midterms.  Midterms (or

Perhaps the following scenario sounds familiar. A hypothetical student, Jessica, has a history of excellence in school and extracurricular activities. She shoots for the moon

Helping students become capable and confident beyond the parameters of the classroom is central to our mission. To help with this mission, we often organize

We love organization at SAOTG; that’s been made clear. Our stance on educational technology, on the other hand, is often misunderstood. Yes, we have written

Part of high school (or some more competitive middle school programs) is learning how to read. By this, we don’t mean learning how to sound

Most students despise textbook reading assignments, and it’s not hard to see why. Textbooks are built to be boring. The density of the book alone

Breaks get a bad wrap. Whether it’s the never quit mentality instilled in our kids through sports or the workaholic tendencies of many seemingly admirable

Summer reading seemed like such an easy feat several months ago, as finals week turned into summer break. Read a book and write an essay,

Too often smart students don’t have the results to match their potential. The most frustrating students are often the most capable ones. Recognizing and helping