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Parents always ask about what their child should do over the summer to improve their executive functioning skills. While SAT tutoring and academic enrichment will

As May draws to a close, students and their parents are switching roles as the school year oscillates between periods of humdrum routine and intensive

Many students cringe when I suggest flashcards as a study tool, eschewing this seemingly anachronistic practice for more stimulating study methods. However, I quickly remind

It’s almost May, which means final exams are right around the corner. True to form, we wanted to provide students with proactive support for exam

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a significant shift in how we educate. Schools introduced instant messaging with teachers, zoom office hours, self-paced learning exercises, and

Procrastination is a familiar topic on our blog page. It affects almost every student over the age of eight, becoming progressively more powerful through a

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT, is becoming increasingly common in various industries, including education. As with any new technology, there

As the end of the semester approaches, we often encourage students to ‘audit the grade book’ as part of a proactive approach to final exams.

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