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Month: January 2024

Make It Explicit: The Key to Teaching Executive Functions

January 12, 2024 by Chris Sturgis

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If a student is having difficulties staying focused, getting work done, or organizing points for

an issue, don’t assume that they aren’t trying. They may simply not know how to do it. They need help building their executive functions. 

Developing our executive function skills is a lifelong process,….. Read More

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