In the ideal world, school counselors would have the time and energy to serve all students in the college admissions process by proving them with 1:1 attention. However, the reality is that most are overworked and underresourced. Furthermore, given the complexity of college admissions and the competing demands high school counselors face (e.g., scheduling, AP […]
At some point during their academic career, a student may encounter an academically challenging season and find themselves recommended for an academic support program. This can occur just once or twice when a subject is particularly difficult, or many students will find themselves regularly being challenged by academic expectations, especially as they grow in complexity. […]
Executive dysfunction can feel like an overwhelming condition for both students and parents when it occurs during the middle school years. Fortunately, there are proven strategies for parents to utilize to support their student as they deal with the challenges of executive dysfunction. Executive functions are the skills we utilize to make decisions, plan ahead, […]
Middle school is a unique transitional period for students, with growing responsibilities and new academic challenges compounding during the two to three year period. During this time, it’s particularly important for students to refine their study skills to prepare for high school and a postsecondary education. Unfortunately, many middle school students are already behind when […]
High school is an exciting time for many students—but also a critical time when it comes to determining their futures. For many high school students, it can be hard to stay focused on school, especially when it comes to studying in their own time to prepare for tests and really retain the information they are […]
Dear Friends of Effective Students, Effective Students opens a new location in Charlotte, NC providing trusted academic coaching and executive function workshops to students. In collaboration with Fine Educational Solutions, Effective Students expands offerings to include college counseling holistic career counseling services to students nationwide. ATLANTA, GA – [Feb. 6, 2024] – Effective Students brings […]
Student performance is a hot topic for educators across the country. Teachers face immense pressure to deliver high test scores and to develop capable students, yet they also must deal with outside factors that can make that feel harder than ever. There is one tool we often see missing, though: a strong study skills curriculum. […]
In an educational setting, executive functions are essential. Students rely on executive function skills everyday to complete their work, manage their workload, and take the next step in their academic and emotional journeys. As educators, we acutely know the importance of strong executive function skills—yet teaching those skills to students and getting them to implement […]
Students rely on their executive functions everyday to get their schoolwork done, participate in extracurricular activities, and complete the basic tasks of day-to-day life. Yet executive function skills are not a dedicated part of a standard school curriculum, and many students find themselves falling behind because they lack these vital skills to succeed. With the […]
Many people hear about time management for the first time at school, where teachers tout the importance of good time management skills in order to balance growing academic and extracurricular responsibilities. However, time management—and how to do it—is not necessarily taught to students in school, leading to poor habits and long-term challenges for many. Time […]