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What is grit? Research psychologist Angela Duckworth describes grit as "perseverance and passion for long-term goals” and studies show that students who exhibit grit are more engaged and motivated and take greater responsibility for their own learning. We also know the value about teaching about mindsets – changing how students think about their own abilities […]

The American Academy of Pediatrics has emphasized how essential it is for kids to return to learning this fall, as school is a place where students explore opportunities to socialize, receive social-emotional support, and gather essential tools for everyday survival. But the health risks associated with going back to face-to-face classrooms in a pandemic are […]

Now that the novelty of returning to school has started to wear off, our students are facing the reality of hybrid and online learning. The 2020-21 academic year promises to amplify anxiety that complicates a successful educational experience. Given the very real challenges students, teachers and parents are confronting daily, ordinary worries about academics, extracurricular […]

Success in school and life depends on well-developed work habits, a positive mindset, a flexible attitude and a willingness to work skillfully. And in these challenging times, keeping the goal of building students’ skills at the forefront of intentional and strategic teaching is a balancing act. Recently, ExQ® partnered with Education Dive to survey more […]

In recent years, scientific understanding of the brain has changed, and research has shown that cognitive brain training stimulates development and primes the brain for learning. But are today’s schools implementing systematic training programs to help our students learn HOW to learn? Join Sucheta Kamath, Founder and CEO, ExQ® and Meredith Campbell, Senior Partnership Director, […]

Since the start of COVID-19 in 2020, states and school districts have made remarkable efforts to strategically manage the disruption caused by the pandemic by implementing prudent health and safety precautions, bridging the digital divide by improving remote/hybrid learning experiences for students and activating meaningful support of students and faculty alike. However, the data shows […]

Learn how to build inclusive and equitable classrooms in your school or district. Discover how Executive Function is key to all learning, and learn five strategies for resolving common barriers to teaching students Executive Function directly, explicitly and equitably. Understand how empowering students with critical Executive Function skills helps them develop the practices and behaviors needed to […]

Explore the value and importance of teaching Executive Function skills to ensure we help all students have the necessary skills to participate in our communities as creative and courageous contributors.  What does it mean to be a contributing member in our society?  There is a great deal of discussion about the meaning of citizenship in our country today and […]

The excitement of a new year also brings new challenges to overcome, especially as we continue to face educational, health, safety and well-being issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As we gear up, how should we adjust our educational approach so that we can achieve our goals with our schools and communities? How can we […]