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“Soft skills.” This term burst onto the corporate lingo scene in the late 1990s and has not lost its prominence. Everyone is vaguely aware that

Certain classes require a delicate touch. Whether caused by complex subject matter or an eclectic teacher, students must learn how to adjust their approach on

Negotiation is a fact of life. It’s a skill that everyone uses daily. Not all of us use it well, but all of us use

Building strong relationships with teachers and advisors is an essential aspect of academic and personal success. These relationships can provide mentorship, support, and guidance, assisting

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