Student Futures

09/10/2025

“Students who write out their notes by hand had a stronger conceptual understanding and were more successful in applying and integrating the material than those who used laptops.”
— Pam Mueller & Daniel Oppenheimer - summarized in Scientific American

While taking digital notes seems more efficient research shows it may have some downsides. Laptops can be distracting if used for non-related activities during lectures. Additionally, students who type notes tend to transcribe lectures verbatim, which can result in shallow processing of the material and poorer performance on conceptual questions.

How do you take notes?

09/04/2025

🌟 Introducing the Teen Alliance Club! 🌟

Parents — what if your teen had a safe, supportive space to:
✅ Build strong study skills
✅ Explore volunteering opportunities
✅ Practice leadership and communication
✅ Connect with motivated peers

That’s what the Teen Alliance Club is all about. Starting soon, students will meet once a week to grow academically, develop life skills, and prepare for the future — all while having fun and making new friends.

✨ This is a brand-new program in our community, and we’d love for your teen to be part of the very first group!

📩 Comment below or send me a message to learn more and join the interest list. Spots are limited!

08/14/2022

As we head back to school let's focus on our mindset and mental well being instead of our grades.

Creating a positive mindset is beyond challenging. Especially, if our inner critic has taken over and all we hear is the negative mind chatter. It's time to to tell off your inner critic! We have the power to change our minds. We really do!Personally, I found

08/02/2022

Shipped out my last planner! TPT sale today and tomorrow. Free Back to School signs! Etsy shop has select products on sale in August. Help me give back to local teachers! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Student-Futures
https://www.etsy.com/shop/StudentFutures

07/31/2022

Back to School Freebies and Discounts 2022-2023 School Year! Help me give back. Proceeds from my shops go to local teachers. I enjoy creating products that help students. When you purchase a product profits go to teachers who are helping our youth succeed. It takes a village, people!

ALL products are great for homeschool families, online students doing distance learning, public, private, and charter school students!Get FREE back to school signs for 2022-2023 school year in my store by clicking HERE. I created three different ones to choose from. Plus, Teachers, I made

07/01/2022

I created another workbook! Just in time for back to school. Great for teachers and guidance counselors. Printable and fillable PDF.

10/02/2020

How are you being resilient this year?

Here is a list of pointers for teenagers on what they can do to protect their emotional well-being in times of turmoil, such as the pandemic.