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In this video, we’re sharing practical, real-life strategies to help your child strengthen executive functioning skills, the tools they need to plan, stay organized, manage time, and follow through with confidence.

Whether your child struggles with focus, organization, or getting started, you’ll walk away with actionable ways to support them without overwhelm.

Because success isn’t just about ability, it’s about systems, structure, and support.

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Why emotional disturbance, a special ed category, is a double-edged sword for students Every school has problem students, but some are labeled emotionally disturbed (ED) and taught separately from others.

Ever feel like your child knows what to do…but just can’t seem to get it done? You’re not alone—and it’s often not about motivation. It’s about executive functioning.

Executive functioning skills are the brain’s “management system.” They help students plan, stay organized, manage time, and follow through on tasks. The good news? These skills can be taught and strengthened with the right support at home.

Here are a few simple ways to start building executive functioning today:

• Create a consistent routine – same homework time, same space, every day
• Break tasks into smaller steps – “start your homework” becomes 1–2–3 clear actions
• Use visual supports – checklists, planners, or sticky notes go a long way
• Build in short breaks – focus works best in chunks, not long stretches
• Model thinking out loud – show your child how you plan and problem-solve

Want more support like this? Classroom Culture Academy for Parents is here to help you turn everyday moments into real skill-building opportunities.

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the many leaders who stood alongside him and helped change America. Because of their courage and vision, we have made meaningful progress in our classrooms, our communities, and our country. We celebrate how far we’ve come, while remembering there is still important work to do. If Dr. King were here today, would he be proud of how we are showing up for one another?
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✅If you love helping young readers grow and want to join a mission-driven team, we’d love to meet you.
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Send a DM to learn more and apply. Let’s build strong, confident readers together.

Facing a backlog of school discrimination cases, the U.S. Department of Education has asked hundreds of employees it fired months ago to temporarily return to work.

A Dec. 5 email obtained by USA TODAY shows the agency ordered a significant portion of staffers in the Office for Civil Rights to come back later this month.

Julie Hartman, the Education Department's press secretary for legal affairs, stressed there still aren't any plans to fully rehire those workers permanently.

The shift is the latest chapter in a months-long saga that has upended one of the most important offices in the federal Education Department, which President Donald Trump has vowed to close.

Students, parents and educators across the country have long relied on the agency's Office for Civil Rights, also known as OCR, to enforce anti-discrimination laws, especially for students with disabilities. bit.ly/3MeSxy2