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Learning from Tragedy: Honoring Kenley’s Spirit

July 2, 2012

NOTE: I first wrote this two weeks ago, but needed some time to collect my thoughts and thoroughly review it before sharing. This is a tough story and includes my personal journey for making sense of tragedy, including a few spiritual thoughts and beliefs. There is a powerful message here for all parents and educators.…

How to Pace Instruction of SOAR® Curriculum

March 28, 2012

We often get questions about how to pace the SOAR® Learning & Soft Skills curriculum. Every teacher has a different schedule, but Susan provides some guidelines in this video: In this video, Susan goes over how to customize the curriculum and manage the pacing by dividing available instruction time across sections of the program. See our Pacing Guide for more…

The Brain Biology of Learning Disabilities

January 31, 2012

For the last two weeks, I have been writing about a 9 year-old boy named Will who is struggling with reading. I prepared a short video explaining some basic, yet very important information about the biology of the brain. I am sending this video to Will because I believe it will give him hope and…

Affiliates

November 9, 2011

Welcome to the SOAR® Learning Affiliate Page! Thanks for your enthusiasm for SOAR® Study Skills. I’m thrilled that you are interested in becoming one of our affiliates! In all of our partnerships, including affiliates, we strongly promote a win-win relationship for both parties. About Our Affiliate Program We offer a 15% commission to all registered…

Press

August 15, 2011

Previous Press for SOAR® Study Skills Oakland County Executive’s Elite 40 Under 40 Winner – February, 2014 Washington Post – January, 2014 Women on Fire – December, 2013 ADDitude Magazine – Winter, 2013 Daily Edventures – October, 2013 ADDitude Magazine – Fall, 2013 Associated Press – August, 2013 ADDitude Magazine – Summer, 2013 Associated Press…

Why SOAR® Study Skills?

August 15, 2011

Study Skills Are the Most Critical “20%!” Perhaps you’ve heard of the 80/20 Principle; a law of the universe stating that 80% of an impact comes from 20% of efforts.  80/20 is the reason you wear 20% of the clothes in your closet 80% of the time.  It’s why 80% of healthcare costs are from 20% of the…

Homework Focus:
“Is it Multi-Tasking or Distracting?”

August 3, 2011

At a recent education conference I attended, there was a lot of buzz about the “multi-tasking” learner. Essentially, educators are recognizing that today’s students are plugged into their iPods®, surfing the internet, and text-messaging their friends all at the same time. So, there is a new push to educate students in that same “multi-tasking” mode.…

Study Skills Are Boring! Or, Are They?

August 3, 2011

“Study skills are boring!” That is what most students tell me when I first meet them. Boring!? These are skills that can help them get better grades and spend less time on homework…how can they be boring? Honestly, there is a good explanation for the bad rap that study skills have developed over the years…

Who SOAR Helps

March 30, 2011

Welcome, Educators! We are dedicated to making your life easier, while you help your students achieve personal success.  All of our articles and curriculum materials are built on a foundation of simplicity for both you and your students. Small hinges swing big doors.  To help you make the most of our website, select the level…

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March 29, 2011

Dear Parents & Educators, I used to struggle in school; I would study for hours for a test, then “bomb” it. My grades did not reflect my effort and I often gave up. I figured, “What’s the point of trying if I’m just going to fail anyway?” Does this sound familiar? As adults, we are…

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