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Student Motivation: Are You Accidentally Sabotaging It with the Wrong Mindset?

December 11, 2012

Did you know that praising your students and children for good grades is the worst thing you can do for them? It sounds counter-intuitive, but Carol Dweck, Ph.D. has discovered, unequivocally, that it is true. Praising results sabotages effort! In her fascinating book, Mindset, Dr. Dweck explains all motivational challenges, wonderments, and mysteries according to…

When Parents CAN’T Get Help

November 6, 2012

There is a scene in the Disney movie, “Beauty and the Beast,” where Belle’s father is desperately trying to save her. She’s being held prisoner by the Beast, so her father begs people in town to help rescue her. At first, the townspeople lead him on, letting him think they will help. But, in truth,…

How to Leverage Your Teacher’s Time and Abilities

September 6, 2012

If ONE of your teachers spends ONE minute in a ONE-hour class discussing lost, missing, or incomplete assignments with SIX students… 10% of class time is lost and everyone suffers! Yet, this is an everyday occurrence. Teachers tell me they are lucky if they can use 60% of their instructional time for instruction. I’ve spoken with hundreds of dedicated, hard-working teachers…

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…

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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…

SOAR Learning Privacy & Data Security Policy

August 25, 2011

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Press

August 15, 2011

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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…

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