Part 2: Applying the Science to Enhance Activation
Part 2: Applying the Science to Enhance Activation

Developer Tara Robillard shares strategies to support learners with who are challenged to “activate.”

Part 1: Ready, Set, Activate! Organizing, Prioritizing, and Activating Learning
Part 1: Ready, Set, Activate! Organizing, Prioritizing, and Activating Learning

In this first of two blogs, developer Tara Robillard breaks down the brain science behind the executive function (EF) challenge of “activation.”

What Does Neurodiversity Look Like? One Project’s Answer
What Does Neurodiversity Look Like? One Project’s Answer

Teon Edwards, PI of Broadening Participation in Informal STEM Learning for Autistic Learners and Others through Virtual Reality, describes an answer to the question “What does neurodiversity look like?” It focuses on “look”, or visual, aspects of a project co-designing a virtual reality game.

A Little EF Support Can Go a Long Way
A Little EF Support Can Go a Long Way

Many neurodivergent students have strong problem-solving skills, which are often masked by EF struggles like organizing thoughts, breaking down problems, and persisting through challenges. By embedding EF scaffolds, INFACT materials create a more accessible and inclusive learning experience to let those talents shine.

Caleb’s Story
Caleb’s Story

This is the second blog post in a series of excerpts from Jodi Asbell-Clarke’s book, Reaching and Teaching Neurodivergent Learners: Strategies for Embracing Uniquely Talented Problem Solvers. It introduces Caleb, an autistic 8th grade student.

Advocating for Inclusive STEM Education
Advocating for Inclusive STEM Education

High school student Sreenidi Bala shares her experiences actively encouraging inclusive education, including creating her platform Code for All Minds.

Ms. Bradbury’s Classroom
Ms. Bradbury’s Classroom

This is the first blog post in a series of excerpts from Jodi Asbell Clarke’s book, Reaching and Teaching Neurodivergent Learners: Strategies for Embracing Uniquely Talented Problem Solvers. It introduces Jodi’s experience meeting neurodivergent learners in Ms. Bradbury’s classroom.

TERC Undergrad Internship Opportunity
TERC Undergrad Internship Opportunity

Learn more about this opportunity to conduct an independent STEM education research project this summer with TERC! Each project will have a particular focus on fostering equity in STEM and STEM education and enhancing transformative social justice.

Pieces and Puzzles
Pieces and Puzzles

A mother’s perspective on supporting the executive function of her neurodiverse child using puzzles and board games.

Computational Thinking and Executive Function: Where Neurodiversity Shines
Computational Thinking and Executive Function: Where Neurodiversity Shines

Educators understand more and more these days that each student’s brain works a little bit differently.