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On Friday, May 17, 2025, the auditorium at Spring Valley School was filled with joy, pride, and anticipation as we honored the graduates of the Class of 2025. The ceremony marked a profound milestone—not only for the students crossing the stage but for the entire Spring Valley community that supported them on the journey. At the heart of the celebration were powerful reflections on resilience, the school’s word of the year - and a fitting tribute to the Class of 2025’s unique and inspiring path.
In the ever-evolving world of education, one thing remains constant: students thrive when learning is engaging, interactive, and relevant. One of the most promising approaches for enhancing essential cognitive skills—like focus, planning, self-control, and working memory—is through game-based learning. These executive function (EF) skills are foundational for academic achievement, social-emotional development, and lifelong success. Let’s explore how integrating games into classrooms and learning environments can be a powerful strategy to strengthen executive function in students of all ages.
For neurodiverse students, emotional regulation can be one of the most significant challenges they face. Whether managing the sensory sensitivities of autism, the impulsivity of ADHD, or the emotional highs and lows of learning differences, finding effective strategies to support emotional well-being is critical. Recent research has shed light on an often-overlooked but powerful tool in this effort: physical exercise