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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 1H 3M

The Critical Role of Executive Functions in Early Learning with Dr. Sarah Oberle & Mitch Weathers

from Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works · host Gene Tavernetti

In this episode, Dr. Sarah Oberle and Mitch Weathers join the conversation to explore the critical role of executive functions in early learning — and why they matter so much for young students. We discuss how skills like self-regulation, organization, and cognitive flexibility lay the foundation for long-term academic success.We also dive into their new book, Executive Functions for Every K–3 Classroom: Promoting Self-Regulation for a Strong Start and unpack practical strategies teachers can use immediately to support students in developing these essential skills.X/Twitter:  Sarah: Sarah Oberle, Ed.D. (@s_oberle) / XLinkedIn:Sarah:  www.linkedin.com/in/drsarahoberleMitch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchweathers/Facebook: Mitch: https://www.facebook.com/organizedbinderInstagram:Mitch: https://www.instagram.com/organizedbinder/Website:Sarah: http://sarahoberle.comMitch: http://organizedbinder.comBooks:Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom: Promoting Self-Regulation for a Strong StartExecutive Functions for Every Classroom, Grades 3-12: Creating Safe and Predictable Learning Environments This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. 

In this episode, Dr. Sarah Oberle and Mitch Weathers join the conversation to explore the critical role of executive functions in early learning — and why they matter so much for young students. We discuss how skills like self-regulation, organization, and cognitive flexibility lay the foundation for long-term academic success.We also dive into their new book, Executive Functions for Every K–3 Classroom: Promoting Self-Regulation for a Strong Start and unpack practical strategies teachers can use immediately to support students in developing these essential skills.X/Twitter:  Sarah: Sarah Oberle, Ed.D. (@s_oberle) / XLinkedIn:Sarah:  www.linkedin.com/in/drsarahoberleMitch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchweathers/Facebook: Mitch: https://www.facebook.com/organizedbinderInstagram:Mitch: https://www.instagram.com/organizedbinder/Website:Sarah: http://sarahoberle.comMitch: http://organizedbinder.comBooks:Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom: Promoting Self-Regulation for a Strong StartExecutive Functions for Every Classroom, Grades 3-12: Creating Safe and Predictable Learning Environments This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here.

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