Some students struggle loudly.

Others struggle silently while everyone assumes they’re fine.

In this episode of The Advocate Podcast, Dr. Kristi N. Love explores why schools often treat academic struggles with intervention and support—but respond to behavioral struggles with labels, punishment, or assumptions.

This conversation dives into the quiet behaviors educators and parents frequently overlook:

chronic disorganization
missing assignments
lack of follow-through
inattentiveness
inconsistent performance
“capable but not producing” students

Dr. Love challenges the idea that these students are simply lazy or unmotivated and explains why behaviors connected to executive functioning, organization, and task completion should be addressed through Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 supports—just like academics.

This episode is a powerful reflection on intervention, skill-building, accountability, and what students may truly need in order to succeed.

Because sometimes the issue isn’t intelligence.

It’s that students were never explicitly taught how to manage the demands school places on them.

🎙️ Perfect for educators, parents, school leaders, counselors, and anyone passionate about supporting the whole child.

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