Do Fidget Spinners Help Kids With ADHD?
Imagine a bustling classroom where young children are tasked with staying focused during a reading lesson. For students with ADHD, this can feel like climbing a mountain—every noise, movement, or… Read More
Author: Jon Scaccia
Breaking Barriers: Tailored Interventions Boost Student Success
The familiar hum of a classroom often masks a quieter challenge: disparities in student outcomes based on socioeconomic status (SES) and ethnicity. While educators and policymakers have wrestled with these… Read More
Perform, Play, Protect: Brain Health for Preschoolers
Imagine a preschooler enthusiastically dancing to a lively tune while singing about healthy foods. Behind the smiles and giggles is something far more profound—a foundation for lifelong brain health. This… Read More
When Technology Meets the Classroom: A Double-Edged Sword
Consider a classroom bustling with activity. On one side, a group of students diligently solving problems with pencil and paper. On the other, their peers tapping away on sleek iPads…. Read More
Battling Burnout: Innovative Solutions for School Principals
Imagine the leader of a bustling school—organizing schedules, resolving conflicts, and inspiring students and staff. Now picture that same leader struggling with chronic exhaustion, teetering on the edge of burnout…. Read More
Building Mental Health Support in Schools
In today’s classrooms, nearly half of the students struggle with anxiety, depression, or other behavioral health challenges. Teachers and school staff see the signs every day—withdrawn students, disruptive behaviors, or… Read More
Helping Students Thrive: Navigating the Transition to Secondary School
Resource Alert The move from primary to secondary school is a major milestone for students and families. While this change brings excitement and new opportunities, it can also present challenges,… Read More
Helping Teens Navigate Mental Health and Self-Injury
Teenagers today are constantly juggling academic pressures, the omnipresence of social media, and the challenges of self-discovery. Now, add to that the silent epidemic of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI)—a behavior that… Read More
How Antiracism Training Transforms School Environments
Imagine walking into a classroom where every student feels seen, respected, and valued, regardless of their race. Now, contrast that with the reality many students face—an environment shaped by implicit… Read More
Decolonizing School Psychology: Centering Indigenous Voices
Picture a classroom where every child feels valued, seen, and supported—a place where their cultural identity isn’t just acknowledged but celebrated. Now, imagine the opposite: a system where outdated norms… Read More