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Did you know that something as simple as how your child wears their backpack might be causing back pain? Yep, it’s true! A massive study out of China has found a shocking link between single-shoulder backpack carrying and back pain in adolescents. And if you’re thinking, ‘My kid only wears it like that sometimes,’ you […]
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If you’ve sensed a kind of slow-burning crisis unfolding in schools, you’re not alone. School budgets have been taking a serious hit, and the implications are becoming visibly stark. A study from England spanning 2015 to 2023 reveals that school funding cuts are directly linked to declining student performance in crucial exams like the GCSEs, […]
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Binge eating disorder (BED) has emerged as a significant concern, affecting a growing number of students. This blog post explores recent research findings, trends in school psychology practices, and the implications for educators and mental health professionals. The Growing Concern of Binge Eating Disorder Binge eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large […]
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Picture this: A 27-year-old named Sarah nervously attends her first session of a program suggested by her parents. She’s been out of school, jobless, and isolated for years. Little did she know, this step was about to transform her life in unexpected ways. Welcome to the world of social prescribing, a lifeline being thrown to […]
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For years, one of the biggest stories in Exeter’s graduation data was uncertainty. In 2022, nearly four out of every ten graduating seniors either hadn’t announced a plan or weren’t sure what came next. Four years later, that uncertainty has largely disappeared. The Class of 2026 is not only more likely to have a post-graduation […]
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Students with ADHD, autism, learning differences, and other neurodevelopmental disorders are often asked to succeed in systems that were not designed with them in mind. This week’s research offers a useful reminder: support is not just about diagnosis. It is about communication, instruction, biology, treatment, and the everyday settings where students live and learn. Three […]
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Did you know that in a study involving 5- to 8-year-olds, children often chose a robot over a human instructor for learning tasks? This preference might just change how we view technology in learning environments. But wait—there’s more. Kids gazed more at the robot instructor and referenced the research assistant more frequently when interacting with […]
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Profiles Within ADHD and Hidden Internalizing Challenges This week, psychological assessment research shed light on the complex interplay between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and co-occurring internalizing psychopathologies among adults. A recent study using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-3 (MMPI-3) examined clinical profiles across groups, including ADHD alone, ADHD combined with internalizing disorders like anxiety or depression, […]
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Recent findings are shedding light on how loneliness, a seemingly simple emotional state, can impact cognitive performance and learning in children and adolescents. Loneliness and Cognitive Performance A recent study has found that while loneliness may subtly affect how well older adults remember, it doesn’t directly accelerate cognitive decline as previously thought. Instead, loneliness affects […]
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LGBTQ+ youth are five times more likely to contemplate or attempt suicide compared to their heterosexual peers. Surprised? You’re not alone. This shocking reality highlights an urgent question: How can schools help make a life-saving difference? New research shows they can — with the right strategies. Understanding the Risks School can be challenging for any […]
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