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Mental health

Giving Students a Real Voice in Schools

Schools are designed to shape young minds, yet they often overlook the most powerful resource in improving student well-being: students themselves. Research on Health Promoting Schools (HPS)—a model focused on creating a whole-school approach to well-being—reveals something revolutionary: When kids have a meaningful say in shaping their school environment, their mental health improves dramatically. So […]

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Mental health

The Science Behind Self-Regulation Struggles

It was the middle of the school day when a fifth grader named Alex had his third meltdown of the week. His teacher, exhausted but compassionate, knelt beside him and asked what was wrong. “I don’t know,” he whispered through tears. “I just can’t handle it.” This wasn’t an isolated case. Across the country, children […]

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Educational News Round Up, March 25, 2025

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Educational News Roundup, March 20, 2025

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Neurodevelopmental

The Surprising Link Between Autism and Accents

“Why does my child sound… different?” It’s a question many parents of autistic children ask. Some notice their child speaks with an unusual accent—one that doesn’t match their family, their school, or even their country. It’s not just an isolated experience; research now shows that autistic children’s speech patterns often diverge from those of their […]

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Educational News Roundup, March 18, 2025

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Mental health

Why Some Kids Struggle to Regulate Emotions—And How We Can Help

A mother watches as her 10-year-old son stands frozen in the middle of the living room, his small fists clenched, his breathing shallow. She’s just told him it’s time to turn off his tablet and get ready for dinner. But instead of responding, he’s locked in place, staring at her with wide eyes. Moments later, […]

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Pre-adolescents

A Toy, a Standoff, and a Lesson in Sharing

The scene is familiar: A group of preschoolers sits in a circle, eyeing a single, coveted toy in the middle. The teacher places it down and steps back. Within seconds, one child grabs it. Another reaches out, hesitates, then pulls back. A third child watches, waiting for the right moment to make a move. Who […]

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Mental health

The Unexpected Classroom Experiment That Changed Everything

A middle school teacher decided to try a simple experiment: She asked her students to go 24 hours without social media and write about their experience. The results were staggering. Some students described feeling relief—finally free from the constant pressure to check their phones. Others admitted they didn’t know what to do with themselves. But […]

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