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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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Academics

Teacher-Paraprofessional Partnerships Matter

When was the last time you thought about the unsung heroes in your child’s classroom? While teachers often take the spotlight, paraprofessionals—commonly referred to as teacher assistants or aides—work tirelessly behind the scenes to support students, particularly those with disabilities. But what happens when the collaboration between these two roles falters? The answer could significantly […]

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Neurodevelopmental

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 colorful object pulls their attention away. Enter the fidget spinner, a small, whirling toy touted as a miracle tool for helping kids with attention difficulties. […]

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Academics

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 gaps for decades, a recent study from England offers a fresh perspective on how to tackle these inequalities head-on. Using a novel approach, researchers identified […]

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