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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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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. Both groups aim for the same target: mastering addition facts. But here’s the twist—research reveals that the medium students use to solve problems can significantly […]

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Why Do Low Performers Overestimate?

Understanding how well students can assess their own academic performance is a fascinating area of study, especially for those who perform poorly. This phenomenon, often attributed to the Dunning-Kruger effect, reveals that those who perform poorly on tests tend to overestimate their performance. Let’s delve into the reasons behind this and its implications for parents […]

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AI Support for Student Mental Health

Understanding the mental health of students has always been a complex challenge, especially in the rapidly changing social and economic landscape. With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), there is a transformative shift in how we can approach and support student mental health. Recent research introduces a groundbreaking model that leverages AI to enhance the […]

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The Impact of Teacher Absenteeism on School Suspensions

School psychologists and other professionals concerned with school mental health often grapple with the complex dynamics affecting student behavior and academic performance. A recent study titled “Out-of-school suspensions in U.S. public schools: relations with chronic teacher absenteeism” sheds new light on this intricate web. The findings suggest a significant correlation between teacher absenteeism and increased […]

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The Time for an Educational Revolution: Implications for School Mental Health

The traditional teacher-text-centered (TTC) model of education has been the mainstay of our schooling systems for over a century. However, emerging research and societal shifts are highlighting its inadequacies, especially in relation to mental health and holistic development in schools. The article Why the time is ripe for an education revolution examines the need for […]

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The Social Fabric of Online Learning: Implications for School Mental Health

The world of education has witnessed a transformative shift, with online, hybrid, and blended learning becoming increasingly prevalent. This evolution, while opening new doors for learning, has brought to light the crucial aspect of social presence in such environments. The concept of social presence, which is central to the article “Towards a comprehensive framework of […]

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The Potential of Early Childhood Education: A Gateway to Health and Equity

A recent review in the Annual Reviews of Public Health, titled Early Childhood Education: Health, Equity, and Economics provides crucial insights into the impact of early childhood education (ECE) on children’s future. It specifically highlights its significance for children from low-income and minority backgrounds. This article is a must-read for school psychologists and those concerned […]

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The Gender Gap in Standardized Math Tests: Insights and Implications

The gender gap in STEM disciplines, particularly mathematics, is well-documented. Studies, including large-scale assessments like PISA (Program for International Student Assessment) and TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), have consistently shown a disparity in math performance between boys and girls. This gap is notably prominent in Italy, where boys significantly outperform girls. But […]

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