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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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The Crucial Role of School Psychologists in Nurturing Gifted Students

The article “The role of the school psychologist and the activation of their functions in identifying and nurturing gifted individuals during the pre-university education phase” sheds light on an experimental study aimed at optimizing the role of school psychologists in discovering and nurturing gifted individuals. The study recognizes the pivotal part of psychological specialists in […]

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The Mystery of Mathematics Anxiety: Implications for School Psychologists

We just featured this article over at This Week In Science, but it’s definitely relevant here are well. Understanding Mathematics Anxiety: A Neural Network Perspective Mathematics anxiety, a pervasive concern affecting roughly one-third of adolescents, undermines students’ ability to effectively engage with mathematical problems. This anxiety not only hinders performance in numerical tasks but also […]

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