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Governance

School Psychologist Job Satisfaction

We’re based in Pennsylvania, so this study caught our eye because it deals with our own backyard. Job satisfaction is a critical aspect in any profession, significantly impacting both personal well-being and professional performance. For school psychologists, whose role is pivotal in shaping the mental health landscape of educational settings, understanding and enhancing job satisfaction […]

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Mental health

Navigating Online Safety: Insights from Youth and Experts for a Safer Digital World

The digital era has brought a sea of change in how we communicate, especially for young people. However, the online world is a double-edged sword, offering both opportunities and risks. In this context, the recent article, The steps that young people and suicide prevention professionals think the social media industry and policymakers should take to […]

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Policy

Preparing the Next Generation: A Deep Dive into Social Justice and Antiracism in School Psychology Programs

School psychology plays a pivotal role in shaping the mental health landscape in educational settings. The recent focus on social justice and antiracism in education has brought to light the importance of integrating these principles into the training of future school psychologists. In this blog, we explore the findings of the article A National Evaluation […]

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Policy

Bridging Evidence-Based Practice and Social Justice in School Psychology

In the compelling article A School Psychology for All: Realizing Evidence-Based Practice Through Social Justice (available here), G. Thomas Schandling delves into the evolving landscape of school psychology. This piece highlights the critical need for integrating social justice principles into evidence-based practices (EBP) to ensure equitable and inclusive services in school psychology. Let’s explore what […]

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Policy

The Impact of Racism on Child Development and the Path Forward for School Mental Health Professionals

Racism, a deeply ingrained social issue, has profound effects on children’s development, particularly among racially and ethnically minoritized (REM) communities. On this MLK Day in the US, it’s worth taken a step back and really thinking through how race impacts development. The article “Effects of Racism on Child Development: Advancing Antiracist Developmental Science” (accessible here) […]

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Latest Insights & Research

Category: policy

School Psychologist Job Satisfaction

Navigating Online Safety: Insights from Youth and Experts for a Safer Digital World

Preparing the Next Generation: A Deep Dive into Social Justice and Antiracism in School Psychology Programs

The Impact of Racism on Child Development and the Path Forward for School Mental Health Professionals

Latest Insights & Research

Category: policy

School Psychologist Job Satisfaction

Navigating Online Safety: Insights from Youth and Experts for a Safer Digital World

Preparing the Next Generation: A Deep Dive into Social Justice and Antiracism in School Psychology Programs

Bridging Evidence-Based Practice and Social Justice in School Psychology

The Impact of Racism on Child Development and the Path Forward for School Mental Health Professionals

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