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,… Read More
Educational News Roundup, March 11, 2025
Become Your Community’s Educational Hero! Unlock critical mental health insights and cutting-edge education research for only $5/month or $50 annually. This Week in School Psychology simplifies complex topics and empowers… Read More
School Psychology News Roundup, March 7, 2025
Transform Education—Your Support Matters! Join the movement with This Week in School Psychology—just $5/month or $50/year. We are entirely self-funded; your subscription directly sustains our delivery of groundbreaking insights on… Read More
What Happens if the Department of Education is Abolished? The Future of U.S. Schools
Education in America is at a crossroads. While schools should be spaces where all children can thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally– the current federal policy agenda threatens to unravel critical federal… Read More
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…. Read More
“You Should Be Fine, You’re Smart”: The Myth Holding Gifted Kids Back
One day, a high school student named Alex sat quietly in the back of a classroom, staring at an exam. Their mind raced, not because the test was too hard—but… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
Perform, Play, Protect: Brain Health for Preschoolers
Imagine a preschooler enthusiastically dancing to a lively tune while singing about healthy foods. Behind the smiles and giggles is something far more profound—a foundation for lifelong brain health. This… Read More