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What Happens if the Department of Education is Abolished? The Future of U.S. Schools

March 7, 2025 · 5 min read

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 protections, funding, and programs designed to support students’ well-being. Project 2025, spearheaded by The Heritage Foundation and a coalition of conservative organizations, presents a radical […]

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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 protections, funding, and programs designed to support students’ well-being. Project 2025, spearheaded by The Heritage Foundation and a coalition of conservative organizations, presents a radical […]

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How Optimism Can Save Our Teachers (and Our Kids)

“I’m exhausted” That’s how one teacher described her day, again. Not from lesson planning. Not from grading. From trying to stay positive while juggling burnout, classroom disruptions, and a school culture that seems stuck in survival mode. But here’s something that might surprise you: A new study of over 12,000 teachers found that one key […]

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Academics

Is Exeter School District that Different from our Neighbors?

In our last post, we looked at what Exeter Township students shared about their post-graduation plans. A neighbor then asked how Exeter compares to nearby districts. While we couldn’t get as granular, since not all schools post this data on social media, we turned to publicly available data on the PA’s Future Ready site to examine school-level […]

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Educational News Round Up, June 12, 2025

Complexity Simplified—Thanks to Your Support! Subscribe to This Week in School Psychology for only $5 per month and receive clear, concise insights into education and mental health. As a self-funded platform, we rely entirely on your support to continue providing leading-edge science and commentary. Turn complexity into clarity and subscribe today! BigXthaPlug Uses His Success […]

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Educational News Round Up, June 10, 2025

Defend Education and Mental Health—Support Independent Science! Stay updated on the latest breakthroughs in educational psychology for just $5 monthly. This Week in School Psychology is completely self-funded, and your support ensures we continue delivering essential, unbiased insights. Subscribe today and help protect informed education and mental health advocacy! All the ways the Trump administration […]

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Educational News Round Up, June 5, 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 educators and parents alike. Your subscription keeps independent, innovative science alive. Join today and champion transformative education! 69 Arkansas students named National Merit Scholars Congratulations […]

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Academics

The Post-Graduation Shift: Surprising Trends Among Exeter’s Seniors

Last year, I took a deep dive into where Exeter High School grads, the place where I live, were headed after graduation over at my other website. As a (failed) school board candidate with a not-so-failed obsession with youth development, I decided to sift through the school’s Facebook announcements and actually code every student’s post-grad […]

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Educational News Update, June 3, 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 educators and parents alike. Your subscription keeps independent, innovative science alive. Join today and champion transformative education! After Uvalde, school mental health grants had bipartisan […]

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Mental health

Why Some Kids Dread the Classroom—and What Schools Can Do About It

When a 10th grader mumbles these words after a math exam, it’s not just self-pity—it’s a red flag. Researchers now warn that patterns of negative academic emotions like anxiety, boredom, and frustration are not only common among high schoolers—they can be predicted with remarkable accuracy. And better yet, they can be changed. A new study […]

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Bullying

Why Are Schools Ignoring the #1 Reason Kids Get Bullied?

“It’s just banter.” That’s what a group of 14-year-olds told researchers when asked about weight-based bullying in their school. Calling someone “fat” wasn’t considered serious—it was routine. Teachers rarely stepped in. But here’s the problem: being bullied for weight isn’t just hurtful. It’s dangerous. It’s linked to self-harm, depression, skipping school, and even gaining more […]

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