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Montessori Education Explained: What It Is, How It Works, and What the Science Says

February 16, 2026 · 5 min read

Parents hear the word Montessori everywhere—on preschools, toys, bookshelves, and Instagram reels. It’s often associated with calm classrooms, independent children, and beautiful wooden materials. But what is Montessori education really? And more importantly, does it work? This article explains the Montessori method in plain language and summarizes what decades of research—including studies published in Science […]

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Education News Round Up, October 8, 2025

A light week, as distractions abound. Here’s what’s in the research. And here’s what’s in the news. The Future of Kids and Technology The article addresses the anxiety among parents, such as Julia Wise, about preparing children for a future dominated by artificial intelligence, where traditional educational and career paths may become obsolete. It highlights […]

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Mental health

What eSports Can Teach Us About Mental Resilience

Picture this: 72% of professional gamers report physical pain—aching necks, sore backs, stiff wrists—yet they stay locked in, focused, and winning You’d think that kind of discomfort would tank performance. But surprisingly, their mental game—confidence, focus, resilience—remains strong. Now, swap “professional gamers” with “kids in classrooms.” Suddenly, the research feels a lot closer to home. […]

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Mental health

Stress Measured in Hair: A New Window into Children’s Mental Health

In recent times, mental health awareness has gained much-needed traction, and now a new avenue has opened up for early detection of potential issues: measuring stress through children’s hair. This innovative method, uncovered by researchers from the University of Waterloo, is shedding light on the early warning signs of mental health challenges in children living […]

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Academics

Suprise? Teachers Are the Essential for Kids’ Mental Health

Here’s a fact that stops you in your tracks: youth unemployment worldwide is more than twice the adult rate That might sound like a problem for college graduates, but the truth is, the seeds of this crisis are planted much earlier—in middle and high school classrooms where kids wrestle with stress, identity, and their sense […]

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How Stress is Disrupting Emotion Control in School Environments

In today’s fast-paced world, the pressure that students face is unprecedented. From academic challenges to social expectations, stress is an integral part of a student’s life, impacting their mental health significantly. But what exactly is the nature of this stress, and how is it affecting the emotional control of young minds in educational settings? This […]

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Addressing Minimally Verbal Communication in Special Education

In recent years, school psychology has been pivoting towards more inclusive and equitable practices, aimed at addressing the diverse needs of the student population. The integration of technology, especially AI, in education and psychology has opened new avenues for assisting students with special needs. This article focuses on the implications of these trends for school […]

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Academics

Kids’ Minds Are Bigger Than We Think

A third grader, usually restless, sits utterly still after a mindfulness exercise. For five minutes, she’s calm, present, and—strangely—radiant. The teacher whispers afterward, “It’s like she tapped into something deeper than herself.” Moments like this can feel magical, but they’re also backed by a growing body of science. Recent psychology research argues that consciousness isn’t […]

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Educational News Roundup, September 25, 2025

With a shut down looming, we’ll be keeping a close eye on how this impacts school policy. Here’s an overview of what’s been in the news Student Rights on the Ballot in VA In the forthcoming Virginia statewide elections, candidates exhibit significant discrepancies in their stances on LGBTQ policies, with issues like marriage equality and […]

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