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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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Stronger Together: How Schools, Families, and Communities Build Kids’ Emotional Strength

Half of all lifetime mental health conditions begin by age 14. That means the early years of preschool and kindergarten aren’t just about learning ABCs and sharing blocks—they’re ground zero for shaping a child’s emotional resilience and social skills. Now here’s the surprising part: A massive study of nearly 5,000 kindergarten teachers in China found […]

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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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News

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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Academics

Why Early Language Support Transforms Kids’ Futures

Here’s a fact that might make you stop: two kids can enter kindergarten with the same spark in their eyes, the same love of stories, the same playful curiosity—yet by 5th grade, one is thriving while the other is falling behind. Why? Because of the invisible timing of a school label: English Learner. A 13-year […]

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Neurodevelopmental

How Childhood Plastic Exposure Could Affect School Performance

In recent years, there has been growing concern over the effects of plastic exposure on children’s health and development. A comprehensive review conducted by NYU Langone Health reveals that everyday exposure to plastics, particularly during childhood, poses significant risks to heart disease, infertility, asthma, and even brain development issues. This compelling evidence raises critical questions […]

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