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fromwww.npr.org
11 hours ago

For students labeled 'emotionally disturbed,' separation can lead to isolation

Walter's aggressive behavior led to his placement in a high-security school for students with emotional or behavioral disorders.
Education
fromPsychology Today
5 hours ago

Kids Can Feel AI Hurting Them, They Have to Use It Anyway

Eighty percent of Gen Z believe AI will harm learning, yet confidence in using it has increased significantly over the past year.
Psychology
fromMail Online
10 hours ago

Study reveals how 10-year-olds see getting OLD

Children perceive aging primarily as a process of physical decline, illness, and emotional loneliness.
NYC parents
fromwww.cbc.ca
12 hours ago

After autistic child's wandering from school, experts say Ontario's special education needs more support | CBC News

Inadequate support for students with disabilities can lead to dangerous situations, as seen in the case of a missing child with autism.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Dangers of Winning at All Costs for Youth Athletes

Sport for young athletes should prioritize fun over pressure, allowing for competition without compromising enjoyment and personal development.
#higher-education
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'You see the mums and dads on the sidelines screaming and shouting, I'd be thinking, I wish she was here'

Mark Rutherford's journey in football has been defined by pivotal moments that illustrate how small decisions can lead to significant life changes. He emphasizes that many of his experiences, including personal losses and challenges, have shaped his character and career.
Liverpool FC
Books
fromHer Campus
4 days ago

BOTM Is Saying "Nobody Reads Anymore." But How True Is That?

The tagline 'Nobody reads anymore' by Book of the Month is misleading and promotes negative feelings about reading.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

Dr. Chet Hesson was reinstated after an investigation found no basis for claims against him regarding his support for a transgender student athlete.
SF parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

8-year-old girl gives a hoot, keeps her neighborhood park looking good

Alina Colon, 8, initiated a park cleanup in Manville after noticing trash, demonstrating community spirit and responsibility at a young age.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
5 days ago

What Are Knowledge Pillars? A Strategic Framework For Instructional Designers And Learning Architects

Knowledge pillars organize and connect information in learning systems, enhancing clarity and application of skills within a unified framework.
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

Body-Slamming the Department of Education

McMahon is familiar with organizations built around an increasingly unstable man who is a genius at spinning story lines that inflame the crowd and damage enemies and institutions but, if you think too hard about them, don't necessarily add up to a coherent narrative.
SF politics
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
4 days ago

New 3-K and Pre-K Seats Coming to Bronx and Brooklyn

Mayor Mamdani's team is expanding child care by reopening seven early childhood sites, adding approximately 1,000 new pre-K and 3-K seats this fall.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Mobile phones to be banned in schools in England under new plans

A statutory ban on mobile phones in schools in England will be introduced to support child safeguarding legislation.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How to Build a More Participatory Democracy With Psychology

Voter turnout is influenced by motivation, ability, and the difficulty of voting, with systemic barriers disproportionately affecting marginalized groups.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Suffolk health checks: The new school gate conversation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK medical landscape has moved dramatically in the last twelve months, showing a clear move away from fad diets and toward regulated, injectable treatments. This shift is not staying local; it's already visible across London clinics and private healthcare providers, where demand has accelerated sharply over the past year.
Medicine
#parenting
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

The people who grew up being described as the easy child are often the ones who, later in life, are quietly realizing they were never actually easy - they were just unseen - Silicon Canals

The label of 'easy child' often masks deeper issues of unmet needs and emotional neglect.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Children who grew up in the 1960s and 70s without structured schedules didn't just learn independence - they built an internal compass that modern children, supervised into adolescence, are rarely given the chance to develop - Silicon Canals

Children today have less freedom and fewer opportunities to solve problems independently compared to previous generations.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
5 days ago

How Do You Make Your Kid's Childhood *Magical*?

Creating memorable childhood experiences often relies on quality time rather than material gifts.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

How can you make a student happy? Drop them at university and make a lightning-quick exit | Zoe Williams

The bittersweet nature of parenting evolves as children grow, highlighting the tension between care and independence.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Son Has Suddenly Developed an Alarming Attitude Toward School. I Don't Recognize Him.

Understanding the reasons behind a teenager's disengagement from school is crucial for effective parental intervention.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

We Caught Our Son Using His Telescope for Something Not So Wholesome. Yikes.

Respecting privacy is crucial, and inappropriate behavior should not be excused.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

The people who grew up being described as the easy child are often the ones who, later in life, are quietly realizing they were never actually easy - they were just unseen - Silicon Canals

The label of 'easy child' often masks deeper issues of unmet needs and emotional neglect.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Children who grew up in the 1960s and 70s without structured schedules didn't just learn independence - they built an internal compass that modern children, supervised into adolescence, are rarely given the chance to develop - Silicon Canals

Children today have less freedom and fewer opportunities to solve problems independently compared to previous generations.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
5 days ago

How Do You Make Your Kid's Childhood *Magical*?

Creating memorable childhood experiences often relies on quality time rather than material gifts.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

How can you make a student happy? Drop them at university and make a lightning-quick exit | Zoe Williams

The bittersweet nature of parenting evolves as children grow, highlighting the tension between care and independence.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Son Has Suddenly Developed an Alarming Attitude Toward School. I Don't Recognize Him.

Understanding the reasons behind a teenager's disengagement from school is crucial for effective parental intervention.
Education
fromeLearning Industry
3 days ago

Can Learning Platforms Detect Burnout Before Teachers Do?

Learning platforms often fail to recognize early signals of teacher strain, focusing instead on student performance metrics.
NYC parents
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'My baby scratches and scratches': Families say their homes are making their children sick

Over 135,000 families in England live in temporary housing, facing overcrowding and poor living conditions.
Education
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Can We Get A.I. Out of Schools?

A.I. tools are rapidly being adopted in K-12 education, raising concerns about their impact on learning and teaching practices.
#ai-in-education
Education
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

What Will It Take to Get A.I. Out of Schools?

A growing number of parents and educators oppose the integration of A.I. in education, viewing it as manipulative and deceptive.
Education
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

What Will It Take to Get A.I. Out of Schools?

A growing number of parents and educators oppose the integration of A.I. in education, viewing it as manipulative and deceptive.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How Children Actually Learn Hope When the World Feels Uncertain

Hope for children is built through practice, experience, and relationships, not through reassurance or optimism.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

There's a specific kind of adult who can sense when a room is about to shift in mood three seconds before anyone else notices, and it isn't intuition, it's a skill they developed as a child in a house where missing that signal cost them something. - Silicon Canals

Emotional intelligence is a learned skill developed in unpredictable environments, not an innate trait or gift.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Your Child Isn't the Problem. Their School Report Might Be.

ODD is often misdiagnosed in Black and brown children due to bias in school reports, leading to harmful consequences for their behavior and mental health.
NYC parents
fromwww.newyorkfamily.com
4 days ago

NYC School Calendar 202627 Changes Frustrate Parents New York Family

The 2026-2027 NYC school calendar is causing stress for families due to a later start date and unexpected scheduling changes.
fromeLearning Industry
4 days ago

Diagnostic Assessment In Education: A Strategic Guide For K-12 And Higher Ed Teachers

A diagnostic assessment is a pre-instruction evaluation used to identify learners' prior knowledge, skill gaps, and misconceptions before teaching begins. Its purpose is not to grade performance, but to inform decisions about teaching, pacing, and support.
Education
#social-media
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Do You Want Your Kids Arguing Like a Politician?

Social media influences children's understanding of conflict and behavior more than unrealistic beauty standards do.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Do You Want Your Kids Arguing Like a Politician?

Social media influences children's understanding of conflict and behavior more than unrealistic beauty standards do.
#education
fromIndependent
6 days ago
Education

'It took a year just to nail down a basic structure' - parents tell of struggle to keep religion out of their twins' education

Education
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

Teachers Are Sharing Everyday Things Students Can't Do For Themselves Anymore

Teachers express frustration over students' lack of basic skills and interest in learning, attributing it to modern parenting and curriculum issues.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Education

Teachers warn of extreme online content influencing pupils in British schools

Teachers report significant influence of harmful online content on students, highlighting the need for stricter regulations on tech companies.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Education

Teachers Are Sharing The Everyday Things Students Can't Do For Themselves Anymore

Many teachers report students increasingly lack basic self-care, attention, and independent problem-solving skills, blaming parenting, smartphones, and growing reliance on AI.
fromIndependent
6 days ago
Education

'It took a year just to nail down a basic structure' - parents tell of struggle to keep religion out of their twins' education

Education
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

Teachers Are Sharing Everyday Things Students Can't Do For Themselves Anymore

Teachers express frustration over students' lack of basic skills and interest in learning, attributing it to modern parenting and curriculum issues.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Teachers warn of extreme online content influencing pupils in British schools

Teachers report significant influence of harmful online content on students, highlighting the need for stricter regulations on tech companies.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Schools forced to cut back on support for Send pupils in England, poll finds

Two-fifths of school leaders in England have reduced support for children with special educational needs due to a long-standing financial crisis.
Online learning
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

To teach in the time of ChatGPT is to know pain

Generative AI has significantly complicated the role of college instructors, making teaching more challenging and demoralizing.
#screen-time
Education
fromFast Company
3 days ago

This major school district just voted to ditch screens and go back to pen and paper

Los Angeles school district limits screen time, prohibiting screens in first grade and below, and restricting access to YouTube in class.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

LAUSD to vote on restricting student screen time, after years of encouraging classroom use

Los Angeles Unified plans to limit student screen time due to concerns over mental health and academic performance.
Education
fromFast Company
3 days ago

This major school district just voted to ditch screens and go back to pen and paper

Los Angeles school district limits screen time, prohibiting screens in first grade and below, and restricting access to YouTube in class.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

LAUSD to vote on restricting student screen time, after years of encouraging classroom use

Los Angeles Unified plans to limit student screen time due to concerns over mental health and academic performance.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

What Kids Lose When Dinner Time Becomes Screen Time

Loneliness is a public health crisis affecting one in six people globally, impacting mental and physical health.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 week ago

Students Earning Credentials at Younger Ages

"This year's increase in undergraduate credential attainment isn't just about more completions-it's also about timing. More students are earning certificates and degrees earlier and that shift reflects how postsecondary pathways are changing and starting sooner than they once did."
Higher education
#preschool-enrollment
Education
fromFortune
3 days ago

America actually listened to the parental childcare crisis with record number of 4-year-olds in state preschool | Fortune

State-funded preschool enrollment for 4-year-olds reached record highs, driven by universal access and significant funding, but access remains uneven across states.
Education
fromFortune
3 days ago

Record numbers of kids are enrolling in state-funded preschool as Trump pushes states to cover costs amid federal funding for wars | Fortune

State-funded preschool enrollment reached record highs, but access remains uneven across states despite significant funding and expansion efforts.
Education
fromFortune
3 days ago

America actually listened to the parental childcare crisis with record number of 4-year-olds in state preschool | Fortune

State-funded preschool enrollment for 4-year-olds reached record highs, driven by universal access and significant funding, but access remains uneven across states.
Education
fromFortune
3 days ago

Record numbers of kids are enrolling in state-funded preschool as Trump pushes states to cover costs amid federal funding for wars | Fortune

State-funded preschool enrollment reached record highs, but access remains uneven across states despite significant funding and expansion efforts.
#child-development
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

How to Use Storytime as a Stress-Relief Tool for Kids

Children absorb adult stress, impacting their behavior and emotions, while shared reading helps regulate stress and build emotional security.
Parenting
Research indicates today's children are more empathetic and less narcissistic than previous generations, contradicting widespread public perception of declining youth mental health and resilience.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

How to Use Storytime as a Stress-Relief Tool for Kids

Children absorb adult stress, impacting their behavior and emotions, while shared reading helps regulate stress and build emotional security.
Parenting
Research indicates today's children are more empathetic and less narcissistic than previous generations, contradicting widespread public perception of declining youth mental health and resilience.
Education
fromeLearning Industry
4 days ago

Seeing The Whole Student: How AI Is Reshaping Skillset Recognition And Allocation In K-12 Education

AI-driven tools in education enhance skillset recognition, providing a richer understanding of student capabilities beyond traditional assessments.
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
6 days ago

YouTube adds enhanced parental controls, offers tips to families

YouTube said parents can now set variable daily time limits for Shorts, including setting it to zero minutes to turn the feed off entirely.
Parenting
Education
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Ontario high school students will soon need to pass financial literacy test to graduate | CBC Accessibility

Ontario high school students must pass a financial literacy test to graduate, focusing on practical money management skills.
Parenting
fromMindful
6 days ago

Raising Happy Children In Challenging Times: Practices that Build Essential Skills For Well-Being

Happiness is attainable and essential for well-being, even amid life's challenges.
Education
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Should Algebra 1 be offered to all 8th grade students?

The San Francisco school board will offer Algebra 1 as an elective for all eighth graders after community support and a study showed previous removal was ineffective.
fromDaily Mom magazine
6 days ago
Parenting

The Work Day Schedule For Stay At Home Mom

Working from home with kids requires survival strategies rather than perfect balance or multitasking mastery.
Education
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Bring research and evidence into classroom products

Bridging the gap between learning science and classroom tools is essential for empowering educators and enhancing student learning.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's like a giant book club': how schools are getting children excited about reading again

Research has shown there is a reading for pleasure crisis among children in the UK, where enjoyment of books has fallen to its lowest level in two decades. Not so here at Christ Church primary, a tiny Church of England school tucked behind the maze of HS2 construction works in Camden, north London, where children fizz with excitement about books.
Books
Education
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Pittsburgh to close schools for NFL draft; switch to remote learning

Pittsburgh Public Schools canceled in-person classes during the NFL draft to manage increased traffic and ensure student safety.
Education
fromPadailypost
6 days ago

Parent who is critical of Rowena Chiu enters school board race

Linda Henigin is running for Palo Alto school board against Rowena Chiu's allies, focusing on student mental health and academic equity.
Education
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Advanced math advocate jumps into school board race

John Craig is considering a run for the Palo Alto Unified School District board, advocating for Multivariable Calculus in schools.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Kids Today: Thoughts From Research, Practice, and the Classroom

Each generation faces unique challenges; today's youth deserve recognition for their perspectives rather than dismissal, as evidenced by clinical research, therapeutic practice, and educational settings.
Digital life
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

This Teacher Broke Down What's "In" And "Out" According To Tweens

Tweens declare 'six-seven' and several 2024 slangs out for 2026; 2016 nostalgia persists, 'bad' means 'good', and 'huzz' replaces 'girlfriend/boyfriend'.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

How much have you spent as a teacher to buy supplies and decorate your classroom? We want to hear from you.

Michelle Medintz spent at least $5,000 in 2022 alone, largely on books. She created a 'cozy corner' in her classroom with shelves filled with books, cushions on the floor, and stuffed animals. 'That doesn't make me a better teacher than my colleagues,' Medintz said.
Education
Books
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

C'mon, Professors, Assign the Hard Reading

Assigning whole novels in literature classes restores deep reading, rebuilds attention, and enables students to engage meaningfully despite technological distractions.
#homeschooling
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Online learning

I taught in public schools for more than a decade. Homeschooling my kids shifted my perspective on a student's success.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Online learning

I taught in public schools for more than a decade. Homeschooling my kids shifted my perspective on a student's success.

Higher education
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Teachers Are the Architects of Human Potential

Schools in 50 years will likely shift from knowledge transmission to developing human potential, with teachers as facilitators fostering creativity, resilience, and adaptive thinking rather than standardized achievement.
Education
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

35 Teachers Are Sharing The "Basic" Things Students Apparently Cannot Do Themselves Anymore

Teachers report students increasingly lack basic life skills and foundational academic abilities, from self-care tasks to fundamental math and writing, with administrative support often undermining academic standards.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

We're Giving Our Son Something Most of His Friends Could Never Dream of Having. Uh, Now He Wants to Know Why.

Explain financial advantage as privilege, name other forms (race, ability, gender), and have simple, age-appropriate conversations to foster understanding and empathy.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Short tempers and legal threats: UK teachers report rise in problem parents

Over 90% of school leaders experience challenging parental behavior, with 60% facing verbal abuse and threats annually, significantly impacting staff mental health and school operations.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Son Only Cares About One Thing. He's Even Found a Devious Way to Do It at School.

School gaming via shared documents requires coordinated parent and teacher intervention to shift classroom culture, as individual restrictions prove ineffective when peers continue the behavior.
Parenting
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Children Starting School Are Trying to Swipe Books Like They're Phones

Many reception-age children cannot use books correctly, often treating pages like touchscreens, and heavy screen exposure is linked to developmental and behavioral concerns.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Daughter's School Is Ruining My Life. I'm Not Sure How Much More I Can Take.

If you haven't already, I think it might be worth talking to the teacher to ask how nap time works and if it's "optional"-that is, are there kids that aren't napping during nap time and are allowed to play? If there is a group that's doing activities instead of napping, you can inquire about keeping Rachel up during nap time, and see if that helps.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Wednesday briefing: Can we turn around the growing school readiness crisis?

What many reception teachers say they did not sign up for was spending large chunks of the school day managing toileting, feeding and basic self-care because growing numbers of children are arriving without those skills in place. New data points to a widening gap in England and Wales between what parents believe school ready means and what classrooms are actually experiencing
Education
Education
fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

Cohort Meaning In School: How Cohorts Work In Education

A cohort in school is a group of students who begin and progress through the same grade, course, or program together.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

Teachers Are Revealing The Things About Education That No One Wants To Admit But Are 100% True

Just because suspensions are down doesn't mean behaviors have improved.
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