Math scores declined for both Catholic school and high-achieving public school students in the 2022 NAEP test. Jill Barshay The Hechinger Report

How COVID-19 Narrowed the STEM Pipeline
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High school teachers were looking for something similar to UW's 'Calling Bulls***' media literacy course for their students, and MisInfo Day was born. Kim Malcolm

Teaching Media Literacy with Escape Rooms and AI Photos
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Playgrounds set the foundation for belonging and social inclusion for kids and adults of all abilities. Unlimited Play Inc

What Do Truly Accessible and Inclusive Playgrounds Look Like?
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What can you do to show kindness today? RandomActsofKindness

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'Gentle parenting' seems to be based on sound child psychology principles, but these techniques may not be as effective for more serious challenging behavior.

What to do when 'gentle parenting' fails
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A new study provides stronger causal evidence that building background knowledge can translate into higher reading achievement for low-income children. Jill Barshay The Hechinger Report

Learning science might help kids read better
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After a rise in suicide threats, a school counselor started teaching everyone from teachers to bus drivers about trauma-informed practices. Amy Riley
Mathew Portell

When Adults Learn about Trauma-Informed Practices, Students Can Recover
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Phyllis Fagell discusses tools that help middle schoolers feel a sense of belonging and help them get perspective when emotions run high. Phyllis Fagell, LCPC

Mental health tools that can help middle schoolers get a better perspective
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Slowing down can help you feel less stressed and make better decisions.

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There is a growing wave of early learning programs seeking to build or expand their social-emotional component in the wake of the pandemic. Jackie Mader The Hechinger Report

Why cultivating emotional intelligence among toddlers has become more urgent
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One way to help students to become more knowledgeable about copyright is to have them copyright their own work. Nimah Gobir Melissa-Ann Pero (she/her)

Demystifying Copyright for Teachers and Students
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Thoughtful planning can make reading aloud an even more powerful activity to improve literacy. Elizabeth Heubeck Education Week

Make Time for the Read-Aloud. Here’s How
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'Across California, we have to rebuild our schools to give students access to nature and reduce the impact of extreme heat.' - Jackie Goldberg, LAUSD Board President EdSource

Commentary: California must help schools add green space
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Acknowledging anxiety and uncomfortable emotions can help kids become more resilient and prevent school avoidant behavior from becoming a habit. edutopia

How to Address School Avoidance
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Young people have gathered to protest and demonstrate on college campuses for generations, sometimes even spurring policy change. Kayla Jimenez USA TODAY

US has long history of college protests: Here's what happened in the past
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'They were kids from all different backgrounds, all different socioeconomic statuses, kids who didn't always interact with each other.' - Amy Whitewater, school counselor Kara Newhouse

How a social emotional learning book club can connect kids
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The pandemic expedited the shift, but the increase of online classes is also a response to declining enrollment. Jill Barshay The Hechinger Report

Most college kids are taking at least one class online, even long after campuses reopened
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An experiment to separate students from their phones during the school day at one middle school led to profound and unexpected results. Joanna Slater The Washington Post

How a Connecticut middle school won the battle against cellphones
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Guiding students through complex texts in a culturally responsive way can feel daunting. mr. gonzalez suggests letting students take the lead in asking questions & giving answers. edutopia

4 Tips for Dealing With the Challenges of Teaching Diverse Texts
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Connecting with your child's teacher regularly is a good way to advocate for your neurodivergent child's needs in the classroom. PBS KIDS

Creating a Supportive Classroom for Your Child With Autism
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