This peer partners program led to overall increases in GPAs and daily attendance after just one semester. Modest decreases in behavioral referrals and suspensions were also evident for peers with previous infractions. buff.ly/39e2Kr5

How do you consistently observe and measure classroom management? This observational measure of 3263 classrooms led to enough data to contrast differences while accounting for certain variables like class size and racial composition. buff.ly/3Cbwa4O

Students transitioning from middle to high school were at risk for academic and emotional behavioral challenges, while moving to the top grade (e.g., 7th to 8th) saw improvement. This shows the critical nature of preparing for the HS transition. buff.ly/3DROJMV

While current measures of the CASEL 5 are limited by top-down development approaches that may contribute to confirmation bias, this approach relies on exploratory methods to create and refine a relevant item pool. buff.ly/3XYmq9t

This study examined how #schoolpsych roles and responsibilities in alternative education settings vary from a traditional school environment, particularly with prevention and assessments. buff.ly/3VVXf4X #schoolpsychologist

This study examined the perspectives of immigrant youth in grades 7–10 on student health/well-being. Findings suggest that interventions and policies focusing on the home and school context may minimize the adverse effects of bullying. buff.ly/3Li50wU

A new issue of SPR is now online! Read Volume 53, Issue 4 for a focus on prejudice reduction and antiracism professional development in P-12 settings. buff.ly/2KT2IZy View the editorial for an intro to the issue: buff.ly/3WrKYGA #SPRBetheChange @drj_ucsb

NEW ARTICLE: Racial microaggressions are associated with negative consequences for receivers. This survey found that colorblind attitudes and perceptions of necessity for microaggression training predicted satisfaction with the training. buff.ly/3DVGWh9

These researchers adopted an SEL program for educators in a tribal nation in the Rocky Mountains in collaboration with community members. They share five themes that emerged from the data. buff.ly/3xT5pDb

Training teachers to better support minoritized students and providing inclusive classrooms is crucial. This scoping review found a focus on preservice teachers with limited evidence on effectiveness. buff.ly/3Y99sWH

This review of 38 studies on educator professional development found inconsistencies in the way white teachers respond to trainings, that school leadership has a key role in creating safe environments, and white teachers may need help moving to action. buff.ly/4cGJ7DE

Implementation planning significantly improves adherence to interventions and is particularly effective with behavior support plans: buff.ly/4cSvLEa

How do you know if a research study contains evidential value? This study looked at three categories of research to answer that question: academic interventions, mental health and well-being interventions, and social-emotional and behavioral interventions. buff.ly/4bJZeiI

This new article examines the validity of the TSELCS-22 to assess AAPI teachers' perception of their SEL competencies: buff.ly/3S4P9Wn

In this study, students with math anxiety actually performed better under overtly timed conditions, underscoring the benefit of timing for math fluency performance. #mathanxiety #academicintervention buff.ly/45V0T3B

This comprehensive review of state-level school discipline guidance examines zero tolerance policies, corporal punishment, use of SROs in discipline, reviews of disproportionality in discipline, and more. buff.ly/3Wt2yKp

While open science presents unique benefits for rural school psychologists, there are still barriers to address. This article takes a closer look: buff.ly/4cKrKC7

"Findings highlight a need for ... research on racism in school psychology graduate programs to promote the mental health of Students of Color, ensure their full inclusion in ... graduate training, and increase racial and ethnic diversity in the field." buff.ly/4fJcreR

This paper presents 13 bilingual school psychology competencies and their alignment with the NASP Practice Model and California's School Psychology Performance Expectations. Challenges to certification are also discussed. buff.ly/3yLkU0o

This study examined how migrant youth create their own paths to meet their educational and socio-emotional needs and how virtual learning impacts migrant youth. buff.ly/3As5te3