Student Well-Being

Cellphone Headaches in Middle Schools: Why Policies Aren't Enough

Tue, 14 May 2024 20:08:33 GMT

Middle schoolers' developmental stage makes them uniquely vulnerable to the negative aspects of cellphones. Policies alone won't help.

Teachers Want Parents to Step Up to Curb Cellphone Misuse. Are They Ready?

Fri, 10 May 2024 22:06:32 GMT

A program from the National PTA aims to partner with schools to give parents resources on teaching their children healthy tech habits.

Schools Feel Less Equipped to Meet Students' Mental Health Needs Than a Few Years Ago

Thu, 09 May 2024 12:41:30 GMT

Less than half of public schools report that they can effectively meet students’ mental health needs.

How to Spot and Combat Student Apathy: A Teacher Resource

Tue, 07 May 2024 17:35:10 GMT

A guide to help teachers recognize and address apathy in the classroom.

Social Media Bans Alone Won’t Improve Mental Health, Say Student Advocates

Fri, 03 May 2024 21:05:44 GMT

Students need safe spaces and supportive leaders to talk openly about mental health in their schools.

Twice as Many LGBTQ+ Teens Find Affirmation Online as at Home

Fri, 03 May 2024 20:44:22 GMT

In a new survey, LGBTQ+ teens also say the political climate hurts their mental health.

Reframing Behavior: Neuroscience-Based Practices for Positive Support

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:19:30 GMT

Reframing Behavior helps teachers see the “why” of behavior through a neuroscience lens and provides practices that fit into a school day.

How Much High Schoolers Think Their Educators Care About Them

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:32:49 GMT

An EdWeek Research Center survey asked high school students how much the adults in their schools care about them.

New School Lunch Rules Will Change Menus. (Chocolate Milk Still Allowed)

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:25:09 GMT

Newly unveiled school meal rules will limit sodium and added sugar.

To Boost Student Mental Health, Support Teachers (Opinion)

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:57:14 GMT

Once extra federal aid vanishes, teachers will be faced with serving in the role as ill-equipped mental health professionals.

Farewell: Ask a Psychologist Says Goodbye (Opinion)

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Angela Duckworth announces the sunsetting of the Character Lab and the ��ܹ��̳ Opinion blog.

What’s Really Holding Schools Back From Implementing SEL?

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 22:08:31 GMT

Principals see their schools as places that promote students' social-emotional growth.

What This School Used as the Main Ingredient for a Positive Climate

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:59:00 GMT

When systemic and fully integrated, the practice has the power to reduce bad behavior and boost teacher morale, experts say.

The Surprising Connection Between Universal School Meals and Student Discipline

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 21:51:44 GMT

Giving all students free school meals can help nurture a positive school climate by eliminating the stigma around poverty.

SEL Could Move Into School Sports. What That Might Look Like

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 20:31:44 GMT

Massachusetts is considering a bill to establish guidelines on how school athletics incorporate SEL.

Tests Often Stress Students. These Tips Can Calm Their Nerves (Opinion)

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

It's normal for students to feel anxious about tests and presentations. Here's what the research says can help them.

Putting the Freak-out Over Social Media and Kids' Mental Health in Historical Context

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 21:41:10 GMT

Is it another in a long line of technology-induced moral panics, or something different?

Stop Saying 'These Kids Don't Care About School’ (Opinion)

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 19:59:19 GMT

This damaging myth creates a barrier between educators and students and fails to address the root causes of student disengagement.

Inconsistent Sleep Patterns in High School Linked to Academic Struggles

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 19:49:08 GMT

New study finds adolescents' varied sleep habits can hurt learning.

Act on Student Ideas to Improve Mental Health, Youth Advocate Urges

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 20:18:11 GMT

High school student Rick Yang helped create mental health supports in his school and trained his peers to advocate for change.

Can SEL Help Students Curb Their Own Cellphone Use?

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 22:42:58 GMT

Experts say that a combination of SEL skills and better school policies would help curb student cellphone use.

The Top 10 Bad Outcomes of Social Media Use, According to Students

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 19:39:06 GMT

The EdWeek Research Center surveyed high school students about how they think social media affects their mental health.

New Florida Law Aims to Get Kids Off Social Media. Will It Work?

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:27:13 GMT

The law is one way the state is addressing what it sees as the negative effects of social media on children.

4 Steps Students Can Take to Help Make Tough Decisions (Opinion)

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT

When students feel stuck, they can harness the power of the nonconscious mind to help them move forward.

A Clinical Psychologist Offers Tips on Healthy Tech Use for Students

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:01:00 GMT

There’s a disconnect between parents and schools over who should take ownership of students’ tech use.

Social Media Is Hurting Social-Emotional Skills. How 4 School Districts Are Fighting Back

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:01:00 GMT

A majority of educators believe social media negatively impacts students’ social-emotional skills, an EdWeek Research Center survey found.

'It Terrifies Me': Clinical Psychologist on Tech Overuse in the Age of AI

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:01:00 GMT

Lisa Strohman has dedicated her career to connecting the dots between tech overuse/misuse and mental health problems.

Students Think Social Media Is Fine, But Teachers See a Mental Health Minefield

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:01:00 GMT

It's important for adults to recognize and understand teens’ perspectives in order to teach healthy social media habits.

How Teaching Kids 'Digital Agency' Can Make Social Media a Positive Place for Them

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 02:51:03 GMT

Digital agency includes a set of skills educators can teach to help students avoid social media "thinking traps."

Student Well-Being

Cellphone Headaches in Middle Schools: Why Policies Aren't Enough

Teachers Want Parents to Step Up to Curb Cellphone Misuse. Are They Ready?

Schools Feel Less Equipped to Meet Students' Mental Health Needs Than a Few Years Ago

How to Spot and Combat Student Apathy: A Teacher Resource

Social Media Bans Alone Won’t Improve Mental Health, Say Student Advocates

Twice as Many LGBTQ+ Teens Find Affirmation Online as at Home

Reframing Behavior: Neuroscience-Based Practices for Positive Support

How Much High Schoolers Think Their Educators Care About Them

New School Lunch Rules Will Change Menus. (Chocolate Milk Still Allowed)

To Boost Student Mental Health, Support Teachers (Opinion)

Farewell: Ask a Psychologist Says Goodbye (Opinion)

What’s Really Holding Schools Back From Implementing SEL?

What This School Used as the Main Ingredient for a Positive Climate

The Surprising Connection Between Universal School Meals and Student Discipline

SEL Could Move Into School Sports. What That Might Look Like

Tests Often Stress Students. These Tips Can Calm Their Nerves (Opinion)

Putting the Freak-out Over Social Media and Kids' Mental Health in Historical Context

Stop Saying 'These Kids Don't Care About School’ (Opinion)

Inconsistent Sleep Patterns in High School Linked to Academic Struggles

Act on Student Ideas to Improve Mental Health, Youth Advocate Urges

Can SEL Help Students Curb Their Own Cellphone Use?

The Top 10 Bad Outcomes of Social Media Use, According to Students

New Florida Law Aims to Get Kids Off Social Media. Will It Work?

4 Steps Students Can Take to Help Make Tough Decisions (Opinion)

A Clinical Psychologist Offers Tips on Healthy Tech Use for Students

Social Media Is Hurting Social-Emotional Skills. How 4 School Districts Are Fighting Back

'It Terrifies Me': Clinical Psychologist on Tech Overuse in the Age of AI

Students Think Social Media Is Fine, But Teachers See a Mental Health Minefield

How Teaching Kids 'Digital Agency' Can Make Social Media a Positive Place for Them

Reframing Behavior: Neuroscience-Based Practices for Positive Support