Sitting still linked to increased risk of depression in adolescents
Adolescents who are too sedentary are more likely to suffer from depression, says study
Schools should heed calls to do lockdown drills without traumatizing kids instead of abolishing them
Are lockdown drills too scary for kids? How can schools hold emergency preparedness drills without traumatizing students?
Why financial literacy is gaining ground in K-12
Financial literacy is a growing priority in K-12.
How solving real-world PBL problems energizes students
Problem-based learning, based on real world examples, can boost student engagement and improve interest in STEM subjects
Wehrly: What’s the Secret to Closing the Achievement Gap? Aligning Curriculum, Teacher and Student Expectations, and Whole-Child Support
What’s the secret to closing the achievement gap? Aligning curriculum, teacher and student expectations, and whole-child support.
The Bilingual Brain by Albert Costa review – enlightening and astonishing
Does speaking more than one language alter your brain? The findings from a lifetime of research are revelatory
Linguistics: The pronunciation paradox
Learners of foreign languages can hear the errors in pronunciation that fellow students tend to make, but continue to fall foul of them themselves despite years of practice.
How a Program Can Help Students Re-enter School After a Mental Health Crisis
More kids are missing school because of anxiety and depression. A Massachusetts program is trying to disrupt that cycle by helping kids transition back to school.
A college president’s advice to college students of the future: Don’t borrow
A college president’s advice to college students of the future: Don’t borrow
New Studies Link the Arts to Crucial Cognitive Skills
What happens to kids' brains ‘on art’? New studies—often backed by brain imaging technology—are beginning to dial in on the answers.