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The Psychological Effects of Active-Shooter School Drills on Students
With the increase in school shootings, school systems nationwide are implementing new safety protoco…
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Do Kids Today Lack Emotional Intelligence?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 70 percent of 2016 high school graduates we…
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4 Studying Methods to Help Kids Focus
With television, video games, and the great outdoors all calling for children’s attention, it can be…
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What Teachers Think of Parents May Impact Student Success [Study Results]
Before you hit “delete” on that email desperately seeking volunteers to chaperone your child’s class…
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Study Finds Classroom Temperature Affects Test Scores
Researchers have long known that environment has a significant effect on student achievement; but a …
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Why Kids Drop out of High School and How to Prevent It
The number of students who drop out of high school has fallen significantly since 1990. According to…
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More Students Report Bullying During Last School Year [Survey Results]
School bullying certainly isn’t a new phenomenon. According to at least one new survey, however, it …
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How Some Schools Are Improving School Safety
The recent school shootings have sparked a nationwide debate about the need for increased school saf…
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Study Finds Younger Kids Are More Affected by Noisy Classrooms
For kids to learn, it’s imperative that they’re able to concentrate. Unfortunately, many classrooms …
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How Toys Like the Fidget Spinner Facilitate Learning for Some Kids
It is the hottest kid’s toy to sweep the country—so hot, in fact, that it’s even available at 7-Elev…
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10 Ways Students Can Be Productive During the Summer Break
It’s almost time for summer break, when children look forward to that great feeling of freedom, slee…
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President’s Parental Checklist Promotes Better School Communication
Communication. Parents need it with their kids, but they also need it with their kids’ schools, teac…
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Brain-Based Learning Strategies to Improve Student Performance
Knowing the science of how the brain works could go a long way in helping students learn and retain …
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How to Encourage a ‘Benefit Mindset’ in Your Child
In recent years, educators have encouraged the development of practical, viable concepts of positivi…
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Should Learning Stop on Snow Days?
Many adults have fond memories of snow days as a time when they could stay home from school and get …
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