New research finds that 94% of middle school teachers face high levels of stress. Helping teachers cope better could foster student success.
Preschool writing education is mostly about handwriting and letter formation, but teachers may be missing a chance to focus on communication skills.
"You can't simply throw technology at kids and expect positive outcomes."
Even at a young age, children know that deciding what to teach is just as important as knowing how to teach.
A readiness test can accurately predict which kids will be doing well in school 18 months later and who could use some more support.
As more preschools expel kids for acting out, a new program uses puppets to show them how to identify and control emotions.
High schools where students have strong bonds with their peers and feel connected to adult staff have lower rates of suicide attempts.
Kids in elementary and middle school are less likley to have issues with concentration or acting out if parents are more involved early in the school year.
"...even acts of simple compassion and efforts to create an accepting and supportive space for students can help prevent bullying in schools."
"The categories teachers use as reasons for punishment, like 'defiance,' 'disrespect,' and 'noncompliance,' are ripe for racial discrimination."
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