More school districts in Michigan are banning student cellphone use to help curb distractions, improve focus on learning and encourage more social interaction. Some parents
New teachers—and experienced ones too—can find ideas here on how to stop disruptive behavior before it begins.
The violence, stress and isolation that comes from incarceration can have a negative effect on the brains of young people, according to neuroscientist B.J. Casey
For nearly 30 years, Javier Aceves worked as a pediatrician in Albuquerque, New Mexico, focusing primarily on disadvantaged families. His approach was holistic: along with
Data shows many teens experience stress and anxiety — the effects of which could play out in schools through diminished academic performance and bad behavior
An alternative school in Pennsylvania has improved students’ behavior by adopting a neuroscience-based approach. In this interview, the school’s principal, Jessica Milton, and executive director,
An Oregon school district has seen a reduction in student disruptions or outbursts among 15 schools in the three years since implementing a trauma informed
As a teacher, I spent many mornings waiting in line to make copies for my lessons that day. Coffee in hand, I competed with my
High school biology teacher Kelly Chavis knew smartphones were a distraction in her class. But not even her students realized the psychological toll of their
A demographic shift in some Washington state high schools has increased the need for safety net programs, including added support at school and a focus
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