Student Wellness
Whether through physical education, health education, or health and nutrition policy within a school, learn about ways to promote and maintain student wellness.
4 Ways to Connect With Students as the Pandemic Eases
The strain of the pandemic has made it necessary for teachers to find new ways to help students build strong relationships in the classroom.160The Sensory Room: Helping Students With Autism Focus and Learn
Imagine a safe space where students with autism can go to calm their bodies and then get back to the business of learning.1MThe Importance of Recess
Recess is often sacrificed to make room for more academics. The research says that’s a big mistake.205.2kHow to Help Students Resist Their Phones and Develop Better Digital Habits
Excessive phone use can lead to depression and poor school performance, but building academic confidence can forge healthier habits.245
What’s Lost When We Rush Kids Through Childhood
The author of "The Importance of Being Little" on the costs of our collective failure to see the world through the eyes of children.42.7k
Time to Play: More State Laws Require Recess
Unstructured playtime is making a comeback in schools as frustrated teachers, parents, and advocacy groups demand legislative action.46.3kHomework: How Much Is Too Much?
Homework has benefits, but the research is clear: there are real consequences to assigning too much.56.2kThe Joy of Pickleball in Elementary School
Pickleball is an inclusive sport that focuses on strategy and team building and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This makes it perfect for elementary schools!3.4k
Schools Are Opening Worldwide, Providing a Model for the U.S.
Children are returning to school in countries that are weeks—or months—ahead of the U.S. in battling Covid-19. Here’s how it’s happening.30kCreating Opportunities for Unstructured Play
When schools make space for free play in a natural environment, students are left to their own devices to build, create, and problem-solve—and the benefits continue once they are back in the classroom.1.9kBoys Are Falling Behind. What Can We Do About It?
Boys are underperforming in school, harming their future job prospects and potential for economic mobility. A new book argues it’s the system that needs fixing, not boys.4.6k
7 Ways to Maintain Relationships During Your School Closure
Suddenly, you’re not in the same physical space as your students. We asked teachers to share strategies for maintaining relationships—both peer-to-peer and student-teacher—when everything’s gone remote.24.1kHow to Facilitate Meaningful Outdoor Learning
Exploring the natural world is a powerful strategy for middle and high school. Here are four ways to get students learning outside.273We Drastically Underestimate the Importance of Brain Breaks
When it comes to optimizing learning, we don’t value breaks enough, neuroscientists suggest in a new study.7.6k
The Role of Emotion Co-Regulation in Discipline
Helping students regain their calm after misbehavior doesn’t mean there are no consequences—it ensures that the right lesson is learned.24.8k
