“We’re rediscovering how versatile teaching can be” Principal Walter Strasser discusses how his team has redesigned their school curriculum to reflect thematic connections in the real world Interview by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / April 15, 2021
Understanding the adolescent brain Sarah-Jayne Blakemore on our growing understanding of biological changes in young people’s brains March 16, 2021
Learning gains and equity during COVID-19 school closures A comparison of students’ academic growth before and during COVID-19 school closures provides valuable insight into the impact on learning by Martin Tomasik / March 11, 2021
Risk-taking in adolescents How do the brains of adolescents differ from those of younger children and adults? February 1, 2021
Do older children influence their siblings’ willingness to take risks? New research on adolescent risk-taking sheds light on the influence of sibling relationships by Juanita Bawagan / January 28, 2021
Screen time before bed could reduce teens’ ability to learn in the morning According to a recent study, the timing of screen use is key by Holly Cave / January 21, 2021
Levelling up research on the adolescent brain Smartphone games have the potential to reveal how our brains reach decisions and how these processes can go awry Interview by Juanita Bawagan / December 14, 2020
How can after-school clubs improve children’s mental health? The crucial role of extracurricular activities in improving mental wellbeing following school closures by Kathryn Bates / November 20, 2020
Academically at-risk children benefit from teachers’ emotional support How emotionally supportive classrooms help children navigate the many challenges of early adolescence by Aisha Schnellmann / September 29, 2020
Closing the digital divide Digital technology should be available for all young people by Annie Brookman-Byrne / September 11, 2020
Why do children exclude others? When children exclude peers with behavioural or academic difficulties, it is likely a reflection of their classroom’s norms by Aisha Schnellmann / July 6, 2020
How do cross-group friendships encourage inclusivity? Children who engage in cross-group friendships more likely to trust and sympathise with others, which in turn promotes an inclusive attitude by Aisha Schnellmann / June 8, 2020
