“Children look to teachers as role models for how to treat their peers” Jeanine Grütter discusses the influence teachers have on students’ willingness to include others, which may affect academic achievement Interview by Aisha Schnellmann / January 14, 2021
Do children’s explanations of performance increase the attainment gap? Young children appear to believe differences in achievement are due to stable personal characteristics by Annie Brookman-Byrne / December 10, 2020
How can education systems better support kids from diverse backgrounds? Striving for equity, while embracing individual differences, can help narrow the achievement gap by H. Moriah Sokolowski / December 4, 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
Caregivers and teachers should work together in ‘educational partnerships’ It’s crucial to provide teachers with appropriate training and encourage involvement from all parents by Manuela Ulrich / November 12, 2020
How to help an ‘orchid child’ blossom The right environment can shape whether some children struggle or thrive Interview by Juanita Bawagan / October 27, 2020
Do teaching assistants help students learn? Schools must provide training and resources to ensure teaching assistants make a positive impact on learning by Annie Brookman-Byrne / October 7, 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
Teaching from behind a mask How do masks affect communication and learning in the classroom? by Kathryn Bates / September 25, 2020
Raising the next generation of rational thinkers How do children become rational human beings who are capable of contributing to civil society? by Jan Engelmann and Tania Jenkins / September 16, 2020
Children may be getting better — not worse — at reading emotions How do new technologies impact social learning? by Juanita Bawagan / September 3, 2020
How can caregivers support kids when distance learning becomes necessary? Top tips from a developmental psychologist and parent by Jelena Obradović / August 25, 2020
