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fromPsychology Today
1 month agoWhat Cell Phone Bans Mean for Students
Proponents argue that the bans are essential to promoting academic achievement and overall well-being among students. Cell phone ownership has more than doubled among school-aged youth in the past decade. At the same time, rates of anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and cyberbullying have skyrocketed. And 72 percent of high school teachers say phone distractions are a major problem in their classrooms, according to Pew Research Center polling from June 2024.
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fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 months agoCollege Student Mental Health Remains Poor, Minority Report Thriving
Over one in three college students report moderate anxiety or depression; only 36% are thriving, therapy use is up, and academics remain affected.
fromPsychology Today
3 months agoThree Essential Skills to Instill in Your Kids to Excel
It is vital to remember that feeling well is related to doing well. In fact, research supports students' well-being is tied to their academic performance. In one study of 3,400 high school students, those with greater well-being were more likely to have higher academic scores 7-8 months later. Further, teaching well-being at schools has been shown to have a profound increase on academic performance.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 months agoI homeschooled my son for 2 years before sending him to public school. He's happier now, but he excelled academically at home.
Homeschooling boosted the child's academics and interest-driven learning but limited social interaction, prompting a later return to public school for friendships.
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fromGothamist
6 months agoStuck on a school bus for over an hour? NYC students see 35% increase in extreme delays.
Bus delays are causing significant educational disruptions for students, particularly in math classes.
Extreme delays exceeding an hour for students, especially those with disabilities, have become a legal concern.
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