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Short phone breaks improve classroom focus and performance

Southern Illinois University conducted a study where researchers explored a novel approach to manage cell phone use in college classrooms.

Rebuilding parental engagement to solve the post-pandemic school attendance crisis

Research has found that schools have seen a decrease in school attendance over the past two years. One of the most significant factors cited is deteriorating partnerships between schools and parents.

Understanding the impact of sexual assault on university students in the US

Open Access Government discusses the prevalence of campus sexual assault in the US, the profound effects on university students, and how cases of assault can be reduced.

Improving literacy and math in the US

Open Access Government examines how literacy and math in the US can be improved under the Biden-Harris Administration.

National survey finds 80% of students support the use of learning engagement analytics  

Citing main reason is to improve student support by identifying students who might not necessarily seek help themselves.

Creating the ideal student experience according to Placecube

Understanding the student experience in UK higher education from the perspectives of students and staff.

Why is the NHS student dropout rate rising and what needs to change?

The training process at the NHS is experiencing significant issues, with a substantial number of students discontinuing their university education and a concerning rate of staff departing shortly after completing their studies.

How the education sector can safeguard students using generative AI

The emergence of free-to-access generative AI programmes has the potential to transform the classroom in ways we’re only beginning to understand, how can we protect students from the dangers of AI.

Embracing student voice can help to create classroom inclusivity

Amidst the rapid evolution of our world, it becomes evident that a profound transformation toward classroom inclusivity is needed in the realm of education in the UK.

How can universities support student’s mental health?

It is time that universities support student's mental health - especially as the journey into further education comes with feelings of excitement and hope of new beginnings, but also its fair share of challenges.

Classroom observations through a new lens: Supported not scrutinised

Classroom observations often rank high on the list of teacher stresses, contributing to the declining rate of teachers in schools. How could schools adjust this to retain staff?

Skyrocketing inflation worsens student mental health crisis

The current economic situation, marked by soaring inflation, is significantly impacting student mental health and worsening the ongoing crisis among young people.

Researchers find the most ‘purposeful’ method to stop binge drinking

A culture of binge drinking has left many with cases of alcohol addiction, but research finds a strong purpose in life can reduce this temptation.

Education responsive to children’s brain development can improve mental health

Is an education that responds to children’s ongoing brain development, supporting social and emotional development, the key to addressing the youth mental health crisis?

Why we need to treat mental health like physical health in schools

Ben Levinson, OBE, headteacher at Kensington Primary School, shares his thoughts on why mental health should have a positive focus the way physical health does, not a negative one.

Student wellbeing at secondary school: 79% of 14 year olds extremely dissatisfied

Student wellbeing drops sharply after starting secondary school with most adolescents satisfied at 11 and most extremely dissatisfied by 14.

Blended learning: How to support students in the hybrid classroom

The hybrid classroom has become the new normal in post-pandemic education, but is this 'blended learning' accessible and can it be improved?

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