Play-Based Learning and Mental Health

Play-Based Learning and Mental Health

Research shows that play offers an extensive array of benefits for children and adults alike. Many of these benefits relate to mental health. For example, play can reduce stress, strengthen brain function, and increase adaptability. Educators in early childhood...
Managing Student Anxiety in the Classroom

Managing Student Anxiety in the Classroom

According to the World Health Organization, cases of anxiety increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over four million students from age three to seventeen have received an anxiety diagnosis, according to the CDC. Now that students are returning to in-person learning,...
School Liability: Negligent Supervision in Schools

School Liability: Negligent Supervision in Schools

When children leave the care of their parents during the school day, the school and its staff become legally responsible for the child. Any injury that occurs because of insufficient supervision can make a school liable. To maintain a safe learning environment, it is...
Are Districts Liable For Student Safety?

Are Districts Liable For Student Safety?

Student safety at school has been a subject of confusion and conversation for years. Schools are responsible for education, but are they responsible for student safety, too? And to what extent? Are schools responsible for crimes committed on school grounds? With the...
How Should Schools Implement Bullying Legislation?

How Should Schools Implement Bullying Legislation?

According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, as many as one in five students experience bullying. Fifteen percent of bullying incidents occur online. Bullying often results in lowered levels of classroom engagement and academic performance. However, the...