Exclusive: Study Finds COVID Harmed Cognitive Skills of Students — and Teachers
New working paper is believed to be the first to link weaker memory and diminished ‘flexible thinking’ skills to the pandemic’s academic downturn.
Chronic Underachievement and Disengagement: An International Crisis
Mental and neurological health has become one of the most pressing human issues worldwide, and its impact on children and adolescents has been especially profound. The COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, significantly disrupted school cultures, and the overall instability in all segments of society has exacerbated stress and anxiety among students, teachers, and principals.
Yes, Students Still Need to Memorize
Students have grown up relying on their calculators and Googling everything. During the pandemic more than ever before, tests were open books and open notes. It’s easy to believe that spending time memorizing vocabulary, formulas, and key facts is wasted. Not true.
Reducing Challenging Behavior: Simple Yet Effective Strategies to Restore Classroom Calm
Classroom management has become particularly challenging in a post-pandemic world. Fortunately, these three evidence-based strategies can reduce problems and form habits that will help you, and your students, thrive.