STORM LAKE — Surrounded by 13 wriggling classmates sitting on a colorful mat, kindergartner Dara Peralta-Ponce thought briefly as her teacher asked her what made her unique. In a quiet voice, Dara ...

The demands of modern education often leave teachers and students feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. From juggling multiple responsibilities to meeting high expectations, burnout has become a ...

Teachers can leverage students’ interest in Greek mythology to explore emotions and topics like overcoming obstacles.

Kent police seek tips after deadly shooting at park and ride Kent police found a man dead after they were dispatched to reports of gunshots at the Lincoln Park and Ride lot. Mosqueda launches ...

They shut down. This scenario is all too common in classrooms, but what if we could change the narrative? Let’s talk about integrating strategies that normalize the discomfort—or cognitive ...

Social-emotional learning programs can boost students’ academic performances, but a recent analysis found that program length matters when it comes to how much. Researchers from the Yale School of ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lasting impact on students’ social-emotional well-being. As schools return to in-person learning, educators face the challenge of addressing the diverse emotional ...

Every aspect of a child’s behavior in the classroom is influenced by their emotions, some of which help foster learning while others inhibit it. Additionally, their behavior is further influenced by ...

After the COVID-19 pandemic shone a spotlight on youth mental health, much attention continues to be paid to the topic, with everyone from mental health experts and educators to parents and ...

Students at Bedford Road School in Pleasantville, which serves kindergarten to fourth grade, have been learning about The Zones of Regulation and now have tools accessible in the classroom to help ...