This Week in School Psychology

The Impact of Digitization in Schools - This Week In School Psychology As schools continue to adapt to a digital age, psychologists are at the forefront of ensuring these changes support students' emotional and educational needs.

Thought-provoking piece on how digitization is changing school psychology: more data, new tools, bigger privacy + equity challenges. Helpful framing for our work in K-12.
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This new Yale study finds that social-emotional learning programs don’t just build empathy and resilience, they also raise academic performance. A strong case for teaching the whole child.

The Role of School Psychologists in Tackling Rising Anxiety Levels - This Week In School Psychology By addressing the growing concern of student anxiety through targeted interventions and supportive measures, educators and psychologists can help create more nurturing environments conducive to learni...

How can school psychologists best address rising student anxiety? This post highlights data-driven, practical strategies for early intervention, collaboration, and tech-supported care: thisweekinschoolpsychology.com/blog/2025/10...

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Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology: Cognition and Learning University of New Mexico's College of Education and Human SciencesAssistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Educational PsychologyStarting in August 2026T...

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The Educational Psychology program at the University of New Mexico is hiring an Assistant Professor in Cognition and Learning!

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Addressing Minimally Verbal Communication in Special Education - This Week In School Psychology Children who are minimally verbal often struggle with expressing themselves through traditional verbal communication. This can impact their educational experience, social interactions, and overall psy...

🧠 New on This Week in School Psychology: Addressing Minimally Verbal Communication in Special Education. Get insights on collaboration, tech, & inclusion for minimally verbal students. #schoolpsychology 👇

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Kids’ Minds Are Bigger Than We Think - This Week In School Psychology New research shows children’s consciousness may be more expansive than brain science alone suggests—what does this mean for schools?

Kids’ minds might be bigger than we think! 🧠 This post explores consciousness beyond the brain and how schools can nurture empathy, wonder, and well-being.

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The new Interactive Database for PBIS Research is searchable!

Special thanks to Center partner Dr. María Reina Santiago-Rosario (left) for her hard work putting together the database.

Database here 😀 https://loom.ly/akB-jY0
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Frontiers | How teachers’ social-emotional competence affects bullying in rural schools: the chain mediating effect of students’ social-emotional competence and classmate relationship IntroductionIn recent years, bullying in rural schools has become increasingly prevalent. It is essential to identify the factors that influence bullying in ...

Reducing bullying might start with teachers. This study shows that when teachers have strong emotional skills, bullying drops—and students follow their lead, creating kinder, more connected classrooms.

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What the heck is ADHD? Why scientists can’t seem to agree on one explanation.

📚💡 An insightful explainer on ADHD. This piece breaks down what it is beyond the stereotypes and highlights how emerging research could influence school structure and individualized education.

🔗 hypercurious.com/p/what-the-heck-is-adhd

Drills or Distress? Understanding the Psychological Effects of Active Shooter Drills on Adolescents - Jeff R. Temple, Elizabeth Baumler, Christian Paige Owen, Leila Wood, 2025 Background: We sought to better understand the impact of exposure to active shooter drills (ASDs) on students’ perceived stress, including those with disabiliti...

Active shooter drills aim to keep schools safe, but this study shows they can heighten anxiety—especially for girls, and students with disabilities or past trauma. How can schools protect without harming?

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Can the right projects helps students understand not only what they know, but its deeper meaning and implications? This interview shares why students thrive when they see purpose in their learning. #schoolpsych

The Complexities of Autism and ADHD in Children: What Parents and Schools Need to Know - This Week In School Psychology Learn about the complexities of co-occurring autism and ADHD in children and discover how parents and schools can offer better support.

Autism + ADHD often overlap in complex ways, shaping both social and academic needs. This article dives into how early assessment, tailored supports, and strong parent–school collaboration can help students thrive.

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"You Should Be Fine, You're Smart": The Myth Holding Gifted Kids Back - This Week In School Psychology Gifted students face unique stressors that schools often overlook. Here’s what the latest research reveals about their challenges—and how parents and educators can better support them.

Gifted ≠ fine. Too often we assume “you’re smart, you’ll be okay”—but gifted kids face anxiety, isolation, & perfectionism too. Important research for school psychologists & educators on supporting both intellect and emotional growth: thisweekinschoolpsychology.com/blog/2025/03...

An insightful series for school psychologists and others who want to deepen their understanding of the teenage brain.

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Understanding Highly Sensitive Students - This Week In School Psychology The concept of sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) has gained significant attention in psychology. This trait, commonly referred to as the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), encompasses individuals who e...

Sensory processing sensitivity brings unique strengths: empathy, creativity, and insight. Read how schools can support highly sensitive students with sensory-friendly spaces, mindfulness, teacher awareness & more.

❓What has worked in your setting?

🔗 thisweekinschoolpsychology.com/blog/2025/08...

Home - Your AI Horizons Challenge

💡 What if your students could shape how AI is used in tomorrow’s workplaces? Could they be the next to develop a tool like our Trawly AI assistant, which distills school psych research into clear, evidence-based insights?

Educators: check out this new DOE challenge 👉 youraihorizons.ctemomentum.com

The Thalamic Brain Circuit's Impact on Sensations in School-aged Children - This Week In School Psychology Recent scientific discoveries have provided deeper insights into the neurological underpinnings of this condition, focusing particularly on the brain's thalamic circuitry

This post explores how thalamic pathways influence sensory experiences and how that might connect to what we see in school settings. Useful context for supporting students with sensory or regulation challenges.
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Four Types of Autism: Understanding the New Findings and Their Impact on School Psychology - This Week In School Psychology Recent groundbreaking research has identified four distinct subtypes of autism, each with unique genetic signatures and developmental paths.

New insights on autism: This post breaks down 4 distinct types and explores what the findings mean for school psychology practice. Helpful context for assessment, intervention, and collaboration. 🧩📚
🔗 thisweekinschoolpsychology.com/blog/2025/07...

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Helping Teens Navigate Mental Health and Self-Injury - This Week In School Psychology Discover how schools can address adolescent mental health and nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) with interventions tailored to teens' unique needs.

Insightful research on how schools can support teens dealing with self-injury and mental health challenges. Practical, compassionate strategies for promoting well-being in schools. 💙🧠 #SchoolPsych #MentalHealth
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‘Cognitive Science,’ All the Rage in British Schools, Fails to Register in U.S. Educators blame this ‘reverse Beatles effect’ on America’s decentralized system and grad schools that are often hostile to research.

British schools are embracing cognitive science in classrooms—while the U.S. lags behind. As school psychologists we know how critical evidence-based learning strategies are for student success. Why aren’t these insights getting more traction here?

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How Schools Can Prioritize Mental Health - This Week In School Psychology Explore the vital role of school-based mental health providers, their challenges, and strategies to improve student well-being in schools.

Important read for school psychologists 👉 This blog highlights how schools can prioritize mental health in practical, systemic ways—not just for students, but for staff too.
🔗 thisweekinschoolpsychology.com/blog/2024/11...

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How Students Are Really Using AI and What Schools Should Know

Interesting survey about how students are using #AI. While institutions fumble along creating policies, #students are forging ahead with no guidance and all of the positive and negative implications that go with it. #schoolpsychology #chatbot #mentalhealth

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Supporting the Mental Health Needs of High-Achieving Students Some students who are thriving academically struggle with imposter syndrome and would benefit from specific supports.

Even top students can struggle with mental health. This @edutopia.org article digs into imposter syndrome in high-achieving kids—and how educators and school psychs can help:

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Why So Many Teens Aren’t Sleeping—And What Schools Can Do About It - This Week In School Psychology One in four teens isn’t getting good sleep—and academic stress may be to blame. Here’s what parents and educators need to know.

Teens aren't just "staying up too late"—there are systemic reasons they're not sleeping. 💤 This blog from This Week in School Psychology breaks it down and offers practical ideas for schools and parents:
🔗 thisweekinschoolpsychology.com/blog/2025/04...

Mounting case against notion that boys are born better at math — Harvard Gazette Elizabeth Spelke studies French testing data, finds no gender gap until instruction begins

📊🧠 New research continues to challenge the myth that boys are innately better at math. This Harvard article breaks down the growing evidence debunking gender-based math ability assumptions: news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor... #EdPsych #MathEducation

New research on autism and supporting students in high school settings who have unique cognitive profiles. #SchoolPsychology #Autism

The Role of Virtual Reality in Schools" Enhancing Emotional and Cognitive Development - This Week In School Psychology Virtual Reality (VR) is no longer a futuristic concept; it is increasingly becoming a part of various educational settings, offering innovative ways to engage students. Recently, VR has been gaining a...

👓 Can VR really help kids learn better and feel better?
This blog dives into how virtual reality is showing promise in schools—not just for academics, but for emotional and cognitive development too.

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Reading skills — and struggles — manifest earlier than thought — Harvard Gazette New findings underscore the need for interventions before children start school, said Harvard researchers.

Harvard research shows reading skills—and struggles—start earlier than we thought, even before kindergarten. Crucial insights for school psychs & parents. 📘
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Students’ AI Chats Reveal Their Largest Stressors - EdSurge News A new report found students were most frequently concerned with balancing life and school. The kicker? These concerns were shared with an AI bot, not ...

🔍 New insights into student stressors—straight from their own words. This @edsurge.com piece explores what students are telling AI chatbots about their mental health challenges.

📖 www.edsurge.com/news/2025-07...