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Body image struggles affect boys too Boys can become dissatisfied with their bodies when they compare themselves with others online, but adults can help

“Boys who spend more time on Instagram say they feel pressure to look a certain way.”
Boys can become dissatisfied with their bodies, but adults can help. Jessica Felder, Tamesha Dirr, Livia von Siebenthal, Yaëlle Eschmann & David Bürgin. @jacobscenteruzh.bsky.social boldscience.org/body-image-s...

What affects children’s motivation to work hard? Children are less motivated when they think they have to work harder than their peers

“We wanted to understand how children think about hard work and success and whether these beliefs affect their motivation in school.”
Bethany Lassetter and @andreicimpian.bsky.social on children's motivation in school. #EdChat
boldscience.org/what-affects...

The trouble with AI detectors in academic settings – BOLD In this episode of Ed-Technical, Libby and Owen explore why traditional AI detection tools are struggling in academic settings.

🎧Listen to our guest podcast Ed-Technical Season 3 Episode 2 now.
Libby Hills and Owen Henkel explore why reliable AI detection with automated tools is so difficult. #EdTech boldscience.org/the-trouble-...

The power of parents in helping kids beat academic stress Positive coping strategies and parental role modeling can help reduce stress in adolescence

“Children of parents who handle stress constructively are themselves more likely to develop healthy coping mechanisms.”
Anika Stark, Claudia Woodtli, Melina Pozzy, Noemi Lutz, & David Bürgin on reducing stress in adolescence. @jacobscenteruzh.bsky.social boldscience.org/the-power-of...

Why girls need more outdoor playtime Encouragement from caregivers and educators could help close the gender gap in outdoor play

“Nature play could help dismantle the gender stereotypes that can hold children back long-term.”
Amanda Ruggeri says encouragement from caregivers and educators could help close the gender gap in outdoor play. #Play boldscience.org/why-girls-ne...

Improving early learning through classroom relationships How teachers can help young children feel valued and empowered to learn

“In a world of continuous change, one constant remains: relationships are key to children's learning and development.”
Pilar Alamos explores with Aisha Schnellmann how teachers can help young children feel valued and empowered to learn. #EdChat boldscience.org/the-developm...

How schools can adapt to teens’ sleep rhythms Working with, not against, teenagers’ body clocks can yield academic and emotional benefits

“Despite needing more sleep at this stage of life, many teenagers don’t get enough.”
Chiara Staub, Alessia Colacino, Sarah Zurmühle, & David Bürgin explain that working with teenagers’ body clocks can yield academic and emotional benefits.
@jacobscenteruzh.bsky.social boldscience.org/how-schools-...

How diversity can succeed in schools Turning diversity into a classroom strength

How can schools create inclusive learning environments for all students, especially those with migration backgrounds?
Gülseli Baysu, Aileen Edele, Linda Juang, and Maja K. Schachner explain how to turn diversity into a classroom strength. #Diversity boldscience.org/how-diversit...

Why children’s language and emotion regulation go hand in hand Language skills and self-regulation develop together in early childhood

“Children who teachers said were better able to manage their emotions made more progress in telling stories over the year.” Pilar Alamos and Catalina Lecaros explain how language skills and self-regulation develop together in early childhood. boldscience.org/why-children...

The good and bad of kids’ boredom Adults can teach children how to manage boredom

“Much like how pain motivates action to find relief, state boredom pushes us to seek out more fulfilling opportunities.”
@meeri.bsky.social explains that adults can teach children how to manage boredom. #Boredom #ChildDevelopment
boldscience.org/the-good-and...

How do we know what works in education? Educators need strong evidence to choose the most effective educational interventions

"Research and evaluation happen slowly, whereas schools and the world of educational enterprise are fast paced." Astrid E. J. Bowen and Jo Van Herwegen explain why educators need strong evidence to choose the most effective educational interventions. boldscience.org/how-do-we-kn...

Why children need creativity Teaching and measuring creative thinking is a challenge but creativity is an important skill

“Measuring creativity isn’t as straightforward as a multiple-choice quiz.” Eva Amsen @easternblot.bsky.social explains how teaching and measuring creative thinking is a challenge, but creativity is an important skill. #Creativity boldscience.org/why-children...

What barriers to school leadership roles do women in Ghana face? Helping women attain leadership positions helps children, too

"Seeing more women in leadership roles can help influence traditional norms," says Sonakshi Sharma.
Sonakshi & Dewi Susanti tell Hinah Mian about the obstacles women encounter, potential solutions to close gender gaps, and the ultimate impact on children. boldscience.org/what-barrier...

Spatial thinking in the STEM classroom Zachary Hawes studies how spatial thinking makes abstract ideas accessible

“Spatial thinking is a fundamental, yet often neglected, aspect of human cognition.”
@zackhawes.bsky.social tells Aisha Schnellmann how central spatial thinking is to STEM learning. #EdChat boldscience.org/the-psycholo...

Why corporal punishment should be banned globally Violence against children is sometimes seen as tough love but it can cause long-term harm

“Changing the law is not enough on its own.”
Violence against children is sometimes seen as tough love but it can cause long-term harm, says Annie Brookman-Byrne, as the World Health Organization calls for a global ban on corporal punishment.
boldscience.org/why-corporal...

Why can’t we remember our early childhoods? Babies may be able to encode memories in the brain, but cannot access them later

“The inability to recall our earliest memories could suggest a failure to retrieve rather than a failure to store.”
Meeri Kim speaks to Nick Turk-Browne about a recent study on infants' memories. ‪‪@wutsaiyale.bsky.social
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👇 Bethany wrote an excellent post for BOLD on the complex relationship between kids' beliefs about effort and their motivation.

While the belief that effort is important is generally motivating, it can be *demotivating* if you think that you have to put in more effort than others.

What affects children’s motivation to work hard? Children are less motivated when they think they have to work harder than their peers

“We wanted to understand how children think about hard work and success and whether these beliefs affect their motivation in school.”
Bethany Lassetter and @andreicimpian.bsky.social on children's motivation in school. #EdChat
boldscience.org/what-affects...

What are the long-term impacts of childhood interventions? Laurel Raffington uses epigenetic biomarkers to measure the long-term impacts of childhood interventions

“The impact on health of a childhood in poverty may not be apparent until later life.”
@laraffington.bsky.social studies how children’s early environments become embedded in their biology and may affect later outcomes. #ChildDev
boldscience.org/the-developm...

What barriers to school leadership roles do women in Ghana face? Helping women attain leadership positions helps children, too

"Seeing more women in leadership roles can help influence traditional norms," says Sonakshi Sharma.
Sonakshi & Dewi Susanti tell Hinah Mian about the obstacles women encounter, potential solutions to close gender gaps, and the ultimate impact on children. boldscience.org/what-barrier...

Inspirational books, films, and tools for teachers – BOLD Educators share books, films, and tools to inspire other teachers, students, and learning communities at the start of the new school year.

🎧What books, films, and tools inspire teachers?
Nina Alonso hears recommendations from educators from around the world in the final episode of Teachers' Voices season 4!
boldscience.org/inspirationa...

Why corporal punishment should be banned globally Violence against children is sometimes seen as tough love but it can cause long-term harm

“Changing the law is not enough on its own.”
Violence against children is sometimes seen as tough love but it can cause long-term harm, says Annie Brookman-Byrne, as the World Health Organization calls for a global ban on corporal punishment.
boldscience.org/why-corporal...

What are the long-term impacts of childhood interventions? Laurel Raffington uses epigenetic biomarkers to measure the long-term impacts of childhood interventions

“The impact on health of a childhood in poverty may not be apparent until later life.”
@laraffington.bsky.social studies how children’s early environments become embedded in their biology and may affect later outcomes. #ChildDev
boldscience.org/the-developm...

What advice do you have for caregivers who use digital technology with children at home?

BOLD explores EdTech for children with Natalia Kucirkova, Professor of Early Childhood Education and Development at the University of Stavanger.

Inspirational books, films, and tools for teachers – BOLD Educators share books, films, and tools to inspire other teachers, students, and learning communities at the start of the new school year.

🎧What books, films, and tools inspire teachers?
Nina Alonso hears recommendations from educators from around the world in the final episode of Teachers' Voices season 4!
boldscience.org/inspirationa...

Assessment in education: To AI or not to AI? – BOLD Libby and Owen speak with assessment expert Dylan Wiliam about how formative assessment and AI are reshaping classroom practice.

🎧Assessment in education: To AI or not to AI?
Libby Hills and Owen Henkel explore in the latest episode of our guest podcast Ed-Technical, with assessment expert Dylan Wiliam. #EdTech boldscience.org/assessment-i...

What features can make EdTech good for children's learning?

BOLD explores #EdTech for children with Natalia Kucirkova, Professor of Early Childhood Education and Development at the University of Stavanger.

When teachers match instruction to individual learners – BOLD In this episode of Teachers' Voices, Nina Alonso asks how teachers can take account of learning variability.

🎧How can teachers take account of variability when students develop at different paces and across different dimensions of learning?
Nina Alonso explores in the latest episode of our podcast, Teachers' Voices.
boldscience.org/when-teacher...

When teachers match instruction to individual learners – BOLD In this episode of Teachers' Voices, Nina Alonso asks how teachers can take account of learning variability.

🎧How can teachers take account of variability when students develop at different paces and across different dimensions of learning?
Nina Alonso explores in the latest episode of our podcast, Teachers' Voices.
boldscience.org/when-teacher...

Supporting children with special educational needs helps everyone How to embed inclusion in school from the ground up

“Some tools can lessen the cognitive load that causes anxiety and stress for many.”
Helena Pozniak on embedding inclusion in school from the ground up. #InclusiveEducation #EdChat boldscience.org/supporting-c...