Social media, generative artificial intelligence, and other advances in digital technology are already dramatically influencing how kids develop social-emotional skills. A majority of educators ...

Technology—from social media to cellphones—is often blamed for causing bad behavior among students, especially middle schoolers. But when used intentionally, technology can also promote kindness, ...

Sometimes when I am working as a "Guest Teacher" (substitute teacher) at one of Austin’s public elementary schools, the students have a few minutes of free time at the end of the day. Often I use this ...

Social-emotional skills are fundamental for success in school and in life. But how can we ensure that all students learn these valuable lessons so they can have positive relationships with each other, ...

Determining whether students learn better with in-person classroom learning or online is a multifaceted question. Both modalities offer unique advantages and challenges, impacting student engagement, ...

Kristin R. Laurens received funding for this research from the Australian Research Council and the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia. Emma Carpendale received an Australian ...

Social disconnection, isolation, and stress are key contributors to the loneliness epidemic and mental health crisis impacting young people on college campuses today. These issues affect people of all ...

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 ...

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 ...