Student Wellness

Imagine a safe space where students with autism can go to calm their bodies and then get back to the business of learning.

Recess is often sacrificed to make room for more academics. The research says that’s a big mistake.

Homework has benefits, but the research is clear: there are real consequences to assigning too much.

The author of "The Importance of Being Little" on the costs of our collective failure to see the world through the eyes of children.

Unstructured playtime is making a comeback in schools as frustrated teachers, parents, and advocacy groups demand legislative action.

Children are returning to school in countries that are weeks—or months—ahead of the U.S. in battling Covid-19. Here’s how it’s happening.

Suddenly, you’re not in the same physical space as your students. We asked teachers to share strategies for maintaining relationships—both peer-to-peer and student-teacher—when everything’s gone remote.

With an hour-long recess, elementary schools can help children develop through increased creative play, authentic SEL, and adequate physical regulation.

Helping students regain their calm after misbehavior doesn’t mean there are no consequences—it ensures that the right lesson is learned.

Offering kids choices, safe spaces, and positive reinforcement can help teachers avoid problems—or manage them when they arise.

Students are easily distracted, but regular, short breaks can help them focus, increase their productivity, and reduce their stress.