The Danger of Being the Youngest Kid in Class
A Japanese study finds suicide is more common among students with birthdays just prior to school eligibility cutoff dates.
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The Omniscient Classroom
An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to subscribers.
The Fight to Decriminalize Truancy in Texas Schools
Should kids be led out of class in handcuffs for being late to school?
Teaching Peace in Peshawar
One woman living in one of the most dangerous and unstable regions in the world has a radical idea: peace curriculums. By working with both students and mothers, she's been able to stem the tide of violent extremism in her school. Now, it's time to take her plan nationwide.
The Washington Legislature Makes a Move to Keep Schools From Pinning Down and Isolating Kids
It’s the latest in a national trend to reduce restraints of school-age children.
Boost Cognitive Skills, Boost Grades—Right?
The link between cognitive ability and academic performance is an intuitive one, but a new study says there's little evidence to support or refute the value of "executive function" curricula.
The Science of Sex? Men Think and Women Feel
That's the message a sex education teacher is sharing with her students in Ohio.
Tightening the Rules on Restraining and Secluding Students
Under new rules, Massachusetts schools will not be allowed to use certain techniques to restrain or isolate students as frequently and will have to report all restraints and injuries.