Brighter Schooling

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“The thing that we most see is the increase in intrinsic motivation just all over the place.” —Gina Riley, Ph.D https://t.co/YFn8XPSgBg

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Once a little boy went to school. One morning The teacher said: "Today we are going to make a picture." "Good!" thought the little boy. He liked to make all kinds; Lions and tigers, Chickens and cows, Trains and boats; And he took out his box of crayons… https://t.co/AajfcnTMWk

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"Despite the headlines, the impact of social apps on adolescent mental health isn’t so clear." https://t.co/q3upw110LB

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"In school, timed tests teach kids that success is a sprint. But in life, success is a marathon. Wisdom is less about the speed of thought than the complexity of thinking. The students with the greatest potential aren’t always the ones who can rapidly… https://t.co/SRSPDgTZyS

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Parental accountability would change our world! https://t.co/jtNVbCd2QC

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PENCIL GRIP ✏️ How important is the type of grip used? ✏️ Is an unconventional grip more or less common than what is considered a proper grip? ✏️ Does an unconventional grip influence handwriting speed or legibility? ✏️ What type of pencil grip… https://t.co/GMPBfB4hoI

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"My conclusion from the research described here is that constraints on teens’ independence is by far the leading cause of the increased rate of teen suicides between 1950 and 1990, but there is reason to think that other factors—perhaps especially the… https://t.co/6UbpzRqSE6

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One decade ago, Dr. Gwen Dewar with Parenting Science, published an article titled "What's wrong with classroom behavior charts" on BabyCenter. This was after I had reached out to Dr. Dewar about my daughter's experience with these charts in a public… https://t.co/eVzHipJrB9

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Look for those glimmers in your day. https://t.co/PZ0Uw5wkhn

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"A new report shows public and private US schools from 2021-22 incurred a total of 327 shootings – a record high. These shootings amount to a doubling of incidents on the year before, which was itself higher than any year since records began 25 years… https://t.co/yq6L64cp95

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Ask.Courtney, a trauma counselor on TikTok shared these heartbreaking notes of what her young clients have said during their sessions. Some are gut wrenching 😞 https://t.co/ArAsqyrx84

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"We should all have the support and the security to be curious, to learn things, to pursue knowledge, that I got this little window into as a kid." https://t.co/TdkCjlV5bg

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An "Awe walk" is a refreshing journey that connects you with nature and boosts your well-being. https://t.co/VYK6jq6L11

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"What might explain the rise, fall, and rise in teen suicides?" https://t.co/Kyng0N5CsK

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"People who feel capable, connected, and in control tend to have more positive attitudes toward AI. Specifically, those who believe they can use technology on their own terms." https://t.co/CRnmCMtYpl

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"My passion couldn't pay my bills, and my passion couldn't help me sleep at night when I was always waiting for the other shoe to drop." https://t.co/BrvRxvSzFL

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“We’re talking about abuse disguised as having a bit of a laugh. For a child, the most important relationship they have is with their caregiver, whomever that should be. And that involves a trusting relationship — that this person will take care of me.” https://t.co/46T7VPiG1o

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"Whatever is restorative about [summer] camp is not replicable at home. So if camp works like a drug, then coming home means experiencing withdrawal. That crash is not something that can be avoided. In fact, it’s a sign that camp worked in exactly the… https://t.co/SaabslHIiH

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“I have no regrets about my upbringing. I couldn’t imagine being the kid that I was when I was like, 10, envisioning that person in school and having to sit in a chair all day. I think I would’ve gone insane, like I just don’t think I would’ve enjoyed it… https://t.co/E6FELgxB4L

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"Unlike in adults, suicide risk among children is lowest during the summer and higher during the school year. Understanding these patterns can help prevent and treat suicidality." Read the Scientific American article: https://t.co/YQmgRZ06L0 https://t.co/MZOvgDLdZJ