The Science of School and Education

The simple and fun act of reading for pleasure in early childhood produces better cognition, mental health and educational attainment in adolescence

August and September will bring tens of millions of public school students back to class. Many face health risks from rising temperatures

Teacher feedback that gives students options can make them feel empowered

Adverse early childhood experience leaves persisting traces in brain structure, highlighting the importance of preventive measures for healthy brain development

Moves in Florida to control public education mirror past fascist strategies in ways that are disquieting for American democracy, a historian argues

Despite years of evidence that starting school later promotes better health and improved grades, too few schools have adopted this measure

A study shows how bursts of brain activity during sleep could boost memory

In-school clinics improve well-being and educational outcomes and serve children who need them most

This is our back-to-school special episode of COVID, Quickly. We’ll talk about why COVID testing is about to become a school problem—and about whether or not kids are at risk for long COVID.

Teaching simple basics in school about masks, handwashing and ethics can stave off misconceptions in adulthood

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

New laws make it harder for teachers to discuss racism and inequality, but psychological evidence shows these conversations dispel causes of bias and distress

Oil and gas representatives influence the standards for courses and textbooks, from kindergarten to 12th grade

Paid parental leave and high-quality child care improve children’s brain development and prospects for a better future

Yes, the COVID pandemic has made the youth mental health crisis worse. But our teens were in trouble long before that

Reimagining calculus has changed several schools’ success rates. Here’s how

Children as young as seven years old may hesitate to ask questions in school because they worry classmates will think they are “stupid”

Although children are prime targets, educators cannot figure out how best to teach them to separate fact from fiction

Lessons about racial injustice help students understand reality

Reading materials individually tailored to young people can boost engagement and learning, but discerning what works is an ongoing challenge

Hand movement appears to help in teaching about statistical models

A study in Seattle shows the power of starting the day later