Just a few years ago, ransomware probably didn’t rank very high on a list of things parents regularly talked about. But the odds are getting higher that if…
Children in America are in crisis — struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues at unprecedented levels. As a child and adolescent psychiatrist for the Behavioral Health Center…
Homework can be challenging for all children, but for those with autism, it can be challenging. It is common for children with autism to have difficulties with executive…
District leaders report that one of the biggest challenges they face is a shortage of teachers, and in particular, a shortage of special education teachers. New data shows…
In a recent report by Populace (2022), 55 percent of American parents expressed their desire for educators to rethink how today’s K-12 schools are educating our children. The…
In recent years, close to 70 percent of students went straight from high school to college, with those going to four-year universities typically outnumbering those enrolling in two-year…
Modern technological advancements can make education noticeably more exciting and entertaining, but accompanied by all its benefits, uncontrolled use of technology in schools can divert students’ attention to…
More parents report experiencing ransomware attacks on their children's schools, according to new data from Kaspersky. This year, 14 percent of American parents experienced ransomware attacks on their…
In early childhood education, most parents are aware of the importance of teaching key academic skills such as early literacy and mathematics skills. Recent research also suggests that…
Technology has become increasingly important to every level of education, and its value to social-emotional learning, or SEL, is no exception. Just as digital tools provide educators with…
Amid the havoc that the pandemic wreaked on our lives, there were important lessons to be learned. It proved that people skilled with technology could navigate and succeed,…
As was the case for so many other therapists working with children and families, March 2020 felt overwhelming in our center for child and family therapy. From seeing…
Coding is a necessary skill in today’s world, but it is relatively challenging to master, especially for kids. Its complexity is not necessarily because it is incomprehensible, but…
Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes requires extremely careful management. The process of counting carbs, monitoring blood sugar, and injecting insulin throughout the day can be complex…
According to a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) study, the number of children aged 3 to 17 diagnosed with anxiety increased by 29 percent between 2016 and…
School counselors and social workers, teachers, and administrators have always been integral to a parent's support network. This is particularly true for children who struggle in class and…
PHILADELPHIA – Board of Education President Joyce S. Wilkerson received the Benjamin Elijah Mays Lifetime Achievement Award today for her ... Read more