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Permission for anything makes that behavior less likely.

I’d love to work in a 4-day school week system (but guilt would prevent).

I’d never buy a home or send my kids to a school in a 4-day school week system.

The single most important parenting strategy | Becky Kennedy (re-release) Podcast Episode · TED Talks Daily · April 8 · 16m

I don’t listen to many of these anymore. But this one was good. #parenting

Worth a listen.

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Pleasant surprise at #Costco! Taste of #milwaukee

Think twice about accommodation only.

OpenEvidence PHARMACOLOGIC TREATMENT OUTCOMES BY ADHD SUBTYPE Stimulant medications, including methylphenidate and amphetamines, are the first-line pharmacologic treatment for elementary school-aged children with…

I asked Open Evidence for a deep dive regarding outcomes for children with #ADHD and accommodations, educational interventions, medication, combination, and only accommodation. See link.

Most Overlooked Part Of Retirement Has Nothing To Do With Money — Forbes Retirement is not just about money and savings, but instead is about living a life of purpose. Make sure you set your goals for what will bring you fulfillment and joy.

I’ve got a few years, but interesting approach to retirement through project management lens.

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A State-by-State Breakdown of Teacher Job Satisfaction in 2026 See the states that have the highest and lowest morale—and factors that might be shaping those numbers.

A State-by-State Breakdown of Teacher Job Satisfaction in 2026.

Some fascinating findings.

There’s more to this I’d hope. Going from memory, the evidence supporting homework isn’t great to begin with. Better for secondary, but I would not hitch my wagon to self-report and homework as a causal factor.

Hindus and Jews are much more likely to have a four-year college degree than Americans in other religious groups, according to Pew Research Center’s 2023-24 Religious Landscape Study (RLS). Seven-in-ten Hindus and 65% of Jews have a bachelor’s degree or more education. That compares with 35% of U.S. adults overall. On the other end of the spectrum, lower shares of evangelical Protestants (29%) and members of historically Black Protestant denominations (24%) hold college degrees. The shares of college graduates for several other religious groups range from 35% to 45%.

American adults with a four-year college degree
Hindus 70%
Episcopalians 67%
Jews 65%
Agnostics 53%
Atheists 48%
Muslims 44%
Buddhists 41%
Catholics 35%
National average 35%
Evangelicals 29%
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The U.S. spent $30 billion to ditch textbooks for laptops and tablets: The result is the first generation less cognitively capable than their parents | Fortune Neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath said older generations “screwed up” giving students access to so much technology: “I genuinely hope Gen Z quickly figures that out and gets mad.”

$30 billion to ditch textbooks and the return on investment is not great. It’ll be interesting to see what’s next. Course correct or double down?

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#213 The Kids are Alright Podcast Episode · Have You Heard · February 19 · 45m

Another great episode of @haveyouheard.bsky.social

The kids are alright.

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Today’s reflection. Probably shouldn’t have said that, shouldn’t have said that, and definitely should not have said that.

What’s the effectiveness of constructivism? Asking for a friend.

Growing evidence points to link between autism and wildfire smoke — Grist Two new studies have identified an alarming connection between exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy and autism in young children. The unprecedented findings suggest the neurological…

Interesting about the potential cause of autism.

Not found in here. Would’ve been shocked at the level of boring included if I were.

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I don’t have a question about this, more of a comment…

Gone too soon but left so much.

Coffee and Tea Intake, Dementia Risk, and Cognitive Function This prospective cohort study investigates whether coffee and tea intake are associated with dementia risk and cognitive function in female participants from the Nurses’ Health Study and male…

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Not really related to educational research. But coffee strongly supports me as a school psych. Let’s hear it for side benefits.

What if the polio vaccine becomes optional? Podcast Episode · On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · 02/06/2026 · 39m

Can’t wait for meetings where we discuss whether polio effects are eligible under OHI major or minor. What are we doing?!

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Just me? Male school psychs. Wear a cardigan. How long until a Mr Roger’s, neighbor, retirement, etc comment?

Third interaction for me today.

Thanks @npr for this! Great summary how #ai can help and hurt schools and students.

220,000 Fewer Workers: How Trump’s Cuts Affected Every Federal Agency (Gift Article) New data offers the first clear view of the impact of the buyouts and firings.

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The NYT has numbers on the cuts at the Dept of Education.
Almost 800 people have been cut at Federal Student Aid. That's a lot larger than I expected. And IES has been gutted.

Tests get a lot of hate, but…

Why have test scores been going down for a decade? Experts don’t really know. Leading theories include screens, school expectations, and the pandemic.

New: A look at what we know and don't know about the last decade of test score declines.
–They've been remarkably pervasive and started before the pandemic.
–Other countries have been hit too.
–Experts (and everyone else) have theories, but not definitive answers.

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My reaction when I see requests for early elementary tutoring in reading comprehension without knowing it’s really not decoding or fluency deficits.

As a school psych, I hold parents who reply to emails with emojis in the highest regard. Not kidding.

Everyone Puts Their Windshield Wipers Up in the Snow—Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Stop putting windshield wipers up in a snowstorm. Wind and ice can damage them. Use a cover, de-ice safely, and keep visibility sharp

PSA for Ohio (might distract).

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