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This Week in School Psychology @twischoolpsych.bsky.social · 1d

Are you curious to know what we cover in our biweekly newsletter? Take a look at our most recent issue. 👇
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AERA TEPSig (Teaching Educational Psychology SIG) @aeratepsig.bsky.social · 12d

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The Educational Psychology program at the University of New Mexico is hiring an Assistant Professor in Cognition and Learning!

Link to posting: unm.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...

Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology: Cognition and Learning

University of New Mexico's College of Education and Human SciencesAssistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Educational PsychologyStarting in August 2026T...

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This Week in School Psychology @twischoolpsych.bsky.social · 7d

🧠 New on This Week in School Psychology: Addressing Minimally Verbal Communication in Special Education. Get insights on collaboration, tech, & inclusion for minimally verbal students. #schoolpsychology 👇

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Addressing Minimally Verbal Communication in Special Education - This Week In School Psychology

Children who are minimally verbal often struggle with expressing themselves through traditional verbal communication. This can impact their educational experience, social interactions, and overall psy...

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This Week in School Psychology @twischoolpsych.bsky.social · 12d

Kids’ minds might be bigger than we think! 🧠 This post explores consciousness beyond the brain and how schools can nurture empathy, wonder, and well-being.

#schoolpsychology

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Kids’ Minds Are Bigger Than We Think - This Week In School Psychology

New research shows children’s consciousness may be more expansive than brain science alone suggests—what does this mean for schools?

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Center on PBIS @pbis.org · 20d

The new Interactive Database for PBIS Research is searchable!

Special thanks to Center partner Dr. María Reina Santiago-Rosario (left) for her hard work putting together the database.

Database here 😀 https://loom.ly/akB-jY0
#pbis #mtss #tier1

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This Week in School Psychology @twischoolpsych.bsky.social · 20d

Reducing bullying might start with teachers. This study shows that when teachers have strong emotional skills, bullying drops—and students follow their lead, creating kinder, more connected classrooms.

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Frontiers | How teachers’ social-emotional competence affects bullying in rural schools: the chain mediating effect of students’ social-emotional competence and classmate relationship

IntroductionIn recent years, bullying in rural schools has become increasingly prevalent. It is essential to identify the factors that influence bullying in ...

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This Week in School Psychology @twischoolpsych.bsky.social · 21d

📚💡 An insightful explainer on ADHD. This piece breaks down what it is beyond the stereotypes and highlights how emerging research could influence school structure and individualized education.

🔗 hypercurious.com/p/what-the-heck-is-adhd

What the heck is ADHD?

Why scientists can’t seem to agree on one explanation.

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This Week in School Psychology @twischoolpsych.bsky.social · 23d

Active shooter drills aim to keep schools safe, but this study shows they can heighten anxiety—especially for girls, and students with disabilities or past trauma. How can schools protect without harming?

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Drills or Distress? Understanding the Psychological Effects of Active Shooter Drills on Adolescents - Jeff R. Temple, Elizabeth Baumler, Christian Paige Owen, Leila Wood, 2025

Background: We sought to better understand the impact of exposure to active shooter drills (ASDs) on students’ perceived stress, including those with disabiliti...

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This Week in School Psychology @twischoolpsych.bsky.social · 27d

Can the right projects helps students understand not only what they know, but its deeper meaning and implications? This interview shares why students thrive when they see purpose in their learning. #schoolpsych

Edutopia @edutopia.org · Sep 6

Teenagers are especially emotional thinkers. The question is: Are their emotions about the *ideas*, or about the *grades*?

Read our conversation with neuroscientist Mary Helen Immordino-Yang for more.

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Projects, Purpose, and the Teenage Mind

Neuroscientist Mary Helen Immordino-Yang on why adolescent students search for deeper meaning—and what that tells us about designing schools that engage teens.

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This Week in School Psychology @twischoolpsych.bsky.social · Sep 10

Autism + ADHD often overlap in complex ways, shaping both social and academic needs. This article dives into how early assessment, tailored supports, and strong parent–school collaboration can help students thrive.

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The Complexities of Autism and ADHD in Children: What Parents and Schools Need to Know - This Week In School Psychology

Learn about the complexities of co-occurring autism and ADHD in children and discover how parents and schools can offer better support.

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This Week in School Psychology @twischoolpsych.bsky.social · Sep 4

Gifted ≠ fine. Too often we assume “you’re smart, you’ll be okay”—but gifted kids face anxiety, isolation, & perfectionism too. Important research for school psychologists & educators on supporting both intellect and emotional growth: thisweekinschoolpsychology.com/blog/2025/03...

"You Should Be Fine, You're Smart": The Myth Holding Gifted Kids Back - This Week In School Psychology

Gifted students face unique stressors that schools often overlook. Here’s what the latest research reveals about their challenges—and how parents and educators can better support them.

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This Week in School Psychology @twischoolpsych.bsky.social · Sep 3

An insightful series for school psychologists and others who want to deepen their understanding of the teenage brain.

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Knowable Magazine @knowablemag.bsky.social · Aug 22

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Knowable Magazine explores the real-world significance of scholarly work through a journalistic lens. A digital magazine from Annual Reviews.

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This Week in School Psychology @twischoolpsych.bsky.social · Aug 26

Sensory processing sensitivity brings unique strengths: empathy, creativity, and insight. Read how schools can support highly sensitive students with sensory-friendly spaces, mindfulness, teacher awareness & more.

❓What has worked in your setting?

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Understanding Highly Sensitive Students - This Week In School Psychology

The concept of sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) has gained significant attention in psychology. This trait, commonly referred to as the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), encompasses individuals who e...

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This Week in School Psychology @twischoolpsych.bsky.social · Aug 14

💡 What if your students could shape how AI is used in tomorrow’s workplaces? Could they be the next to develop a tool like our Trawly AI assistant, which distills school psych research into clear, evidence-based insights?

Educators: check out this new DOE challenge 👉 youraihorizons.ctemomentum.com

Home - Your AI Horizons Challenge

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This Week in School Psychology @twischoolpsych.bsky.social · Aug 7

This post explores how thalamic pathways influence sensory experiences and how that might connect to what we see in school settings. Useful context for supporting students with sensory or regulation challenges.
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The Thalamic Brain Circuit's Impact on Sensations in School-aged Children - This Week In School Psychology

Recent scientific discoveries have provided deeper insights into the neurological underpinnings of this condition, focusing particularly on the brain's thalamic circuitry

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This Week in School Psychology @twischoolpsych.bsky.social · Aug 1

New insights on autism: This post breaks down 4 distinct types and explores what the findings mean for school psychology practice. Helpful context for assessment, intervention, and collaboration. 🧩📚
🔗 thisweekinschoolpsychology.com/blog/2025/07...

#Autism #SchoolPsych

Four Types of Autism: Understanding the New Findings and Their Impact on School Psychology - This Week In School Psychology

Recent groundbreaking research has identified four distinct subtypes of autism, each with unique genetic signatures and developmental paths.

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This Week in School Psychology @twischoolpsych.bsky.social · Jul 30

Insightful research on how schools can support teens dealing with self-injury and mental health challenges. Practical, compassionate strategies for promoting well-being in schools. 💙🧠 #SchoolPsych #MentalHealth
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Helping Teens Navigate Mental Health and Self-Injury - This Week In School Psychology

Discover how schools can address adolescent mental health and nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) with interventions tailored to teens' unique needs.

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This Week in School Psychology @twischoolpsych.bsky.social · Jul 29

British schools are embracing cognitive science in classrooms—while the U.S. lags behind. As school psychologists we know how critical evidence-based learning strategies are for student success. Why aren’t these insights getting more traction here?

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‘Cognitive Science,’ All the Rage in British Schools, Fails to Register in U.S.

Educators blame this ‘reverse Beatles effect’ on America’s decentralized system and grad schools that are often hostile to research.

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This Week in School Psychology @twischoolpsych.bsky.social · Jul 28

Important read for school psychologists 👉 This blog highlights how schools can prioritize mental health in practical, systemic ways—not just for students, but for staff too.
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#SchoolPsychology #schoolmentalhealth

How Schools Can Prioritize Mental Health - This Week In School Psychology

Explore the vital role of school-based mental health providers, their challenges, and strategies to improve student well-being in schools.

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Dan Florell @schoolpsychtech.bsky.social · Jul 24

Interesting survey about how students are using #AI. While institutions fumble along creating policies, #students are forging ahead with no guidance and all of the positive and negative implications that go with it. #schoolpsychology #chatbot #mentalhealth

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How Students Are Really Using AI and What Schools Should Know

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This Week in School Psychology @twischoolpsych.bsky.social · Jul 25

Even top students can struggle with mental health. This @edutopia.org article digs into imposter syndrome in high-achieving kids—and how educators and school psychs can help:

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Supporting the Mental Health Needs of High-Achieving Students

Some students who are thriving academically struggle with imposter syndrome and would benefit from specific supports.

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This Week in School Psychology @twischoolpsych.bsky.social · Jul 24

Teens aren't just "staying up too late"—there are systemic reasons they're not sleeping. 💤 This blog from This Week in School Psychology breaks it down and offers practical ideas for schools and parents:
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Why So Many Teens Aren’t Sleeping—And What Schools Can Do About It - This Week In School Psychology

One in four teens isn’t getting good sleep—and academic stress may be to blame. Here’s what parents and educators need to know.

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This Week in School Psychology @twischoolpsych.bsky.social · Jul 22

📊🧠 New research continues to challenge the myth that boys are innately better at math. This Harvard article breaks down the growing evidence debunking gender-based math ability assumptions: news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor... #EdPsych #MathEducation

Mounting case against notion that boys are born better at math — Harvard Gazette

Elizabeth Spelke studies French testing data, finds no gender gap until instruction begins

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This Week in School Psychology @twischoolpsych.bsky.social · Jul 21

New research on autism and supporting students in high school settings who have unique cognitive profiles. #SchoolPsychology #Autism

Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · Jul 4

‘We think differently, we learn differently, but at the end of the day we’re not that different’: Strengths-based approaches in high school from the perspectives of autistic adolescents

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‘We think differently, we learn differently, but at the end of the day we’re not that different’: Strengths-based approaches in high school from the perspectives of autistic adolescents - Jia White, Sarah McGarry, P John Williams, Melissa H. Black, 2025

Emerging evidence supports the use of strengths-based approaches for autistic students, yet limited research has explored these approaches from the perspectives of autistic adolescents in mainstrea...

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This Week in School Psychology @twischoolpsych.bsky.social · Jul 21

👓 Can VR really help kids learn better and feel better?
This blog dives into how virtual reality is showing promise in schools—not just for academics, but for emotional and cognitive development too.

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#EdPsych #SchoolPsychology

The Role of Virtual Reality in Schools" Enhancing Emotional and Cognitive Development - This Week In School Psychology

Virtual Reality (VR) is no longer a futuristic concept; it is increasingly becoming a part of various educational settings, offering innovative ways to engage students. Recently, VR has been gaining a...

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