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Education

Cultivating Holistic Civil Discourse Amongst Youth

APA Division 15 on May 12, 2026

In an era of polarization and rapid digital communication, cultivating civil discourse in schools is essential.

In an era of polarization and rapid digital communication, cultivating civil discourse in schools is essential.

Education

Education to Improve the Planet’s Health, and Our Own

APA Division 15 on April 20, 2026

As the planet’s health declines, human health increasingly suffers. We can change this trajectory through a global Planetary Health education campaign.

As the planet’s health declines, human health increasingly suffers. We can change this trajectory through a global Planetary Health education campaign.

Education

Social-Emotional Learning and STEM in Immersive Spaces

APA Division 15 on April 2, 2026

Can immersive tech transform learning? The ImmersED project blends STEM and social-emotional learning, offering students vivid, equitable environments where all can thrive.

Can immersive tech transform learning? The ImmersED project blends STEM and social-emotional learning, offering students vivid, equitable environments where all can thrive.

Artificial Intelligence

Who Should Use GenAI and for What?

APA Division 15 on February 10, 2026

Generative AI zoomers say we should use GenAI for everything, and GenAI doomers say we shouldn’t use it for anything. Most of us are in the middle of these two extremes.

Generative AI zoomers say we should use GenAI for everything, and GenAI doomers say we shouldn’t use it for anything. Most of us are in the middle of these two extremes.

Education

Why Theatre Training Could Be the Future of K-12 Education

APA Division 15 on January 6, 2026

Theatre education, as an educational form that integrates multiple disciplines, is an effective tool to address several modern-day challenges for children.

Theatre education, as an educational form that integrates multiple disciplines, is an effective tool to address several modern-day challenges for children.

Play

Toys That Teach While Your Child Plays

APA Division 15 on December 18, 2025

The best toys do more than entertain; they support brain development, problem-solving, emotional growth, and meaningful moments with parents.

The best toys do more than entertain; they support brain development, problem-solving, emotional growth, and meaningful moments with parents.

Cognition

Can AI-Powered Toys Help Toddlers Learn Spoken Language?

APA Division 15 on December 4, 2025

Will stuffed animals and mini robots with built-in AI chatbots help or hinder children's language development?

Will stuffed animals and mini robots with built-in AI chatbots help or hinder children's language development?

Education

When AI Becomes the Study Buddy

APA Division 15 on October 21, 2025

From boosting motivation to raising new concerns about dependency, the rise of AI “study buddies” is reshaping how we think about learning, teaching, and true understanding.

From boosting motivation to raising new concerns about dependency, the rise of AI “study buddies” is reshaping how we think about learning, teaching, and true understanding.

Education

Why Bilingual Kids Have a Learning Advantage

APA Division 15 on October 3, 2025

Bilingual children gain more than a second language. New research shows that speaking two languages strengthens memory, reasoning, and adaptability.

Bilingual children gain more than a second language. New research shows that speaking two languages strengthens memory, reasoning, and adaptability.

Artificial Intelligence

Learning With GenAI: Shortcuts Versus Cutting Yourself Short

APA Division 15 on September 15, 2025

When should you use generative AI to learn? Some say you should use generative AI all the time; others say never. Your answer should depend on your goals.

When should you use generative AI to learn? Some say you should use generative AI all the time; others say never. Your answer should depend on your goals.

Education

How to Support Children with Special Education Needs

APA Division 15 on August 20, 2025

Families of children with learning differences are often left to navigate a confusing mix of credible programs and pseudoscientific promises.

Families of children with learning differences are often left to navigate a confusing mix of credible programs and pseudoscientific promises.

Education

PBS' Ready to Learn Initiative Helped Children Learn

APA Division 15 on August 19, 2025

True educational programming is important for kids, especially those who are underserved.

True educational programming is important for kids, especially those who are underserved.

Parenting

How Much Is Too Much Screen Time for Children Below Age 5?

APA Division 15 on July 15, 2025

Parents of young children can fall prey to the hype of “educational” media. But the benefits of play and social interaction far outweigh screen gains for young children.

Parents of young children can fall prey to the hype of “educational” media. But the benefits of play and social interaction far outweigh screen gains for young children.

Education

The Hidden Struggles of Inclusive Classrooms

APA Division 15 on June 24, 2025

Without proper training and support, even well-meaning educators struggle to meet complex needs.

Without proper training and support, even well-meaning educators struggle to meet complex needs.

Education

A Great Tutor Helps Students Take Charge of Their Learning

APA Division 15 on June 10, 2025

Tutoring isn’t just about grades, it’s about growth. The TUTOR model helps students set goals, stay motivated, monitor, reflect, and own their learning for life.

Tutoring isn’t just about grades, it’s about growth. The TUTOR model helps students set goals, stay motivated, monitor, reflect, and own their learning for life.

Education

Can We Just “Read” Audiobooks Instead?

APA Division 15 on June 3, 2025

When commuting by transit with headphones in, many wonder if listening to books counts as true reading—especially for learning purposes.

When commuting by transit with headphones in, many wonder if listening to books counts as true reading—especially for learning purposes.

Education

When It Comes to Gender Stereotypes, Not All STEM Fields Are the Same

APA Division 15 on May 15, 2025

Kids' gender stereotypes about computer science and engineering strongly diverge from those surrounding math and science.

Kids' gender stereotypes about computer science and engineering strongly diverge from those surrounding math and science.

Intelligence

How We Can Make the Internet Helpful Again

APA Division 15 on April 22, 2025

Amid an infodemic of misinformation and manipulation, it feels like the Internet uses us more than we use it. Taking back control is possible.

Amid an infodemic of misinformation and manipulation, it feels like the Internet uses us more than we use it. Taking back control is possible.

Education

The Hidden Learning (Theories) of Stories

APA Division 15 on July 13, 2023

In classrooms, state standards, dry textbooks, and the quest for efficient learning have sterilized learning at the expense of emotion and engagement.

In classrooms, state standards, dry textbooks, and the quest for efficient learning have sterilized learning at the expense of emotion and engagement.

Artificial Intelligence

Educational Psychology Meets Generative AI

APA Division 15 on May 11, 2023

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is kicking-up a storm in universities, colleges, and K-12 schools. The AI field is advancing at breakneck speed.

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is kicking-up a storm in universities, colleges, and K-12 schools. The AI field is advancing at breakneck speed.