Newswise Focus Channel: Education Channel Experts

Expert Available: Four Killed in Georgia High School Shooting

George Washington University — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:00:03 EST

A 14-year-old has been charged in the death of two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia. Nine others were injured. ...

Expert on Gun Violence as a Public Health Crisis

George Washington University — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:05:14 EST

JMU experts offer back-to-school tips, advice for students

James Madison University — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:05:52 EST

Back To School Checklist To Prepare For A Healthy School Year

Hackensack Meridian Health — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:05:22 EST

Experts on back to School health topics

Surviving Back-to-School Stress and Burnout

Cedars-Sinai — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:05:44 EST

For children and teens these days, going back to school doesn't only mean new, color-coded notebooks and freshly sharpened pencils. It also means increased academic pressures, heightened social anxiety and less free time as extracurricular activities fill up the calendar.

Whooping Cough Is On The Rise As Kids Return To School

George Washington University — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:05:38 EST

Would banning cell phones at schools help address students' mental health? Child psychologist weighs in

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:05:47 EST

JMU expert can discuss attitudes toward disability, Paralympics athletes

James Madison University — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:05:03 EST

Chronic Absenteeism Remains a Challenge Post Pandemic

George Washington University — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:05:11 EST

Would banning cell phones on California schools help address students' mental health? Child psychologist weighs in

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:05:05 EST

Why student cellphone restrictions may benefit your child

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:05:28 EST

As students begin a new school year, school district officials across California are considering or establishing cellphone-use restrictions on campus. Their reasoning? Increased screen time, along with prolonged social media use, may disrupt the learning environment, stunt social development and harm students' mental health, they say.

Michigan State University experts discuss back to school issues

Michigan State University — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:05:42 EST

University of Delaware experts share insights and strategies for navigating the upcoming school year

University of Delaware — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:05:27 EST

The College of Education and Human Development in the University of Delaware has a number of stories and experts for the upcoming school year.

Back-to-school story ideas: Transitioning back to a routine, cell phone-free schools, importance of STEM, and more

Virginia Tech — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 13:05:17 EST

Virginia Tech has experts available to speak on back-to-school topics ranging from cell phones in school, nutrition standards, the importance of STEM education, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.

UChicago Experts Available: Combatting Summer Learning Loss, Protecting Students' Personal Data, and Positioning Kids for Long-Term Success

University of Chicago — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:05:30 EST

CDC Data Shows Improvement in Youth Mental Health

George Washington University — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:05:28 EST

FSU faculty available to comment for back-to-school coverage

Florida State University — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:05:50 EST

By: Bill Wellock | Published: August 6, 2024 | 2:35 pm | SHARE: Teachers are preparing lesson plans and students are gathering supplies. School will soon be back in session around the country.Florida State University's education faculty are experts in researching the effectiveness of teaching practices and other measures to improve student success.

Tips for teachers as they prepare for the 2024-2025 school year

University of Delaware — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 09:05:14 EST

Leigh McLean is an an associate research professor in the School of Education and Center for Research in Educational and Social Policy at the University of Delaware. In her program of research, she investigates how teachers' emotions and emotion-related experiences including well-being impact their effectiveness.

Cal State Fullerton Elevates Support and Resources to Help Black Students Thrive

California State University, Fullerton — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:05:55 EST

As Cal State Fullerton's inaugural executive director for Black Student Academic Success, Patience D. Bryant's role is to ensure Black students have appropriate resources and support from the moment they start classes at the university until they graduate.

Expert Available: NYC Considering Cellphone Ban in Schools, Joining Other Districts Nationwide With Similar Policies

George Washington University — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:00:59 EST

Cellphone bans have been considered and enacted in other school districts across the country, including in Virginia and California. ...