In 2018, a ground-breaking analysis of federal education data clearly established that Black students are disproportionately disciplined in public schools.
Since then, researchers have documented the negative effects of this disparity—encouraging defiance; harming academic achievement, school climate, and mental health; and accelerating exposure to the juvenile justice system. In response, some schools have implemented new policies and practices designed to reduce racial disparities in punishment. [Read more…]
The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. Its network of electrical systems modulates the entire human experience—breathing, heart rate, movement, feelings, memory, cognition, and more! 
For decades, researchers have debated how social class affects a person’s likelihood of helping others.
Approximately 20% of teens in the U.S. experience 
For decades, we’ve heard that depression is related to imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain, including serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. But a growing body of research suggests depression may also be connected to a more prevalent biological process: inflammation. 
Social media has transformed the way people interact with each other and the world. Across the globe, researchers have documented political, social, emotional, and even health implications related to these ever-evolving platforms.
Fake news is more widespread today than ever before.
Put away the silverware. Fold the towels. Feed the dog. Bring in the mail.
You’ve probably been out in public and heard a parent shouting, swearing, or calling a child names. Or maybe you’ve found yourself in the position of losing your temper with your own children.
