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Multiple studies show that kids need nature and nature-inspired elements for enhanced focus and stress-reduction

jhaubert April 2, 2026 No Comments

Question: Does biophilic design improve learning outcomes? Answer: While evidence is still growing, biophilic design generally improves attention, test scores, and perceived learning in educational settings. Benefits are strongest when…

Embrace Risk-Taking on Playgrounds to Benefit Student Health

jhaubert February 26, 2026 No Comments

Source: Loebach, J., Ramsden, R., Cox, A., Joyce, K., Brussoni, M., (2023). Running the risk: The social, behavioral and environmental associations with positive risk in children’s play activities in outdoor…

K-8 Configurations Beat out Middle Schools (6-8) for Urban Tween Behavioral Health

jhaubert February 26, 2026 No Comments

Source: Pearrow, M., Walker, W., Battal, J.S., Daniels, B., Kaye, A., & Ervin, A. (2025). The impact of student and school factors on early adolescent behavioral health: Exploring the urban…

Playgrounds in urban neighborhoods take on heightened importance

jhaubert January 30, 2026 No Comments

Source: Gemmell, E., Ramsden, R., Brussoni, M., Brauer, M., (2023). Influence of Neighborhood built environments on the outdoor free play of young children: a systematic review and thematic synthesis. Journal…

Flaws in Mental Health Supports Point to Needed MTSS Enhancements

jhaubert December 8, 2025 No Comments

Source: Ormiston, H. E., Nygaard, M. A., & Husmann, P. (2025). School‐Based mental health practices within a multi‐tiered system of support: A mixed methods investigation of targeted and intensive services.…

Environmental Exposures & Children’s Health

jhaubert November 10, 2025 No Comments

Source: Anderko, L., Chalupka, S., Du, M., & Hauptman, M. (2020). Climate changes reproductive and children’s health: a review of risks, exposures, and impacts. Pediatric Research, 87(2), 414-419. Criteria for…

Wildfires Impact Children’s Physical and Mental Health: What can Schools Do?

jhaubert November 10, 2025 No Comments

Source: Oerther et al. (2024), The Effects of Wildfires on the Mental and Physical Health of School-Age Children in North America: A Scoping Review. Journal of Child & Adolescent Psychiatric…

Staggered Start Times Benefit Teacher Performance Too

jhaubert October 15, 2025 No Comments

Source: Wahlstrom, K. L., Plog, A. E., McNally, J., & Meltzer, L. J. (2023). Impact of changing school start times on teacher sleep health and daytime functioning. Journal of School…

Peace Spaces Found to Reduce Disciplinary Referrals and Enhance Classroom Environment

jhaubert October 15, 2025 No Comments

Source: Christopher, Gutekunst, C., Liu, L., Rosenberger, T., & Kohler, B. A. (2023). Formative evaluation of Peace Spaces in a middle school: Teacher perceptions and student usage. Psychology in the…

Lit Review- The Power of Play

jhaubert August 13, 2025 No Comments

Source: Heather Kuhaneck, Anita Bundy, Sarah Fabrizi, Helen Lynch, Alice Moore, Rosa Román-Oyola, Karen Stagnitti, Amiya Waldman-Levi; Play as Occupation: The State of Our Science and a Research Agenda for…

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Multiple studies show that kids need nature and nature-inspired elements for enhanced focus and stress-reduction

Embrace Risk-Taking on Playgrounds to Benefit Student Health

K-8 Configurations Beat out Middle Schools (6-8) for Urban Tween Behavioral Health

Playgrounds in urban neighborhoods take on heightened importance

Flaws in Mental Health Supports Point to Needed MTSS Enhancements

Environmental Exposures & Children’s Health

Wildfires Impact Children’s Physical and Mental Health: What can Schools Do?

Staggered Start Times Benefit Teacher Performance Too

Peace Spaces Found to Reduce Disciplinary Referrals and Enhance Classroom Environment

Lit Review- The Power of Play

Learning Environments Action Research Network