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Hundreds of Studies Find Nature-Rich Learning Environments Enhance Academic Performance

jhaubert February 26, 2026 No Comments

Source: Kuo, M., Barnes, M., & Jordan, C. (2019). Do experiences with nature promote learning? Converging evidence of a cause-and-effect relationship. Frontiers in Psychology, 10: 305. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00305 Criteria for Selection:…

How does extreme weather impact learning in children and schools?

jhaubert January 6, 2026 No Comments

How does extreme weather impact learning in children and schools?

3 Marketing Techniques to Attract Families to Your School

jhaubert December 8, 2025 No Comments

Source: Marra, C.M. (2022). Reframing recruitment as marketing: Building connections with prospective high school music students, families, and administrators. Music Educators Journal, 109(1), 29-36. Criteria for selection: Peer reviewed research…

Qualitative Study Details Key Motivators for Early Childhood Teachers

jhaubert December 8, 2025 No Comments

Source: Hamel, E.E., Avari, P., Hatton-Bowers,H., Schachter, R.E. (2025). ‘The kids. That’s my number one motivator’: Understanding teachers’ motivators and challenges to working in early childhood education. Early Childhood Education…

Students and Schools Strengthened by Sustainability Integrations

jhaubert December 8, 2025 No Comments

Source: Hurd, E., & Ormsby, A. (2020). Linking sustainability education with the Sustainable Development Goals in K-12 schools. Journal of Sustainability Education, December 2020 General Issue. Criteria for selection: The…

Climate Change & 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…

Autonomy, Professional Respect and Wellness- How to Retain Teachers

jhaubert June 16, 2025 No Comments

Source: Sarofian-Butin, D. Merrimack college teacher survey 2023. Merrimack College. Criteria for Selection: Teacher retention is at an all-time low and higher education data indicates that fewer students are attracted to…

Harvard faculty advises on how to start a school design project

jhaubert June 27, 2024 No Comments

Source: Boudreau, E. (2019, July 31). Starting a School Design Project. Harvard Graduate School of Education. https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/usable-knowledge/19/07/starting-school-design-project LEARN Brief and Infographic Credits: n/a Overview: Ignite your creative spark with “Starting…

Lit Review- Effect of Sound-Field Amplification on Children in Primary School

jhaubert June 19, 2024 No Comments

Criteria: Comprehensive review of the research literature Key Takeaway: In this extensive literature review, the author scrutinizes 27 studies focused on the impact of sound field amplification on primary school…

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Hundreds of Studies Find Nature-Rich Learning Environments Enhance Academic Performance

How does extreme weather impact learning in children and schools?

3 Marketing Techniques to Attract Families to Your School

Qualitative Study Details Key Motivators for Early Childhood Teachers

Students and Schools Strengthened by Sustainability Integrations

Climate Change & Children’s Health

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

Autonomy, Professional Respect and Wellness- How to Retain Teachers

Harvard faculty advises on how to start a school design project

Lit Review- Effect of Sound-Field Amplification on Children in Primary School

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