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To prevent compulsive patterns from developing, parents and educators must come together to build healthy phone-use habits both in school and at home. (Getty Images/UInsplash+)

School phone bans are working in Toronto elementary schools — and failing in high schools

Results of a teacher survey suggest high schools would be better off adopting bell-to-bell restrictions with consistent phone storage protocols.
Chronic absenteeism refers to 10 per cent of missed instructional days in the year. A classroom in Ottawa, in December 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Will attendance‑based grading improve school absenteeism?

Systemic barriers, mental-health issues and insufficient school supports for students with disabilities are among the factors that affect absenteeism rates.
One student in a study said they would have loved to receive emails about school closures: ‘I always had to ask my parents. Sometimes they don’t read the emails.’ (Shutterstock)

Listening to youth voices was missing in the COVID‑19 pandemic response

Insights from youth about COVID-19 school closures and youth exclusion from pandemic-related decisions suggest we have an opportunity to improve how we support youths’ rights.
School shootings are tragic, but parents, students and school staff can take steps to prevent them, researchers report. AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell

3 ways to prevent school shootings, based on research

Much of the public discussion on preventing school shootings is about whether and how to limit people’s access to firearms. But other strategies can reduce the risk for violence.
Focusing on online learning as the problem means lost opportunities to identify solutions and supports for student well-being, which could then be designed into online, in-person or mixed forms of learning. (Allison Shelley for EDUimages)

Why it’s wrong to blame online learning for causing mental health issues during COVID‑19

Making unsubstantiated claims that pandemic online learning caused mental health problems doesn’t help us address students’ current needs.
If you feel like you are struggling with your mental health, re-connect with a trusted friend, family member or peer. (The Gender Spectrum Collection)

5 ways students can foster positive mental health at university

The transition to a new school year will be an important time for students to focus on strategies for fostering positive mental health and well-being, and recognizing signs that help may be needed.

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