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Why healthy children learn better The Educator K/12

WEBWhy healthy children learn better. An education reform effort that seeks to confront systemic barriers to health and wellness will leveling the playing field for students, says a Harvard …

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How healthy food improves student outcomes The Educator K/12

WEBThe learning outcomes and mental health of Victorian students is being challenged by sobering statistics around healthy eating and nutrition. According to the Department of …

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Landmark study looks to embed evidence-based mental health …

WEBAccording to the World Health Organization, mental health disorders are one of the main causes of disability during adolescence. In Australia, almost a quarter of young people …

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How is principal health and wellbeing tracking in 2021

WEBThe most recent Australian Principal Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Survey found that during school term, 53% of principals work 56 hours per week (more than 20 …

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Early school start times impact health

WEBResearch shows that early school start times can negatively impact the health, and academic outcomes, of young people. Most recommendations indicate that schools …

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The power of a positive mindset for student wellbeing

WEBProf Ebbeck says focussing on the positives of returning to school and building children’s sense of confidence and wellbeing is extremely important now that face-to-face learning …

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What's the 'pulse' of your students' wellbeing

WEBNS: We’ve recently launched Pulse, which allows for the ongoing measurement of student wellbeing. Unlike the traditional survey-based approach, Pulse …

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Student lives at risk over school mental health policies

WEBHighly qualified mental health counsellors are being shut out of the school system despite unfilled vacancies and the growing youth mental health crisis, a new study shows.. Now …

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How sleep routines can help kids do better at school

WEBExercise in the sunshine during the day. Avoiding bright light in the evening. Cut technology at night (blue light impedes sleep) Choose lighter meals in the evening. Keep the …

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The link between good nutrition and strong learning outcomes

WEBThe link between good nutrition and strong learning outcomes. by Brett Henebery 15 Feb 2022. In Australian schools, food education tends to be patchy. While there is some …

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How schools can promote mental health and wellbeing

WEBThe study evaluated the Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) program, a classroom-based training program which is aimed at Years 10-12 students. Over 800 students from four …

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New report reveals concerning youth health and wellbeing trends

WEBChildren are at risk of creating unhealthy habits that could lead to chronic diseases later in life, according to a new report released by AIA Australia.. The Kids’ Health and …

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How is your school tackling the youth mental health crisis

WEBOne organisation helping schools better manage their students’ mental health is Education Perfect (EP) – a curriculum aligned teaching and learning platform for years 5-12 for …

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The importance of promoting a better sleep routine for students

WEBTeenagers face a three-hour sleep deficit per night on average, but those who spend five hours a day online are 50% more likely to fail meeting their minimum sleep requirements …

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'An unrivalled opportunity' to improve young people's mental …

WEBEarlier this month, a major study conducted jointly by Mission Australia and Black Dog Institute found that one in four young people in 2020 experienced mental health …

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Mental health the top focus for teachers in 2021 – study

WEBAccording to reports, Australia risks losing more than 4,000 additional lives to suicide in the next five years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 7,000 …

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Should mental health be added to the school curriculum

WEBMichael Nagel, an associate professor and expert in human development and the psychology of learning at the University of the Sunshine Coast, said that mental …

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Principal health and wellbeing report 2019 released

WEBThe Australian Principal Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Survey 2019, released by the Australian Catholic University (ACU) and Deakin University today, found that …

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Opinion: The health benefits of later school start times

WEBOpinion: The health benefits of later school start times. by Sheryl Hemphill, PhD. Increasing knowledge of the sleep patterns of adolescents has important implications for …

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Girls who attend single-sex schools mentally tougher than co-ed …

WEBA new study from the UK has found that girls who attend single-sex schools are generally more confident and emotionally in control than girls attending state and independent …

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Another year, another damning report on principal health and …

WEBFor the last 13 years, the Australian Catholic University has sought to better understand the state of occupational health, safety, and wellbeing of school leaders through a …

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Screentime overdose: New study reveals how digital habits harm …

WEBby The Educator 24 Nov 2023. A major new study has confirmed what many have long suspected – that excessive screentime causes a range of cognitive issues. In a research …

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