There are countless distractions while learning at home: a cat walking across the keyboard, a sibling goofing off in the background, a comfy bed to lounge on, a pantry full of tempting snacks. As ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State legislators and educators are continuing to put their heads together to look at how to better address concerning behaviors in schools across West Virginia. The Legislative ...

Operant conditioning is a procedure for controlling behavior, explored and exploited most notably by B. F. Skinner, followed by many subsequent researchers. It involves shaping the behavior of an ...

Walk through a grocery store with a child, and you will see it instantly. Candy bars line the checkout aisle, placed exactly at eye level. That placement is not random; it is deliberate stimulus ...

Elementary school teachers have noticed that their students don’t have the coping strategies to self-regulate—or manage their emotions and behaviors—that previous generations had. More than 8 in 10 ...

A new National Education Association survey reveals that 81% of US teachers report worsening student behaviour, with many calling it a daily crisis disrupting instruction. Studies by RAND and Pew ...

After seeing an increased need for behavioral support in Olathe Public Schools, the school board voted to close an elementary school and transform it into an alternative learning program.