Podcast Episodes

Sun Safety

This summer, many students are spending their days at the beach instead of the classroom. While soaking up the sun can boost our vitamin D, exposure …

2 years, 3 months ago

Childhood Obesity

More than 124 million children across the world are considered obese. Childhood obesity leads to poor mental and physical health outcomes and sets th…

2 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19's Impact on Education

While face masks, social distancing, and Zoom classes have largely vanished, the pandemic's negative impact on student learning may be with us for ye…

2 years, 3 months ago

Phones in Class

Earlier this year, Florida banned the use of cell phones in public schools during class time. Proponents say the law reduces disruptions, but many pa…

2 years, 4 months ago

Chronotypes

With Daylight Saving in the rearview mirror, many people are asking why we continue with this bi-annual ritual. My colleague Cindy Mae, a professor o…

2 years, 4 months ago

Cursive

What was the last time you wrote a letter or took notes in cursive? Some people haven't written in cursive since middle school and question its relev…

2 years, 4 months ago

Mental Health

The mental health of adolescents remains a serious and growing problem. In 2021, 42% of high school students reported feeling sad or hopeless, up fro…

2 years, 4 months ago

Homework

The debate over homework and whether it improves academic success elicits many opinions.

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2 years, 5 months ago