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Educators know that each student is unique in how they learn—and it’s part of what makes the job so fascinating and rewarding. Classrooms have diverse learners who process information and demonstrate their understanding in remarkably different ways. This natural variation in learning styles and cognitive strengths makes teaching both an art and a science, especially when interpreting and acting on assessment results that don't always tell the complete story.

It’s why cognitive assessments like the Differential Ability Scales™ (2nd ed., DAS™–II) play a crucial role, allowing educators to obtain a differential diagnosis. By pinpointing a specific cause for a given learning deficit, educators can feel like they’re not wasting time or resources but instead developing the right targeted interventions and accommodations to support the student's learning needs.

‘Tis the season for sparkles, snowflakes and...squirmy students? As the holiday countdown begins, classrooms can quickly turn into winter wonderlands of distractions. While many kids are anticipating downtime and holiday fun with friends and family, some may harbor hidden worries about complex family dynamics, stretched budgets and other adversities. They may also have underlying anxieties about the disrupted routines that accompany school vacations.

While educators are undoubtedly looking forward to decompression time of their own, they also have to consider the impact the upcoming break from classes will have on students’ hard-won learning progress. The great news is that there are some easy strategies you can implement today to help keep your students involved while arming them with critical skills to manage holiday stress. Since we know the kids likely have their minds on the holidays, giving these exercises some holiday dazzle is sure to get their attention and interest. 

Here are four strengths you can focus on to maintain momentum in positive and engaging ways.

The future of mental healthcare lies in digital innovation.

With over 10,000 digital mental health apps available and a global mental health apps market valued at $6.12 billion, telehealth, online therapy platforms, apps and other digital tools are becoming integral to mental healthcare.

Digital tools have the potential to improve access to mental health services, collect real world data, and deliver data-informed, personalized care. This potential has led organizations from the World Health Organization to the American Psychological Association to emphasize the benefits of digital mental healthcare.

“Digital mental healthcare helps extend access to mental health treatment and support,” says Katherine Presnell PhD, psychologist and research director at Pearson Assessments US.

Digital tools have the power to augment and reinforce concepts and techniques learned in therapy between sessions and capitalize on the unique innovations that a digital environment offers—but realizing these benefits requires overcoming challenges.

As we near the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the content we’ve shared with you throughout 2024. From thought-provoking articles to expert-led webinars, and everything in between, it’s been a year full of insights, inspiration, and impactful content that resonated with all of you.

Whether you missed a post or just want to relive some of our great content, we’ve got you covered with a round-up of everything you loved in 2024.