Episodes

  • Should schools exclude children?

    Should schools exclude children?
    May 12 2026

    School exclusions contribute to inequality among young people, says Kathryn Bates. Read the article on BOLD.

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    5 mins
  • What supports do young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities need?

    What supports do young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities need?
    May 5 2026

    Family matters most for emotional wellbeing, say Sheri McVay and Hannah Lydiatt. Read the article on BOLD.

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    5 mins
  • How important is parents’ mental health for children?

    How important is parents’ mental health for children?
    Apr 28 2026

    Caring for caregivers benefits both parents and children, says Marilyn N. Ahun. Read the article on BOLD.

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    6 mins
  • Why do children need friends?

    Why do children need friends?
    Apr 21 2026

    Friends can protect youth from the effects of peer victimization, say Jonathan Santo and Josafá da Cunha. Read the article on BOLD.

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    5 mins
  • When pupils look attentive but their minds have wandered

    When pupils look attentive but their minds have wandered
    Apr 17 2026

    Mind wandering is surprisingly common, but simple strategies can help children focus, says Agnieszka Graham. Read the article on BOLD.

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    8 mins
  • Should maths classrooms change in the AI era?

    Should maths classrooms change in the AI era?
    Apr 14 2026

    AI could help teachers take a more discussion-based approach, says Anabel Altenburg. Read the article on BOLD.

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    6 mins
  • Do children benefit from older mentors?

    Do children benefit from older mentors?
    Apr 10 2026

    Having a mentor gives children a better chance to fulfill their academic potential, says Eva Amsen. Read the article on BOLD.

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    5 mins
  • Robotics education that centers young people

    Robotics education that centers young people
    Apr 7 2026

    What happens when robotics learning begins with youth voices? Chunyan Yang, Shauna-Kay J. Jorandby, and Julie Yang explore. Read the article on BOLD.

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    9 mins