Parents’ genes – even when not directly inherited by a child – may play a role in their educational and mental health outcomes, finds a new report by UCL researchers.

The PEERS for Preschoolers program, developed at UCLA by Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson, is now one of the only evidence-based solutions designed to help young children (ages 4–6) on the autism spectrum to learn the fundamental skills needed to form lasting friendships. And the world is taking notice.

A study from the University of Kansas had several pre-service social studies teachers plan and deliver a lesson on "Night," by Elie Wiesel before a mixed reality, simulated classroom. Interviews before and after showed they were afraid of how to handle difficult topics like antisemitism and the Holocaust, but that their confidence improved and they learned about relying on better sourcework for lessons. The author argues it adds evidence for giving novice educators more practice before they lead their own classrooms.

A new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs reveals important differences in the reach of collegiate recovery programs (CRPs), based on the number of the programs' funding sources. CRPs that had multiple funding sources served twice as many students as CRPs that relied on only a single source. These programs were also more likely to provide dedicated space and relapse management support to students. All Recovery meetings, which are inclusive support groups open to people exploring different forms of recovery and in all stages of the recovery process, were the most common type of mutual-aid support groups in CRPs. 

The 4th Annual MPS World Summit, organized by the International MPS Society (iMPSS), with support from EUROoCS, will be held in Brussels, Belgium over the dates of June 9–13, 2025. This global event will bring together over 1,500 international experts to explore advancements in Microphysiological Systems (MPS) research, focusing on drug and chemical safety, disease modeling, and regulatory testing.