Peers or teachers: Who inspires kids more?
When it comes to inspiring students to learn, it turns out teachers in our classrooms aren't quite as important as those students' peers.
friendship
Gamers get less depressed if they have friends
If teens have strong friendships, they tend not to get as depressed as their lonely peers if they play video games for hours every day.
Friendship as important as an inclusive classroom
Schools focus on putting students with disabilities in classrooms with non-special ed peers. They need to focus more on those students' friendships.