https://alleyoop.ilsole24ore.com/tag/school/ L’altra metà del Sole Thu, 07 May 2026 17:19:04 +0000 https://alleyoop.ilsole24ore.com/2023/08/22/learning-after-covid/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 05:00:56 +0000 English https://alleyoop.ilsole24ore.com/category/english/ alerts spanned from the lack of primary access to tools and quality teachings in the poorest areas to all the nuances of possible (if not probable) mental health issues. Particularly for those with some form of developmental struggle. In this situation, the role of occupational therapists and occupational therapy (OT) has increased. In the US, in particular, the job outlook is projected to grow by 14% in the next...]]> 64692 https://alleyoop.ilsole24ore.com/2023/05/16/childrens-mental-health/ Tue, 16 May 2023 12:00:04 +0000 English https://alleyoop.ilsole24ore.com/category/english/ worrying drop in levels of their mental health, which many experts link to the effect of pandemic closures—directly caused by the loss of social contacts, the deaths of loved ones and the impact of the jobs setbacks in their families. Warnings on the possible tolls on children's development and the potential effects of widening inequalities have been published starting from day one of the first lockdowns. But Covid-19 has reinforced some trends that, in many cases, were already latent. Undoubtedly, it has affected children's...]]> 63098 https://alleyoop.ilsole24ore.com/2022/11/01/the-dream-gap-prevents-girls-from-entering-steam/ Tue, 01 Nov 2022 13:00:06 +0000 English https://alleyoop.ilsole24ore.com/category/english/ fields and are considering those fields for a career. Since technology permeates all aspects of living, there are more STEAM open positions than male professionals can fill. Thus, there is great potential for women, who continue to be well underrepresented in those areas. But when it comes to representation, presence and participation of women in STEAM jobs, the good news almost end here. The challenges begin early in women's lives and continue throughout their careers. They tend to consider those areas too difficult or not something for...]]> 58652