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In light of current efforts to eradicate systemic racism and strive for social justice, in a unanimous Executive Committee decision, we have changed the name of the G. Stanley Hall award to the Award for Distinguished Contributions to Developmental Psychology.

From APA Services: Nineteen states continue to allow school corporal punishment as a form of discipline. This is despite clear and compelling evidence that corporal punishment causes both physical and psychological injury, is ineffective in promoting positive student behavior, interferes with student learning, is used disproportionally with some groups of students more than others, and creates a negative school climate. Students must be safe and free from physical and emotional harm in schools. A supportive school environment is critical for effective teaching and learning.

The contributors of this document reviewed statements from government, university, and non-profit organizations to identify missing pieces that needed to be addressed on how children can return safely to school during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Division 7 shares the following opinion piece from The New York Times, of interest to Division 7 members about the Trump administration’s regulations for migrant families who cross the border.