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Dutch School Blocks Parents from Online Reporting System

A Dutch secondary school temporarily blocks parents' access to its online reporting system to reduce student stress and improve mental health.

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NetherlandsMental HealthEducationStressStudentsParents

Jordan Montessori LyceumVo RaadGgdRivmLaks

Stijn UittenbogaardMarina Van Der WalPuk Donken

What is the role of the students' union in this situation?: The school's experiment, supported by the students' union Laks, aims to investigate if reducing parental pressure through limited access to online reporting systems improves students' mental well-being.
What negative effects did students experience due to parental pressure?: Students reported increased pressure to perform, leading to negative impacts on their mental health, including loneliness, headaches, stomach aches, and sleep difficulties.
What is the view of educational experts on parental access to student's academic records?: The school's decision was supported by the secondary school association VO Raad and educational advisor Marina van der Wal, who argued that parental access removes children's responsibilities and hinders their ability to learn from mistakes.
What research supports the school's decision regarding parental access to student records?: Research from GGD and RIVM indicates that Dutch teenagers are experiencing more mental health problems, with stress from schoolwork being a primary factor.
Why did the Jordan Montessori Lyceum block parents from accessing the online reporting system?: The Jordan Montessori Lyceum in Zeist, Netherlands, blocked parents from accessing the school's online reporting system, Magister, for two months to alleviate student stress.

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