Want to know what a great criminal defense lawyer is made of? There’s more to understanding what a criminal defense lawyer does than knowing they show up to court to represent their clients. It’s important to understand the specific skills and areas of expertise that truly set apart the good from the great criminal defense […] … learn more→

Across the United States, more schools are implementing policies restricting cellphones as concerns about digital distraction, mental health and academic performance rise. The scale of the issue is significant. According to a 2023 report from Common Sense Media, 97% of students between the ages of 11 and 17 use their cellphones at least once during the school day. These students spend […] … learn more→

Over the past decade, teacher resignations have been on the rise, particularly among those new to the profession. To curb this phenomenon, it is important to better understand how a sense of professional identity develops and the factors that play a role in its construction. This 2025 school year, a number of classes have once […] … learn more→

From the earliest year of school, children begin learning how to express ideas in different ways. Lines across a page, a wobbly letter, or a simple drawing form the foundation for how we share meaning beyond spoken language. Over time, those first marks evolve into complex ideas. Children learn to combine words with visuals, express abstract […] … learn more→

Texas A&M University announced the resignation of its president, Mark A. Welsh III, on Sept. 18, 2025, following a controversial decision earlier in the month to fire a professor over a classroom exchange with a student about gender identity. The university – a public school in College Station, Texas – fired Melissa McCoul, a children’s literature professor, […] … learn more→

Like Wikipedia before it, generative artificial intelligence tools are subject to misunderstanding and prejudice among students, even teachers. How can we help them better understand how these digital tools work and avoid anthropomorphism? Would the use of metaphors be a fruitful avenue? Much of the current discourse on the use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in education […] … learn more→

Private tutoring for Australian school students is reported to be a “booming”, billion-dollar industry. It’s estimated one in six students get private tutoring at some point in their schooling. In some pockets – such as Sydney – this rises to one in four students. In our new research we highlight how there is little to no concrete state or federal regulation of tutoring […] … learn more→

Endless economic expansion isn’t sustainable. Scientists are telling us our planet is already beyond its limits, with the risks to communities and the economy made clear in the federal government’s recent climate risk assessment. Sustainability is a hot topic in Australian business schools. However, teaching about the possible need to limit economic growth – whether directly or […] … learn more→

In August 2025, 161 Tibetan Buddhist nuns from religious institutions across India and Nepal – a record number – gathered at the Dolma Ling Nunnery in northern India to take various levels of the “geshema” examination. These exams are in preparation for one day receiving the geshema degree, comparable with a doctorate in Tibetan Buddhist philosophy. The […] … learn more→

The number of international students on U.S. campuses is estimated to have declined by 150,000 this fall due to policies implemented by the Trump administration. This reversal of fortune will weigh heavily on campuses and their local economies. It’s the time when students are returning to college, and like every year, campuses across the United […] … learn more→