Ten percent. That’s the portion of K-12 teachers in the United States who say they’ve been physically attacked by a student, a new survey has found. Various news outlets have reported what has been described as a “wave of student misbehavior” since students returned from remote learning to in-person instruction. The purported surge in student misconduct is part of an […] … learn more→

Orientation to local culture and society offered by post-secondary education institutions is common, especially during the first couple of weeks of the new semester. In weeks and months to come, the international students will continue to adapt to their new environment and communities. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic brings another layer of complexity and uncertainty to international students’ university lives. […] … learn more→

What makes talented musicians so good at what they do? There’s plenty of evidence that people can be born that way. Research findings suggest that about half of musical ability is inherited. Even if that’s true, it doesn’t mean you must have musical talent in your genes to excel on the bass, oboe or drums. And […] … learn more→

Society is constantly changing, which means there’s always going to be new ways to do things. The innovations of technology have made things that were once considered impossible possible. In fact, not only has technology made life easier in general, it’s also one of the most bustling careers to date. There’s always going to be […] … learn more→

 When computer science courses are delivered through career and technical education in high school, the courses can help students with learning disabilities feel better about their ability to succeed in STEM. The classes also help the students see the usefulness of computer science. This is what we found in a recent study with our […] … learn more→

The formal educational system in which children and adolescents spend a significant part of their lives is, in turn, an agent of socialization and a space for relationships. The school as gender technology On the one hand , the school is a technology of gender . That is, through the explicit curriculum, and especially the […] … learn more→

Like other industries, the food and beverage processing industry has seen various trends due to changes in customer interests, the need to drive down costs, and advances in technology. Here are some of the most notable trends in the food industry. 1. Hygiene and Safety Standards The COVD-19 pandemic and the risk of its spread […] … learn more→

Proctoring software monitors a student’s computer or phone while they write exams. These programs have been around for some time but became ubiquitous during online learning in the pandemic. Proctoria, Respondus and Proctor U, the most popular programs, have enjoyed a 500% increase in usage since the start of COVID-19 and proctoring software is now a US$19 billion […] … learn more→

Of all the subjects taught in the nation’s public schools, few have generated as much controversy of late as the subjects of racism and slavery in the United States. The attention has come largely through a flood of legislative bills put forth primarily by Republicans over the past year and a half. Commonly referred to as anti-critical race theory […] … learn more→

This week, one Sydney high school made headlines for banning mobile phones during school hours. Phones can come to school but must stay in locked pouches allowing teachers to “focus on educating students”. This follows other recent phone bans at both public and private schools around Australia. In 2020, Victoria banned phones for all state primary and secondary schools and many […] … learn more→