“I have arranged to study at the library”: although skepticism is inevitable when listening to a sentence of this style pronounced by a teenager, the truth is that studying with friends can be not only more entertaining, but also more profitable . In fact, silence and accessibility to work resources, such as the Internet, computers or reference […] … learn more→

Bullying is one of the biggest concerns parents have for their child’s safety and well-being – and it often leaves many of us stressed and dizzy. A study conducted by the National Center for Social Research (NatCen) in the UK found that 47% of children reported experiencing bullying at the age of 14. Often the victims are minorities and marginalized groups. However, […] … learn more→

Ten years ago, London hosted the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Hosting the Games had been sold to the British public on the slogan that it would “inspire a generation”. The idea of inspiring a generation chimed with the basic aim of the Olympic Movement, which is to “build a better world”. It seeks to do this by […] … learn more→

Multiple advances in various fields, especially in the neurosciences, have greatly expanded our understanding of emotions. But, despite this, in our culture we still tend to distinguish between two sides of the same coin: on one side is reason, knowledge, serenity, goodness… and on the opposite side are passions, error, debauchery, evil. Aristotle already told us that […] … learn more→

So, you’re holding the cherished college degree in your hands and the student loan checks in your pocket. There is a bright future ahead, and the dream career is already waiting for you. However, you still haven’t found it. Don’t worry! Our professionals know that getting your first job is stressful. We are here to […] … learn more→

Since its creation with the General Law of Education in 1970 , Vocational Training (FP) in Spain has been gaining in students and improving its social value . At present, this type of technical-practical studies is at a sweet moment, since it allows young people a quick and effective job opportunity. A benefit that attracts more and more young people, thus triggering the […] … learn more→

The exams have been, are and will be a key instrument to evaluate the contents learned and how these have been assimilated by the students. Making its importance clear, there are other perfectly valid evaluation instruments that allow evaluation without having to resort to the “dreadful” exams. The current laws in education are based on the […] … learn more→

Today, if a parent smacks a child mid-tantrum in the supermarket, they are likely to get looks of disapproval from other shoppers. Smacking is not as socially acceptable as it used to be. Recent research shows only 15% of people aged 16-24 view physical discipline as necessary to properly raise children. This compares with 38% of people […] … learn more→

On August 26 1970, 50,000 women marched down Fifth Avenue in New York City in a Women’s Strike. Organised by feminist activist Betty Friedan, the march highlighted the fact women still performed the vast majority of domestic work. The Women’s Liberation Movement wanted many things in 1970, but one of the most important was freedom from […] … learn more→

Have you heard? Barry Crocker’s having a … well, Barry Crocker (“shocker”) of a time with those Reg Grundies (“undies”) people. Karens everywhere can relate – they know it’s Jeffed up when your Danned name gets swept up in social parlance. And sure, Crocker has a point. We’ve got to draw the line somewhere when these corporate Noahs (“sharks”, from “Noah’s Ark”) claim our names. But we reckon […] … learn more→