Although school choice policies are often presented as a way to let families select the best schools for their children, my research found that few students using school choice can access high-achieving schools far from home. In my peer-reviewed study – recently published in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis – I examine who uses school choice and whether most families enroll […] … learn more→
Best schools often out of reach for disadvantaged students in choice programs
How to choose a good master’s degree
There are many students who each year face the difficult decision of choosing a master’s degree to continue their university education or professionals who seek to specialize or simply improve. Given the enormous variety of options and situations, a series of evaluation criteria must be taken into account that will help us make the right […] … learn more→
How Repton School celebrates role model students and alumni
The #ReptonRoleModels campaign shares current and former student successes to inspire and motivate the school community. Celebrating success is vital in educational organisations. When schools recognise student achievements, pupils gain a sense of wellbeing and feel motivated to work towards their next accomplishments. Celebrating student success also brings school communities closer together and inspires other […] … learn more→
Want to improve your chances of getting a full-time job? A double degree can do that
Career-related motivations are among the most important factors in Australian students’ decision to undertake higher education. This means universities must demonstrate their graduates’ ability to find work when seeking to recruit students in an increasingly competitive tertiary education marketplace. Our research shows double degrees (students study for two degrees at once) can greatly improve new graduates’ prospects […] … learn more→
Yes, online communities pose risks for young people, but they are also important sources of support
Aristotle called humans “the social animal,” and people have recognized for centuries that young people need to be in communities to develop into healthy adults. The ongoing pandemic has caused concern about the effects of isolation on children and teenagers’ social and psychological growth. But while young people today may not be able to gather in […] … learn more→
Afro hair: How pupils are tackling discriminatory uniform policies
There has been much criticism of the report recently published by the UK government’s Commission on Ethnic and Racial Disparities, chaired by Tony Sewell. Pundits have deplored its denial of institutional racism in Britain. A recent act of student resistance highlights how flawed the report is, and how racism affects schooling. In March, hundreds of pupils at […] … learn more→
Is it really an asset to be bilingual?
Long considered in France as an exception, bilingualism, or more broadly the recurrent use of two or more languages on a daily basis, is more and more essential in the daily life of our society. According to psycholinguist François Grosjean , half of the world’s population is considered bilingual. For more than 20 years, UNESCO has been working […] … learn more→
Why it’s good for kids to have friends from different socioeconomic backgrounds
Friendships that bridge across social class – “cross-class friendships” – can minimize middle school academic achievement differences that are based on the level of parents’ education, according to research from the UCLA School Diversity Project. As scholars of adolescent development, we examined academic achievement differences among 4,288 middle school students in California based on their parents’ education level. […] … learn more→
Infocalypse: the spread of hyperframes threatens society
We are witnessing the emergence of a new generation of disinformation that is upsetting our benchmarks. Indeed, concern over the growing popularity of deepfakes , or malicious hyper-trick, has led author and synthetic media consultant, Nina Schick, to announce an imminent infocalypse . Hyperchip are audio and video recordings of real people speaking and performing things they have never said […] … learn more→
What are the types of business applications?
Due to the continuous growth of business needs, entrepreneurs are increasingly investing in advanced IT solutions. Properly selected software can perform many functions that contribute to the competitiveness of the organisation and the efficiency of management. Developing business applications can facilitate access to information and streamline teamwork, and even minimise business costs. What is business […] … learn more→