The almost exclusive health concern accorded to the fight against the viral contamination of Covid-19 had initially led the drafters of the draft protocol for the reopening of schools to recommend that school meals be done in each class. Groupings in canteens were indeed considered to be significant risk factors, in line with the opinions of […] … learn more→

Progress – getting somewhere. Good progress – doing what is expected and a bit more. Poor progress – the reverse. Remember those ambiguous school reports? “Patricia is making good progress with… , but she could do better in … ” Patricia is not doing as well as might be expected in all the things that are […] … learn more→

Everyone experiences such a phase in life when they feel lonely even in a crowded public place. Perhaps you have tried enough but failed to cope with loneliness. The situation gets horrible when you have no one with you to try and take you out of this situation. The world is going through such a […] … learn more→

Are you currently in a college or university program to become a professional programmer? Or are you looking to change careers and start programming? Many people dream of leaving behind a dead-end job or an unsatisfying career to take up a new one in programming. Others dream of the day when they will finish their […] … learn more→

The whole world is in lockdown. And so is mine. But I’m not confined to four walls. I’m stuck at sea. Since late February, I’ve been aboard the Avontuur, a schooner that transports cargo under sail. I joined the vessel to research the revival of such sailing cargo vessels in an attempt to decarbonise the […] … learn more→

The threat of the rapid expansion of COVID-19 has forced governments to take drastic measures to ensure social distancing. In many parts of the world the order has been to stay at home, thus disrupting the daily lives of citizens and institutions. But attempts have also been made to minimize the effects of this confinement with […] … learn more→

Why do people have to die? Are mistakes always bad? Can you be happy and sad at the same time? Kids often ask questions like these that are hard if not impossible to answer. When children raise uncomfortable questions or questions that seem to have no answers, adults tend to respond with explanations that try […] … learn more→

Speculation about what the future after Covid-19 may look like is echoing across the world. Possibly, for the first time, we are witnessing the beginning of a worldwide conversation. And it is my impression that the sentiment has shifted from an initial “try to adapt and stay safe” to “let’s grab this as an opportunity […] … learn more→

The reopening of schools in France is planned from May 11. Some countries have not closed their schools, others have already reopened them, some have decided to wait until the start of the school year in September and for some the debate is still ongoing. These different situations bear witness to the diversity of contexts: living […] … learn more→

Colleges and universities are spending more than ever to land the nation’s top football recruits, with some schools having boosted their recruiting budgets by more than 300% in the last five years. These budgets can surpass US$2 million for schools like the University of Tennessee. Is it worth it? I study economics. Research I recently did shows just how big the […] … learn more→