Talking about portraits of victim and stalker in the phenomenon of bullying can be confusing and lead to the mistaken idea that in childhood there are children who have characteristics that will make them stalkers of others and that, in turn, there are other children destined to be victims. This image contrasts with what we know of […] … learn more→
Portrait of bullying and bullying victim
The sugarbaby students of Minnesota
I didn’t exactly work my way through college—I lived at home, and mowed many, many, lawns in the Florida sun, among other unpleasant jobs. They were paying the princely sum of $5 an hour for sheet metal roofing, and it only took a few weeks of that to make enough to pay the $1,000 or […] … learn more→
Baccalaureate 2019, the unexpected burst of continuous control
The strike by retention of notes by teachers dissatisfied with the “Blanquer reform” has come to rest, unexpectedly, the question of the interest of a continuous control in the context of an examination such as the baccalaureate . Beyond the controversy aroused by the “technical solution” invented by the minister to solve the problem he had to face, one […] … learn more→
Most people think playing chess makes you ‘smarter’, but the evidence isn’t clear on that
Chess has long been an important part of school culture. Many people believe chess has a range of cognitive benefits including improved memory, IQ, problem solving skills and concentration. But there is very little evidence supporting these conclusions. We conducted two studies (still unpublished) that found educators and parents believe chess has many educational benefits. But children […] … learn more→
At a New York City garden, students grow their community roots and critical consciousness
Iris, a high school student in New York City, took a course aimed at preparing public school students for college. As part of the course, she visited the Park Slope Food Coop, among the oldest member-owned businesses in the United States. Members work monthly shifts in return for access to affordable, ethically sourced food and goods. […] … learn more→
Surviving the conference marathon
So, you’ve found the call for papers, and submitted an abstract, been accepted, got your faculty funding or organised some extra shifts to get the cash, registered, booked travel and a lovely/scummy room, and decided which shoes will make your presentation really pop. My first conference outside my university was a big one at a […] … learn more→
4 places to find support during addiction treatment
When you commit to begin meth addiction treatment, equipped yourself with knowledge about your options. Before choosing any rehab facility, keep in mind these critical points: Your meth addiction treatment should address more than your addiction. Meth use disorder affects every aspect of your well-being. It damages your family, career, relationships, health, and even your […] … learn more→
Top trends to watch out for in the Indian Education System in 2019
The World Development Report 2018 came as a shocker wave for the Indian economy that compelled the policymakers to examine the potholes of the Indian Education system and bridge them with appropriate measures. The paper came with a warning of a learning crisis in global education, significantly in the low and middle-income countries like India. […] … learn more→
Social robots: how to relate to machines that pretend not to be
Social robots appear to be entities with feelings and relational capacity. They are technologies with pretensions to be social as people and other animals. Social robots do not use them, we relate to them. Your ability to address us on our own terms is the basis of your wonderful potential. However, it also involves certain concerns that are interesting to know. […] … learn more→
How universities can really help PhD grads get jobs
A rising tide floats all boats. Until recently this has been Canada’s attitude towards the fact that there are are more PhD students than there are academic jobs. Some in the sciences have warned that graduate training should be restricted: for example, fewer students could be trained in specialized programs, and then they could move onto professional scientist […] … learn more→