In recent decades, bilingual education has expanded rapidly and gained significant international recognition. In Spain, the model is widely implemented: 41.4% of primary school students and 32.2% of secondary school students participate in bilingual programs, studying subjects such as Social Sciences, Mathematics, Art, History, and Physics and Chemistry in a foreign language. This growth has been driven […] … learn more→

Recently, I worked with a group of elementary teachers in Iowa to select new reading textbooks and software. They wanted new materials to improve their district’s stagnant reading scores. After several days of reviewing materials from a state-approved list, one of the teachers asked me, “Will any of these help my students learn to read?” […] … learn more→

As school holidays continue around Australia, many parents are looking for educational ways to keep their children entertained. If you own an Android device and have young children, you may find yourself browsing Google Play for educational and age-appropriate apps. If you go to the children’s section, you will be led to a page with “Teacher […] … learn more→

The rise of generative artificial intelligence has weakened the traditional university assessment model of “independent work + practical activities + final exam”. Today, a student can produce a well-structured, academically-sounding report in minutes. Banning AI or turning assessment into a cheating hunt doesn’t fix the underlying problem: what’s at stake is not the technology, but […] … learn more→

Assessing student knowledge is not the ultimate goal of a subject, but a fundamental part of the learning process itself. It is the only way for both learners and teachers to understand how students are progressing, what their strengths and areas for improvement are, and what the practical application of what they are learning is, […] … learn more→

● Social norms and expectations drive low female participation in STEM fields. ● It’s not a matter of lost talent, but a series of processes that make it difficult for women to participate. ● The solution cannot be partial—it requires planning of the structure, rules of the game, mechanisms, and operational procedures. The low participation […] … learn more→

Cursive writing is more than just a beautiful style of handwriting; it helps improve writing speed, coordination, and overall presentation. Many students and adults learn cursive at an early age, but over time, small mistakes begin to appear. These mistakes can affect readability, neatness, and confidence. The good news is that cursive writing problems are […] … learn more→

I spoke in January 2026 with 150 high school students about career options. After explaining my own career as a professor of education, health and behavior, I asked the students a simple question: Would you want to be a teacher? “Why in the world would I want to be a teacher?” one female student said. “My […] … learn more→

Transitioning out of military service and into the workforce is extremely difficult. It’s an uncomplicated concept. Leave the military, get a job, start your new life. But there’s so much more going on behind the scenes. Your veteran mental health plays a huge role in your ability to land civilian employment. If you don’t receive […] … learn more→

● Federated learning allows AI to learn without sending personal data to the server. ● This technology maintains user privacy while still increasing the intelligence of the system. ● Federated learning is a middle ground for AI advancement and data protection. Have you ever been amazed when your phone’s keyboard can guess the words you’re about to […] … learn more→