Imagine a chef at a trendy restaurant who doesn’t know how to make mayonnaise, or a pastry chef who works in a bakery and has never made a basic cake: do you think it’s possible? At university, students begin a path of specialization that requires a much more detailed study of academic subjects and disciplines. […] … learn more→

In her role as former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon oversaw an enterprise that popularized the “takedown” for millions of wrestling fans. But as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of education, the Trump loyalist may be tasked with taking down the very department Trump has asked her to lead. If Trump does dismantle the Department […] … learn more→

In 1975, only 1% of public schools had their own police officers. Today, 44% do. A large reason for the increase is the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, which led to the creation of the federal Community Oriented Policing Services to oversee funds for the hiring of police in schools. Another reason is the Columbine […] … learn more→

It’s that time of year when students are waiting for school and university results that could change the course of their lives. Uncertain waiting periods are among our most emotionally challenging experiences. In fact, research shows students are more stressed while waiting for their results than after finding out they have failed. This is because dealing with an […] … learn more→

It’s nine o’clock in the morning; sleepy children enter their classroom and their eyes open a little wider when they see the furniture arranged in an unexpected way: tables stacked up, chairs at different heights or even turned upside down on the floor. At first, this scene will seem strange to them, but it will […] … learn more→

Math is not just about memorizing formulas for solving equations. It’s about developing a mindset for logical reasoning and critical thinking. Every student has unique challenges when it comes to math. Some might struggle with specific topics, while others may struggle to manage their time effectively. But by using the right tools and resources in math, they […] … learn more→

To learn well, should students be silent? While silence has long been linked to the exercise of authority, it now covers other issues. In the collective imagination, a “studious” class is often represented by students in rows, immersed in their work, in absolute silence or, when the work is finished, with their arms crossed. Is […] … learn more→

Ludification and gamification are two concepts that are sometimes used as synonyms. Or even ludification is proposed as the appropriate translation of the English term gamification , as opposed to the Anglicism gamificación. However, if we work on the design of products, services or educational dynamics that want to use these concepts, we must know their meaning […] … learn more→

There is a belief widely held across the Western world: Chinese students are schooled through rote, passive learning – and an educational system like this can only produce docile workers who lack innovation or creativity. We argue this is far from true. In fact, the Chinese education system is producing highly successful students and an […] … learn more→

For the past two decades, investing in girls’ schooling has been hailed as a cornerstone of promoting gender equality in sub-Saharan Africa. Between 2016 and 2018 the World Bank Group invested US$3.2 billion in education projects benefiting adolescent girls. The logic is straightforward. Girls face significant barriers to education, among them poverty, insufficient academic support, adolescent pregnancy, child marriage, and […] … learn more→