For more than a century, the dominant measure of human intelligence has been the ( intelligence quotient ( IQ ) test ), a tool designed to quantify reasoning ability through the resolution of linguistic and logical-mathematical problems. Intelligence: a multifaceted issue However, a growing number of academics and educators have questioned whether this reductionist and limiting approach […] … learn more→

Ready to help students succeed in the workforce of the future? Every school would love to have a team of educators who can captivate the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators. Good STEM instruction is a major key to: Increased student engagement Better preparation for STEM careers Here’s the catch: Qualified STEM teachers are […] … learn more→

Chess, which has long suffered from a dusty image in society, is now enjoying a surge in popularity among young people thanks to series like The Queen’s Gambit (2020), the growth of esports , and initiatives by French NBA star Victor Wembanyama. Last July, Wembanyama proposed combining basketball and chess in a single competition, emphasizing: “We need a variety of things to […] … learn more→

Many high school seniors are now focusing on what they will do once they graduate – or how they don’t at all know what is to come. Families trying to guide and support these students at the juncture of a major life transition likely also feel nervous about the open-ended possibilities, from starting at a […] … learn more→

For today’s children and teenagers, the boundary between formal learning and media consumption has blurred: platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram are not mere pastimes, but primary spaces for socialization, identity building, and access to information . This “youth media diet,” composed of viral videos, memes, trends , and fragmented news, is the primary cultural matrix for new generations. […] … learn more→

We love librarians. They are smart, dedicated people who want to help you with your research. They are often keen on making the world a better place, too. They don’t get enough recognition for all that they do. They are also, in our experience, unfailingly polite. So, it came as a bit of a shock […] … learn more→

When parents think about their child’s education, they probably focus on basic skills and exam results, the amount a child is trying and their wellbeing. But there is another significant factor influencing their success at school. This is metacognition. What is it? Why is it important? And how can you help your child develop this […] … learn more→

Education about climate change and sustainability is a vital part of responding to a rapidly changing world, including the negative effects of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. Teachers, including in Brazil and England, help young people live with futures shaped by local and global environmental challenges. However, despite expressing overwhelming concern about issues related […] … learn more→

Most of us have little trouble working out how many millilitres are in 2.4 litres of water (it’s 2,400). But the same can’t be said when we’re asked how many minutes are in 2.4 hours (it’s 144). That’s because the Indo-Arabic numerals we often use to represent numbers are base-10, while the system we often […] … learn more→

There have been at least three watershed moments in how humans access information. One came with the invention of the printing press in 1440, which revolutionised the spread of knowledge. Another came in 1998, when the launch of Google changed how we search for and retrieve information. The third happened in late 2022, with the introduction of generative artificial intelligence (AI). […] … learn more→