Across the U.S., legislators are debating how and when sex and gender should be discussed in the classroom and beyond. Specifically, these bills are considering whether anything beyond male or female can be included in library books and lesson plans. These bills are part of a larger debate on how to define and regulate sex and gender, […] … learn more→
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Trans students benefit from gender-inclusive classrooms, research shows – and so do the other students and science itself
High school: overcoming clichés on the professional path
The reform of the vocational high school is one of the key topics for the start of the 2023 school year . The content was presented Thursday, May 4 by President Macron. The press kit which accompanied these announcements highlighted the need to make the sector attractive and make it a path to success and excellence. Implicitly, the portrait of a student with a […] … learn more→
Do drawing and art have their place at school?
Since the school reform law , all students follow an “artistic and cultural education course”. But what is the role assigned to it, in a school that is refocusing on the fundamentals? Is it a question of making budding citizens aware of the artistic approach or of relying on the various disciplines to help them strengthen their critical spirit, […] … learn more→
Too many words for my reader
Some texts just read as too long. Maybe they do have a load of words – that chapter at 18k. That paper at 10k. But some chapters, papers, books and dissertations read long even if they are within word limits. Sounds strange, yes. How can a text read long if it isn’t? Well, you’ve probably had this […] … learn more→
What does UNESCO say about the use of technologies in schools?
UNESCO has recently published the report Technology in education: a tool on whose terms? . This contains guidelines to be taken into account when planning the use of technology in schools, by both governments and educational centers and teachers themselves. To delve into the subject, it is convenient to approach three different processes . On the one hand, digitization, alluding […] … learn more→
Canines go to college in this class that seeks to give shelter dogs a fresh start
Title of course: “Canine Learning and Behavior” What prompted the idea for the course? When I was growing up, my love for animals led me to volunteer at animal shelters. But it wasn’t until I started teaching psychology that I found another way to support the well-being of shelter animals. During my first year of […] … learn more→
GCSE results 2023: how the qualification is failing disadvantaged young people
All the teenagers collecting their GCSE results this year have overcome significant difficulties. Their secondary school education has been thrown into upheaval by COVID-19: they have faced cancelled classes, have had to learn from home, have dealt with the social isolation and uncertainty of spending a significant part of their childhood in a pandemic. But […] … learn more→
Can I take my child out of school to go on a holiday?
As the school term stretches on, many parents might be tempted to take their children out of school. Perhaps they want to beat the crowds at the snow or enjoy off-season prices at the coast. Maybe they just need a break. As parents, we have certainly experienced this dilemma. But what are the rules around […] … learn more→
The debate on screens in schools: from prohibition to education
The presence of screens in our lives has been accompanied by multiple concerns about its possible effects, especially with regard to young people and children who grow up with them. At the same time, in educational centers efforts have been made to incorporate them and avoid missing the train of technological innovation. Recent news about the political […] … learn more→
It’s Book Week but your child is too anxious to take part. 5 expert tips to save the day
Book Week is here again. Around Australia, parents of primary school-aged children are coming up with costumes, so their kids can take part in parades. Some kids are going to love wearing costumes and showing them off to classmates and teachers. But, what if after all that effort, your child doesn’t want to wear their costume? […] … learn more→
