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Why are we so tired when we go back to school?

Why are we so tired when we go back to school?

Asking this question when many French people, who are lucky enough to be able to take a vacation, have just finished it feels somewhat untimely. Even if vacations are never exactly what we had imagined they would be, even if their end is often accompanied by a little nostalgia (“Farewell, bright light of our too-short […] … learn more→

Why teach financial education in schools

Why teach financial education in schools

At a very early age, at school, we learn to count and master sometimes complex mathematical concepts. Are we, however, capable, in practice, of understanding basic financial concepts or navigating banking services? Isn’t the implementation of specific education on these issues an equality issue? According to the Banque de France , 41% of French people believe […] … learn more→

Obtaining a diploma without returning to school: validation of acquired experience, a little-known system

Obtaining a diploma without returning to school: validation of acquired experience, a little-known system

Validation of prior experience allows you to obtain a diploma by recognizing the skills acquired in the professional field, without necessarily returning to school. This system is still little used, although it has many advantages. In a world marked by globalization and a tight job market, a diploma remains essential for accessing employment, securing one’s career path, […] … learn more→

Why America still needs public schools

Why America still needs public schools

While the White House’s fight with elite universities such as Columbia and Harvard has recently dominated the headlines, the feud overshadows the broader and more far-reaching assault on K-12 public education by the Trump administration and many states. The Trump administration has gutted the Department of Education, imperiling efforts to protect students’ civil rights, and proposed billions in public education cuts for fiscal year 2026. […] … learn more→

Fail, help each other, dare: skate culture in the service of education

Fail, help each other, dare: skate culture in the service of education

Skateboarding is about learning to perform difficult tricks in unfamiliar environments. And it can help young people master other types of skills, as experimented with in learning communities and, sometimes, even schools. At a school in Malmö, Sweden, skateboarding is part of the curriculum. John Dahlquist, vice-principal of Bryggeriets High School , teaches skateboarding lessons and integrates […] … learn more→

Why programming should be as important as math

Why programming should be as important as math

Every day, almost every hour, we use code from various programming languages. We do this when we use apps on our mobile devices to cook, entertain ourselves, listen to music, even navigate from one place to another using a map or get restaurant directions. We depend on them for the most basic activities of our lives, but […] … learn more→

More and more people are seeking lifelong learning.

More and more people are seeking lifelong learning.

Education has historically been one of the fundamental pillars for the development of societies, constantly evolving to adapt to the social, economic, and cultural changes of each era. In recent decades, the acceleration of technological transformations and globalization have generated a new educational paradigm that transcends traditional concepts of when and how learning occurs. The knowledge […] … learn more→

Writing by hand and pausing helps you remember

Writing by hand and pausing helps you remember

Let’s pause for a moment and observe the gentle flow of these words before our eyes, that silent back and forth, and the voice reading them in our heads. How many of them will stay with you five minutes from now? And how many will effortlessly lodge themselves in our memory tomorrow? The question isn’t […] … learn more→

How to balance technology use with learning experiences

How to balance technology use with learning experiences

I wake up in the morning and the first thing I do is check my phone. I snooze my alarm, and after it snoozes, I get up. While I get organized for the day, I check social media, email, and digital newspapers from the same device. All before I’ve even had breakfast. On my way […] … learn more→

Having empathetic teachers increases academic performance

Having empathetic teachers increases academic performance

If we’re asked about the best teachers we had during our time as students, it’s likely that those who come to mind first have one thing in common: beyond their ability to teach and motivate students, teachers with the best social and emotional skills are often the ones we remember most fondly. Remembering a teacher […] … learn more→