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What the autumn statement means for financially struggling schools Share:

What the autumn statement means for financially struggling schools Share:

The cost-of-living crisis and new staffing costs have been pushing schools in England into financial trouble. So school leaders were relieved to hear of an increase to their budget in the government’s autumn statement, delivered on November 17. However, now that teachers and school leaders have had a chance to examine the details of this apparent handout, […] … learn more→

Why teach children to think like machines

Why teach children to think like machines

Historically, errors have been identified as a negative situation that we should avoid at all costs. It is a widespread conception that cuts across all areas of society. If a mistake is made in the practice of a sport, the consequence is a penalty. From the field of education, it is a characteristic principle of currents related to […] … learn more→

Talking about books on video: a skill with a bright future

Talking about books on video: a skill with a bright future

There is no doubt that reading is a powerful learning tool. In fact, most teachers agree that reading comprehension is one of the most important learning that schooling provides. Reading ability is also related to the intellectual growth of the person. However, in a society hyperstimulated by screens, sounds, immersive environments, etc. It seems more and more difficult […] … learn more→

Maths at school: where does the problem come from?

Maths at school: where does the problem come from?

It is a discipline that occupies a special place in the French school system and is part of the so-called fundamental learning. However, “the current image of mathematics is worrying”, noted Cédric Villani, mathematician and deputy, and Charles Torossian, inspector of National Education in their report on the teaching of maths delivered in 2018. And the […] … learn more→

How much can public schools control what students wear?

How much can public schools control what students wear?

School dress codes can be harmful to LGBTQ students and students of color, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, the investigative arm of Congress. These codes can lead school officials to punish these two groups for simply who they are or for expressing themselves. However, it has long been held by the Supreme Court that […] … learn more→

How accessibility for disabled university students can benefit all students

How accessibility for disabled university students can benefit all students

Although many university students are eager for in-person elements of the university experience they missed early in the pandemic, what might we overlook in the rush to “return to normal”? The pandemic forced universities to re-evaluate their delivery of classes, extending remote teaching practices and building in flexibility to manage an unpredictable situation. After over two years of […] … learn more→

What image education in the age of social networks?

What image education in the age of social networks?

In a world saturated with images , it is urgent that, faced with them, our responses go beyond the emotional. Indeed, without an analysis guide, it is fascination that prevails, especially since the images, taken out of context, become viral, which makes their evaluation extremely difficult. All manipulations are then possible knowing that everyone can now not only watch […] … learn more→

Is it possible to learn a foreign language online?

Is it possible to learn a foreign language online?

Today we frequently use the Internet as a source of knowledge and learning. The recent pandemic has highlighted the immense potential of online learning when circumstances prevent attending face-to-face classes normally. The offer is so varied that we can sign up for a watercolor or descriptive statistics course without any problem. But is the digital format equally […] … learn more→

‘He was in fear of his life’: bullying can be a major factor in deciding to homeschool

‘He was in fear of his life’: bullying can be a major factor in deciding to homeschool

An increasing number of Australian families are educating their children at home, either through homeschooling or distance education. My research highlights how some parents are not necessarily choosing to homeschool for religious reasons or because they want to hothouse their kids. Nor are they doing it as their first choice. Rather some are doing it […] … learn more→