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→

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→

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→

In today’s fast-paced, screen-centric world, creating spaces where children can play, grow, and connect with others has never been more important. For schools, municipalities, churches, and community organizations, investing in high-quality school playground equipment and commercial playground equipment is more than a budget line item—it’s a long-term commitment to the physical, emotional, and social development […] … learn more→

Chatbots are among the innovations in artificial intelligence that can appeal to students learning a foreign language. But how can they be used effectively? What can they offer when implemented within a well-thought-out educational framework? Last April, an Italian high school student spoke on the radio about how she had managed to improve her French thanks to […] … learn more→

Most academic writers are regular readers. There is of course a strong connection between reading and writing. Reading and writing feed each other. But I’m not focused on the connection right now. No, I’m thinking about how hard we often find it to prioritise time for reading. And how maybe the reality is that most […] … learn more→

Public battles over what schools can teach about sex, identity and relationships, often framed around “parental rights,” have become more intense in recent years. Behind the loud debate lies a quiet contradiction. Many parents who say sex education should be taught only at home don’t actually provide it there, either. As a scholar of sex education, I […] … learn more→

The Supreme Court tends to save its blockbuster orders for the last day of the term – and 2025 was no exception. Among the important decisions handed down June 27, 2025, was Mahmoud v. Taylor – a case of particular interest to me, because I teach education law. Mahmoud, I believe, may become one of the court’s most consequential rulings […] … learn more→

The most common piece of writing advice given to doctoral researchers is “write every day” or some variation thereof. This advice appears consistently across academic writing guides, dissertation workshops, and mentor discussions. I bet you’ve read this. The reasoning behind this advice, yes there’s reasoning, highlights some key benefits. Regular writing helps you to maintain momentum […] … learn more→

A few years ago, in the professional world, it was common to pursue a specific, well-defined occupation, such as a draftsman, millwright, or baker. You were what you were and knew what you knew. Today, training is more accessible and flexible thanks to information and communication technologies. Not only is it possible to redirect career paths with […] … learn more→