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→
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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
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.
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
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
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
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→
How quality school and commercial playground equipment builds stronger, healthier communities
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→
Practicing languages differently: AI as a conversation partner?
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→
About the unread
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→
