Written by: Suzanne Wilson, Research Fellow in Social Inclusion and Community Engagement, University of Central Lancashire Rawpixel.com/ShutterstockWe trust schools to steward the children of today into the adults of tomorrow. They’re certainly apt at nurturing our ability to calculate, compete,...
Written by: Michael Simkovic, Professor of Law and Accounting, University of Southern California Private college students graduate at higher rates, government statistics show. 4 PM production/Shutterstock.comStudents can use federal financial aid to attend any college they want, whether public or...
Written by: Michelle Fu, PhD student, Department of History, University of Toronto Boredom has historically been an emotion both viewed as an enemy and embraced for its possibilities. (Shutterstock)“I’m bored” is a statement many parents dread hearing during the summer...
Written by: Sasha Petrova, Section Editor: Education People have different views when it comes to school uniforms. from shutterstock.comWhether schools should mandate a uniform is a controversial issue. Some believe wearing the same clothes smooths out inequality. Others see uniforms...
Written by: Shawna Shapiro, Associate Professor of Writing and Linguistics; Director of Writing & Rhetoric Program, Middlebury A sense of belonging can enhance the college experience. ShutterstockIt is a growing problem on campuses across America. Students entering college are reporting...
Written by: Lotje Hives, Research Collaborator, Part-time Instructor, Schulich School of Education, Nipissing University Memories and the experiences gained through play are foundational to one's lifelong learning. (Shutterstock)The beach offers a wide open playscape where children are fuelled by curiosity....
Written by: Ben Kilby, PhD student in Education, researching Philosophy for Children, Monash University Philosophy doesn't just improve children's grades, it helps them make meaning of their place in the world. from shutterstock.comIn a recent TED talk titled No Philosophy,...
Written by: Victor Osei Kwadwo, PHD Candidate, United Nations University Students like these only stand a chance with proper resource allocation Wikimedia CommonsThe Millennium Development Goals were announced to the world in the year 2000. They marked a significant milestone...
Written by: Dave Griffiths, Senior Lecturer Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology, University of Stirling ShutterstockAlexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson is the 20th Etonian to become prime minister of the UK. Most of his cabinet is composed of privileged, privately educated...
Written by: Iain Garner, Head of the Department of Education, Childhood & Inclusion, Sheffield Hallam University shutterstock/Monkey Business ImagesWith A-level results day come the countless pictures of jubilant students leaping in the air. But despite those jumping for joy, results...
