education
For some, the pandemic eased mental health distress
Children with pre-existing mental health issues thrived during the early phase of the pandemic.
Is computer code a language or math? MIT study uses brain scans for answers
How our brains interpret computer code could impact how we teach it.
Help your kids, but not too much, says new Stanford study
Flying that helicopter too low is counterproductive.
This $30 mechanical engineering course could be your first step to a new career
Learn all about mechanical design, product development, material selection, manufacturing, and so much more.
Researchers unearth the “Lamborghini” of ancient chariots in Pompeii
The chariot survived ancient eruptions and modern-day looters to become a part of the world heritage site.
The best defense against authoritarianism? More educated citizens.
For democracy to prosper in the long term, we need more people to reach higher levels of education.
4 tips for college students to avoid procrastinating with their online work
More than 70% of college students procrastinate
The way we teach science misses something key: Human context
Why do we deprive students of the historical and cultural context of science?
When worldviews collide: Why science needs to be taught differently
Science doesn't exist in a cultural and existential vacuum and its teaching shouldn't either.
You can take Steven Pinker’s Harvard intro to psych class for free
Let noted cognitive psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker introduce you to psychology.
What is the purpose of universities?
For centuries, universities have advanced humanity toward truth. Professor Jonathan Haidt speaks to why college campuses are suddenly heading in the opposite direction.
Want Americans to graduate college? Make it affordable.
Research from MIT's School Effectiveness & Inequality Initiative found making college more affordable cut dropout rates and boosted degree attainment.
Believe in learners. Education that empowers people, empowers society.
For too many people, a poor education is a destructive barrier in their lives—a source of limitation rather than opportunity. Together, we can change this.
The 3 keys to solving complex global problems
We have the money to change the world. What's standing in the way?
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Learn to harness the power of big data as a project manager
Become a project management master with these 12 in-depth courses.
Get the many health benefits of playing the piano—by learning to play online
Regardless of your age, incorporate the piano into your life for better health.
Get 48 hours of expert writing tips and techniques for under $50
From novels to movies and beyond, this 11-course bundle will jumpstart your writing career.
One important benefit of quarantine: reduced noise
Noise pollution is terrible for our health, yet we don't discuss it often enough.
Ready for a career pivot into electrical engineering?
This wide-ranging, 13-course electrical engineering training is your next power move.
How socioeconomic status negatively impacts children’s brains
A new study shows how poor children are negatively impacted neurologically.
Handwriting shown to be better for memory than typing, at any age
A new study collected 500 data points per second. Handwriting won out.
Got science questions? Skype A Scientist can help
A non-profit dedicated to science communication offers to connect learners with over 11,000 scientists.
Want students to cheat less? Science says treat them justly
Students who think the world is just cheat less, but they need to experience justice to feel that way.
Survey: Half of U.S. job seekers on the hunt because of coronavirus
The survey, performed by Morning Consult and commissioned by Amazon, found a majority of those job seekers want to move into new industries to stay relevant.
New research suggests a possible treatment for dyslexia
The neurodevelopmental disorder has long baffled researchers.
Education innovation: Our window of opportunity is here
Technology is an important tool, but it will take an ecosystem of educators, students, and caregivers to make the most of it.
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Equity made Estonia an educational front runner
Estonia has combined a belief in learning with equal-access technology to create one of world's best education systems.
How can we design schools to be anti-racist?
From reassessing the way schools are funded to changing the curriculum, there are ways to fix the inequities in education.
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Remembering Sir Ken Robinson, the educationalist who changed thinking on schools
Sir Ken Robinson died on August 21 of cancer at the age of 70.