learning

No standardized tests, no private schools, no stress. Finland’s education system is consistently ranked best in the world. Why isn’t America copying it?

Want to be a great scientist? Think like a child.

Adam Frank and Marcelo Gleiser, founders of the popular blog, have landed at ORBITER.

Neuroscientists are now starting to put TMR to work.

Not all books are created equal. Especially when it comes to the ones parents read to children to aid their development. A new study from the University of Florida points to an important characteristic to look for in children’s books.

If you’ve ever wondered which part of physics covers which part of space, fret no more. Here is an awesome map that lays it all out.

A growing body of research suggests that students of color perform better in school when they have at least one teacher of the same race.

Without sounding like internet hyperbole, this super-simple listening trick can help you better understand people’s intentions. And provide a fascinating insight into the minds of others.

Two-thirds of the achievement gap for American children is due to the “summer learning loss”. Here’s how we fix that.

Infants can learn a lot about the world—if adults know the right ways to encourage them.

There are four main stages. Each has its own particular set of advancements and challenges.   

What’s the best way to learn something new? Embrace your inner imposter, and don’t worry about speed—here’s why.

Europe’s best and brightest minds converge upon Budapest to solve the problems of today’s Europe. Topics will include AI, the job market, emerging technology, and more. 

In one of the best examples of free education this year, Pixar has released a six-part online course called ‘The Art of Storytelling’.   

Mathematics professor Po-Shen Loh has created Expii, a free education tool that democratizes learning by turning your smartphone into a tutor.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not nearly as smart as we want it to be. Because we are not nearly as smart as we want to be.

The truly awesome part of Facebook’s company culture isn’t the unlimited holidays or the free lunches, says Stuart Crabb, former Global Head of Learning. It’s something much deeper.

People tend to believe that learning in the style they feel best suited to makes them soak up information more efficiently. This study debunks that belief.

A new study shows that addressing the ADHD epidemic may require a dose of physical activity, so kids can refocus and learn effectively in a classroom.