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It takes a special person with a special set of skills to reach students on an emotional level.
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The future of learning will be different, and now is the time to lay the groundwork.
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With the coronavirus pandemic upending summer plans, now’s the perfect time to learn something new.
The future of education and work will rely on teaching students deeper problem-solving skills.
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According to a man that knows more than 20 languages, the key is to start in the middle.
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To create wiser adults, add empathy to the school curriculum.
Universities claim to prepare students for the world. How many actually do it?
When the COVID-19 crisis is over, how will education have changed? Will we have made the most of this moment?
The institutional barriers that have often held creative teaching back are being knocked down by the coronavirus era.
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A fun and completely safe experiment for the family to try during quarantine.
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The study provides initial evidence that open, strong postures can improve children’s mood and self-esteem.
A critical thinking framework developed by psychologists can help teach mental skills necessary for our times.
It may be easiest when you’re young, but the proven benefits of learning a new language at any age cannot be ignored.
Now is the perfect time to take up a new language. Self-motivation and commitment are key to mastering this fun and useful new skill.
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Dr. Kate Biberdorf explains why boiling water makes it safer and how water molecules are unusual and cool.
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We know what effective teaching looks like. Implementing it can change the lives of Americans.
When you stop predicting the future and comparing the present to the past, you can reach a beneficial flow state.
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If you’re right all the time, you’re probably doing something wrong.
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Colleges and universities can continue to ignore what the market wants, or they can get in the game and differentiate with new on-ground and online pathways to employment-centric education.
Practicing Socratic ignorance, or avoiding certainty of our own knowledge, diminishes inequality and pushes us in our search for wisdom.
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You can’t really have an opinion if you don’t know all sides of the argument.
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Through experiencing time in a nonlinear way, can artificial intelligence provide us more perspective?
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When it comes to the quality of school systems and curriculum, does the U.S. need a reality check?
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Effort-focused exercises often lead to better, more innovative ideas.
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“Too many teenagers are ignoring or are unaware of new types of jobs that are emerging.”
Will Storr has written a masterful guide to writing with “The Science of Storytelling.”
These seven subjects don’t teach toward the test, but they will help students lead happier, healthier, and smarter lives.
Competition in STEM subjects left students feeling like imposters.
Research explains the positive impact and health benefits of children spending more time in nature.