Guatemala is home to six institutions of multi-ethnic higher learning whose mission is to pass on ancestral lessons and impart degrees. ‘Our mission is not economistic, but social,’ says one rector
After nearly two years of existence, AI text generators are proving to be a growing headache for educators. Though many say there’s no going back to a world without them, the way forward is fraught with obstacles
Three months after 300 families from the Guna Yala archipelago were relocated to the mainland, students still need to go to the island for classes. Teachers fear that drop-out rates could rise
The director of Project Zero, the university’s teaching innovation lab, believes it will be ‘disastrous’ if the educational institutions continue to separate learning from everyday life
A report concludes that, in 2022 and 2023, attacks against students and teachers increased by 20%, as did the military use of schools. The worst hit places were Palestine, Ukraine, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Myanmar
One of the most prestigious universities in the world and a pillar of British culture, Oxford is trying to shake off the label of being a guardian of class privilege. While its student body is increasingly diverse, inertia acts as a counterweight in this complex ecosystem that has been forged over centuries
These days, only about 700 American students are studying at Chinese universities, down from a peak of close to 25,000 a decade ago, while there are nearly 300,000 Chinese students at U.S. schools
In this fast-paced and ever-changing world, mainly due to the development of technology and the impact it will have on our lives, it is very difficult to make long-term decisions
Since last September, Romanian high school students have been obliged to learn about the role their country played in the extermination of Jews, Roma people, individuals living with disabilities and other targeted groups. According to the prime minister, this is to face ‘the dark side’ of the country’s history
Colleges are using artificial intelligence to screen candidates, conduct admission interviews and help freshmen choose a major
The Dutch physicist believes that banning ChatGPT in class is ‘the most stupid thing you can do’
Many colleges have extended enrollment deadlines as they wait on the federal government, leaving families across the nation wondering how much financial help they will get with college tuition
Tilting the balance of pros and cons of artificial intelligence towards the positive side goes beyond training in its technical aspect; it requires, above all, teaching how to use it in an ethical, responsible manner
The childhood and adolescence expert says that we’ve got to learn to say ‘no,’ and it’s best to get started on that process when kids are very young. In her new book she offers a guide for families and educators on how to raise kids with respect and consciousness
Educators say students routinely send Snapchat messages in class, listen to music and shop online, among countless other examples of how smartphones distract from teaching and learning
The Stanford University teacher, who heads the California Board of Education, is one of the most influential voices in education policy in the United States
Listening to their reasons, taking them seriously and coordinating with the school are key to handling the situation
Inflation weighs on capped enrollments and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s anti-immigration discourse discourages foreign students
The immense potential of the digital environment in the field of education depends on it being in the right hands. The technology is also creating a new market for educators, schools, and businesses
The ability to fulfill obligations depends on the evolutionary development of each child, the educational model with which they are raised and how demanding the adults around them are
The University of Exeter has created a master’s degree in Occult Science, while the Complutense University of Madrid offers a course on Magic and Religion
High school teacher Joe Clement is the co-author of a book that has opened the debate in the United States about childhood ‘overdoses’ on tablets and mobile phones
The adult film director has created a non-profit online platform that seeks to give parents and educators the tools they need to discuss pornography and sexuality with children and teenagers
Mathematician Pak Tee Ng believes that valuing teachers as the architects of a nation is fundamental. Singapore was the top-performing country in the Program for International Student Assessment, known as PISA, which evaluates education systems worldwide
Of the 48 Indigenous languages in Peru, eight are in danger of extinction. In the eastern region of Ucayali, a group of linguists is working to keep them alive
The former president of Harvard — the son of European Jewish immigrants who arrived to the United States with nothing — feels the responsibility of fighting poverty in a country ‘where democracy is under threat’
The former director of the Office of Educational Innovation and Technology is concerned about the consequences of the pandemic, which has caused many children to lose two years of studies
