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
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
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
As a clinical psychologist, I have been fighting on the front lines against teen suicide for a decade, and I have seen how the abuse of screens causes young people to miss out on life-coping skills, and deteriorates their mental health
The end of a relationship can be hard for the children, but there are communication strategies that can help parents deal with these situations and minimize the negative impact
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the organization says students must reach to have a high probability of success in first-year college courses
A lack of representation in toys, stories and movies negatively impacts children’s sense of self-worth. How they perceive themselves is developed in comparison with people they consider to be similar or different from themselves
Teachers are crying out for greener playgrounds and outdoor spaces where pupils can connect with the learning potential of the plant world. More plants and less cement is the right formula for friendly and sustainable schools