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Malawi set out to give students skills to support democracy. But it’s not been easy
Malawi's government wants schools to promote democratic principles. But there's a contradiction between what students are taught and how they're expected to behave.
Marijuana age limit should be low - not high
Allowing young people to legally access marijuana will improve cannabis education and use-prevention, and hinder illegal activity.
Disconnected: Can universities surpass brand image to make their social media relevant?
Universities could dramatically transform their role in society through better use of social media
Pickett’s Charge: What modern mathematics teaches us about Civil War battle
Pickett's Charge was one of the seminal battles of the U.S. Civil War, setting the stage for the ultimate Confederacy defeat. Could it have played out differently?
The Venezuelan government’s newest opponent is a state-funded orchestra
Musicians who learned how to play through a state-funded program called El Sistema are taking their instruments to the streets to protest the government.
War, terror, neglect: How Canadian schools could tackle child trauma
A new model shows how the Canadian school system can play a healing role - for children traumatized by war, displacement and abuse.
Twenty years on from the first book, Harry Potter continues to cast a spell on readers
Harry Potter has taught us so much about life, love, and learning.
Textbooks in the digital world
Textbooks were once a major piece of educational infrastructure. But as digital content expands, a new kind of 'textbook' is improving the quality of K-12 instruction.
University rankings: good intentions, image polishing and more bureaucracy
Students can now see if their £9,000 a year fees are going to a 'gold-standard' school. But how cynical should they be?
South Africa has failed its young people. What can be done about it
The end of apartheid should have heralded a new South Africa for the generation born at its demise. But that hasn't happened.
Curious Kids: Who made the alphabet song?
Because of the way our brains work, we can remember songs and rhymes much more easily than just words or letters. The ABC song teaches kids the basics of the English language.
Laboratory schools: a new educational phenomenon
The concept of laboratory schools has raised interest in recent reports (CNIRE, François Taddei...). Will they manage to bridge the gap between teaching and research?
Infographic: Are we making progress on Indigenous education?
Indigenous students who graduate from university have slightly higher full-time employment prospects than their non-Indigenous peers.
How to challenge racism in British schools
More needs to be done to stop racist attacks and abuse in UK classrooms.
Australia’s digital strategy needs major readjustment
Australia ranks 15 out of 63 nations when it comes to digital competitiveness, according to a new report.
Fact Check: are half a million children being taught in super-size classes?
A look at the issue of class sizes.
One year on, is Australia’s cybersecurity strategy on track? Experts respond
The Australian government's cybersecurity report card is out and the results are worrying.
Refugees welcome? How UK and Sweden compare on education for young migrants
What's it like to be a refugee in the UK?
How Trump’s harsh education cuts undermine his economic growth goals
The Trump administration's cuts to social programs like career and technical education would deal a blow to its efforts to boost economic growth.
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