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Many higher education institutions are focusing on innovation to be relevant. But this is only half of the puzzle. They also need to be teaching students how to be entrepreneurs.
Graduates of The Excel Center in Indiana got steadier jobs and saw a 40% increase in earnings.
One clue is the nature of pain and its powerful effect on our thoughts and behaviours.
A new education law in South Africa affecting how schools are governed as well as language policies has sparked controversy.
Big EdTech is increasingly filling a gap left by university underfunding. But tertiary stakeholders must question whether such “solutions” really contribute to a university education.
A diverse and safe school has to actively involve families and the local community, as well as students and teachers.
The practice of holding kids back a grade is becoming a more popular solution to address low achievement scores. But research suggests it often does more harm than good for students.
Science fiction can be thought of as a film negative of history – a back door into what used to worry people and what gave them hope.
There’s ever-evolving ways for children and young people to be harmed online. Here’s what kids think about the harms they experience and how to prevent them.
The War Against the Past is sometimes convincing, but prompts larger questions about history, culture, education and morality.
Many employers want staff who can work in a team, manage complex projects and communicate well. They value problem-solving skills and adaptability. Now consider the skills taught in drama class.
Human memory can be trained, but we need different techniques for different kinds of information.
Ghana’s history with implementing laws threatens the success of the affirmative action law.
African immigrant students sometimes experience negative stereotyping, marginalization and low expectations from teachers. But emerging research shows they are being mischaracterized.
Engaging and scientifically accurate children’s books on Australian animals are sorely lacking. Fostering more collaboration between authors and scientists can enrich children’s literature.
Jobs and child care duties can seriously hamper a student’s chances of finishing college. The problem affects Black and Hispanic students and women in particular.
Artificial intelligence ‘bots’ may be widely available to teach in the coming years. But will they be effective? An expert on technology in education weighs in.
University is often unpredictable but there are things autistic students can do to make the experience more positive.
Every year, international students offer a welcome infusion of financial aid to communities across the US.
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Joseph Panzer Chair in Education and Research Professor of Law, University of Dayton
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