South Africa's constitution provides for equal access to education and its inclusive education policy exists to make this a reality. But in practice students' diverse needs are not being met.
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High school pupils enjoy using mobile devices for socialising. But their motivation to use devises decreases when it comes to studying online, especially unsupervised.
In order to keep students honest, research suggests that educators should focus on what's driving them to learn in the first place.
Distance learning requires not only the right technologies, but also policies that respect intellectual property and personal data. Open educational resources are an approach that is gathering support.
Student respondents to a survey discussed memories of historical trauma of infectious disease and displacement, financial hardship related to Alberta tuition hikes and mental health concerns.
The adolescent brain is particularly vulnerable to experience. Puberty is is the time brain networks are hardwired around milestone events. We should help teenagers make meaning of the pandemic.
Just because learning is remote in many places doesn't mean teachers can't build more meaningful relationships with their students, a researcher who has examined the issue suggests.
Four experts weigh in on ways to replenish the US teacher workforce and curb burnout.
Humor is a key ingredient to successful learning. Can educators keep the laughter going when learning takes place online?
We compared the educational progress in years 3 and 4 in 2019 with 2020 – the year normal schooling was disrupted by the pandemic. Overall, students progressed at the same rate in both years.
New South Wales and Victoria are investing $250 and $337 million respectively for disadvantaged students who fell behind in 2020 to have extra tutors.
US Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has resigned. Five experts comment on the impact she had on education.
Remote work provided by schools is particularly important to underprivileged families.
Caregivers can strategize with young gamers and challenge racist and sexist stereotypes.
Layoffs and pay freezes next year would hurt in-class instruction and student progress when it's most needed.
Kindergarten enrollment dropped 16% this year, according to an NPR survey of 60 school districts across 20 states.
Students prefer videos that are simply produced, convenient to watch and with a narrative that's delivered in an informal conversational way.
America's public schools often lack the adequate security to protect their students' most sensitive data from being linked on the web.
Some parents of kids with disabilities are doubling as specialized teachers, occupational therapists, speech therapists and psychologists during the pandemic.
Kids ages 3 to 6 may be missing out on important social, emotional and behavioral lessons during at-home learning.
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Dean, School of Educational and Professional Studies, Griffith University
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Professor of Management, University of North Carolina – Greensboro
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Fellow, School Education, Grattan Institute
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Laureate Professor of Education, Director Teachers and Teaching Research Centre, University of Newcastle
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Professor, Education Policy & Law; Director, National Education Policy Center, University of Colorado Boulder
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Australian Catholic University
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Associate Professor in Education, James Cook University
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Program Director, School Education Program, Grattan Institute
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Research Fellow, Institute for Positive Psychology and Education, Australian Catholic University
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Professor of Public Affairs, Tshwane University of Technology
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Professor and Deputy Director, Institute for Positive Psychology and Education, Australian Catholic University
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Reader, Department of Sociology, University of Essex
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Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University, University of Pretoria
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Senior Lecturer in Education, University of Newcastle
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow of Educational Leadership and Policy, University of Texas Arlington
