New teaching aid taking the awkwardness out of sex education
A new, anatomically accurate, pull-apart model of the vulva is providing accessible education on a topic that's been taboo for too long......»»
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Andalusian families do not have the same bilingual education opportunities, says study
According to a study, factors such as their place of residence, the economic level of their neighborhoods, and school type, strongly limit equal access to bilingual education in Andalusia.....»»
Secondary education needs to empower students to respond to climate emergency, says UK report
The UK government needs to do more to equip schools with the materials and resources to teach young people about climate change and their role in responding to it by refocusing the school curriculum, according to the authors of new research......»»
Q&A: Colorado"s Latina legislators giving voice to their communities
Betty Benavidez strove to improve access to better education in her west Denver neighborhood. She worked in her local schools and founded action centers, belonged to the Hispanic Education Leadership Program and the West High School PTA, and was dist.....»»
How secondary mathematics teachers" beliefs and knowledge influence their teaching in mainland China
Past research on Chinese mathematics teaching has focused mainly on the role of teacher's beliefs and professional knowledge separately in teaching approaches, or examined three variables—teacher's beliefs, professional knowledge and teaching appro.....»»
Apple"s educational outreach fostering Hispanic leadership in Houston
Apple's Community Education Initiative is expanding its commitment to inclusive technology education, supporting programs like TechConnect and Houston Community College's summer camp.Image Credit: AppleIn 2019, Apple established the Community Educati.....»»
Q&A: Teaching in the age of artificial intelligence and content-generation software
In late August, KPMG published a survey of 5,141 Canadian adult students, just over half of whom (52%) admitted to using generative artificial intelligence (AI) in their work, even when taking tests......»»
State politics, industry drive planetary health education for K-12 students in US, finds study
As much of the U.S. broils under record-setting temperatures, battles wildfires and is rocked by fierce storms, a new study suggests that the science learning standards for many public schools are not preparing young people to understand and respond.....»»
Many Appalachian teens feel lack of control over college access, study suggests
High school students in poor, rural Appalachian areas face several obstacles in attaining a college education. One of those impediments may be their own sense of powerlessness over their academic futures, according to new research published in The Ca.....»»
Why separating fact from fiction is critical in teaching US slavery
Of all the debate over teaching U.S. slavery, it is one sentence of Florida's revised academic standards that has provoked particular ire: "Instruction includes how slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal.....»»
Anviz One combats security concerns for all levels of education
Anviz introduced an all-in-one intelligent security solution for the education industry – Anviz One – bolstering the security infrastructure of public and private educational institutions from K-12 to university with lower upfront investment, str.....»»
The 50 best shows on Netflix in September 2023
The best shows on Netflix in September include the final season of Sex Education and the arrival of New Amsterdam season 5......»»
Asian women are still a minority in diplomatic positions: How we can fix this?
The 2022 Global Gender Gap Report showed Asian countries have managed to narrow the gender gap in economic, education and health sectors. But when it comes to political participation, the gap persists......»»
Teacher well-being not a priority in schools, experts warn
Against a backdrop of funding shortages and recruitment issues across the education sector, two education experts argue that equipping leaders with more soft skills will improve mental health and well-being in school staff......»»
A view to killing off stereotypes
Looking for insights into geopolitics? Eager to learn about foreign policy in the Asia-Pacific region? Don't rely on James Bond films for your education......»»
Breaking into the black box of pedagogical authority
How does pedagogical authority operate in the classroom? A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the University of Teacher Education, State of Vaud (HEP Vaud) has produced one of the first in-depth field studies on this subject......»»
Guest commentary: Apprenticeship providers are one-stop shop for auto tech talent
An apprenticeship provider brings a turnkey approach — including apprentice recruitment, candidate interviews and orientation, soft skills training, hands-on education and training — to solving a growing crisis......»»
Worse results and more drop-outs recorded when teaching is in English, Swedish study finds
Using English as the language of instruction in higher education has a marked negative impact on learning outcomes when it is not the students' first language, according to a new study from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Chalmers University of.....»»
New teaching aid taking the awkwardness out of sex education
A new, anatomically accurate, pull-apart model of the vulva is providing accessible education on a topic that's been taboo for too long......»»
How education, work and motherhood shape women"s life "pathways"
A new study from North Carolina State University and Duke University offers insights into the ways that education, work and motherhood shape the lives of women in the United States. In a longitudinal study of more than 8,100 women, the researchers fo.....»»