— Many premed students search for the easiest medical schools to get into when they start building their school list. It makes sense. Medical school admissions are competitive, expensive, and stressful. Applicants spend years building their GPA, preparing for the MCAT, gaining clinical experience, volunteering, doing research, writing essays, and preparing for interviews. So, when…
Education
We Need Arts Education – Not Just Creative Industries
Australia’s next cultural policy is being developed right now. The consultation is open.
Australia’s next cultural policy is being developed right now. The consultation is open.
How Early Childhood Sets the Stage for Student Success
Virginia’s superintendent of public instruction, Jenna Conway, discusses connecting kindergarten readiness to college, career and beyond.
Virginia’s superintendent of public instruction, Jenna Conway, discusses connecting kindergarten readiness to college, career and beyond.
What Is Just-In-Time Learning?
Just-in-time (JIT) learning is a method where you learn the smallest useful thing, right when you need it, in the context where you'll use it.
Just-in-time (JIT) learning is a method where you learn the smallest useful thing, right when you need it, in the context where you’ll use it.
New Report Looks to Move Beyond ‘Winners’ and ‘Losers’ in the Math Wars
The Center on Reinventing Public Education says educators should look critically at all research, calls for huge new study on best teaching practices.
The Center on Reinventing Public Education says educators should look critically at all research, calls for huge new study on best teaching practices.
Easy and Interesting Chemistry Learning Tips
Discover how chemistry tuition simplifies concepts with practical tips, making Chemistry easy, engaging, and effective for students.
— How to Make Chemistry Learning Simple and Interesting Chemistry is often seen as a difficult subject filled with formulas, equations, and abstract concepts. Many students struggle because they rely too much on memorisation instead of understanding how ideas connect. Topics such as atomic structure, bonding, and chemical reactions can feel confusing if they are…
The Business Case Against Judging Schools Like Businesses
McLeod: Most businesses wouldn’t survive a week under the administrative constraints schools face every day.
McLeod: Most businesses wouldn’t survive a week under the administrative constraints schools face every day.
Stop Trying to Teach 21st Century Financial Literacy with 20th Century Tools
Lamptey: Lectures and spreadsheets have failed for decades. AI-driven classroom simulations can teach personal finance for the TikTok generation.
Lamptey: Lectures and spreadsheets have failed for decades. AI-driven classroom simulations can teach personal finance for the TikTok generation.
Struggling With Certification Exams? Here’s Why Thousands Are Turning to Proxy Exam Services
— Certification was supposed to validate skills you already use at work. For many adults, it instead becomes a second job with a proctor watching. This article explains why demand for structured support keeps rising, what professional coordination includes, and how to evaluate providers without falling for advance-fee traps. When people search for certification exam…
Two Trees: Now So Different, so Very Human. Here’s Why
What it produces is disembodied, not grounded.
What it produces is disembodied, not grounded.
Creating Communicators and Critical Thinkers: Soon There Will Be a Test for That
‘Soft’ or ‘durable’ skills are becoming more important for students, but there's been little effort to define what makes someone good at them — until now.
‘Soft’ or ‘durable’ skills are becoming more important for students, but there’s been little effort to define what makes someone good at them — until now.
Generative AI Can Play a Role Uplifting Family and Community in Early Childhood Education
One concern with AI in a prekindergarten setting is that the technology will replace or disrupt the rich interactions and deep relational bonds between children and their caregivers.
One concern with AI in a prekindergarten setting is that the technology will replace or disrupt the rich interactions and deep relational bonds between children and their caregivers.
Some States Are Banning Much More Than Phones in Schools. That’s a Huge Mistake
Culatta: Bills forbidding use of technology in the classroom will deny students essen.tial skills and train them for a world that no longer exists
Culatta: Bills forbidding use of technology in the classroom will deny students essen.tial skills and train them for a world that no longer exists
Taking Civics Education to the People on Instagram
Educators operating on social media are performing a new type of public educational labour – civics education.
Educators operating on social media are performing a new type of public educational labour – civics education.
The Graduation Gap: When Students Earn a High School Diploma but Still Can’t Do Math
Aldeman: Nationwide, states' high school graduation rates far exceed the percentage of their students who are proficient in math, by up to 50 points
Aldeman: Nationwide, states’ high school graduation rates far exceed the percentage of their students who are proficient in math, by up to 50 points
Choosing the Right School for Your Child: Why Fit Matters More Than Prestige
— Choosing a school can bring out the best and worst in parents. On one hand, it is an act of love. We want our children to be safe, challenged, supported, and surrounded by people who see their potential. On the other hand, the process can quickly become crowded with comparison, rankings, reputation, and pressure…