Higher levels of immigration do not damage educational achievement in the host country, a global study from the OECD economic think tank suggests. It found no link between the numbers of migrant children and the performance of school systems. But it indicated wide gaps in a sense of “belonging” – with the lowest levels among migrant students in France. The OECD’s Andreas Schleicher said many migrant families were “hugely motivated” to succeed in education. The…
Migrants 'do not lower school results'
More of Today's Solutions
Nine new tardigrade species discovered with help from Danish schoolchildren
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Tardigrades, also known as water bears, are small, resilient creatures that have fascinated scientists for decades. These tiny ...
Read MoreParis votes to pedestrianize 500 more streets in push for greener city
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a resounding show of support for a greener, more walkable city, Parisians voted to pedestrianize an additional ...
Read MoreTurning waste into musical instruments for disadvantaged youths
In Spain, a creative social project aims to improve the lives of children from disadvantaged backgrounds through music, education, and recycling. The initiative, called ...
Read MoreHawaii is the first US state to enact ban on shark fishing
On the first day of the year, January 1st, 2022, Hawaii became the first state in the US to enact a ban on shark ...
Read More
