Education
Great minds lead to great solutions. Our education section features solutions and innovations directed at strengthening educational systems around the world.
The case for growing nectar-rich plants in your garden this spring
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The nectar created by flowering plants is a significant food source for many of the critters we share our environment with. Those of us who want to attract wildlife to our gardens understand the importance of having flowering plants in bloom for as long as Read More...
Thousands rally across the US to defend science funding
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM On March 7th, thousands of researchers and advocates took to the streets across the United States to protest cuts to scientific funding imposed by the Trump administration. Organized under the banner of “Stand Up for Science,” these rallies drew diverse Read More...
Sussex University to launch UK's first climate justice degree
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The University of Sussex announced the launch of the UK's first undergraduate degree in climate justice, sustainability, and development. Starting in 2026, this pioneering BA program is designed to prepare students for the growing demand for expertise in Read More...
Thriving in uncertainty: science-backed ways to build resilience
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a world increasingly defined by unpredictability, many of us would rather accept a negative outcome than face the fear of the unknown. A 2006 study published in The Quarterly Journal of Economics revealed that most people would choose a guaranteed but less Read More...
Fasting during Ramadan: balancing health and spirituality
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Ramadan is a time of both spiritual reflection and physical discipline. The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is marked by fasting from sunrise to sunset, a practice that embodies patience, sacrifice, and gratitude. While the spiritual benefits are clear, Read More...
Water lentils: the sustainable superfood making its way to European tables
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Water lentils, a protein-packed and environmentally friendly plant, have officially been approved as a vegetable in Europe, offering a promising contribution to the protein transition and global food security. However, for this tiny but mighty plant to make a Read More...
Female Invest secures $23 million to close the financial gender gap
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Women have long been underrepresented in finance and investing, but three Danish entrepreneurs are on a mission to change that. Female Invest, founded by Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen, Emma Due Bitz, and Camilla Falkenberg, has grown from a grassroots initiative Read More...
Brazil bans smartphones in schools to aim for better learning
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Brazilian students kicked off the school year with a new challenge: staying off their smartphones. A nationwide law, signed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in January, officially limits phone use in both public and private schools, making Brazil the Read More...
SF State leads the way as the first major university to require climate justice course
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM San Francisco State University is setting a historic precedent by becoming the first major public university in the U.S. to require all students to take a climate justice course before graduating. Beginning as early as fall 2026, this initiative ensures that Read More...
Celebrating Black History Month around the world
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every February, the United States celebrates Black History Month to honor the achievements and contributions of Black Americans. This tradition, which evolved from "Negro History Week" founded by Carter G. Woodson in 1926, expanded into a month-long Read More...