Education
Great minds lead to great solutions. Our education section features solutions and innovations directed at strengthening educational systems around the world.
What to do with the unused offices? This architect turns them into schools
As office buildings sit empty and more companies make the decision to remain remote indefinitely, architect Danish Kurani has turned the unfortunate circumstances into an opportunity and has designed an office-to-school conversion to transform these unused offices into educational spaces. The Read More...
Young man became the 1st person with Down syndrome to finish Ironman triathlon
Sports history was made in 2020 when Special Olympics athlete Chris Nikic became the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon. If you’re not familiar with the Ironman triathlon, it’s one of the most grueling athletic competitions in the world. Athletes are expected to Read More...
This designer from India is turning cigarette butts into beautiful vases
Cigarette stubs are the most commonly littered items in the world. In fact, 4.5 trillion of them discarded every year. To draw attention to this little-known fact, Indian designer Sachi Tungare collected five kilograms (11 lbs) of cigarette butts by hand to create a collection of multi-colored Read More...
Easy design ideas to make the most of a small home
Spending more time at home can be tough especially if you live in a small space. If you don’t have the luxury of a home office or playroom for your kids, here are design tips to make the most of your home and refresh your living space. Get a storable desk. Working at the kitchen table or Read More...
New research shows kindergarten readiness influences high school success
Did you excel in high school academics? You may have your kindergarten classroom to thank. A new study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that kindergarten readiness can influence success all the way through high school. In the study, researchers analyzed nearly 1,000 Read More...
Marvel at UNESCO World Heritage Sites with these fascinating aerial images
In 1972, UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) adopted an international treaty to ensure that unique cultural and natural landscape sites from around the world are protected for future generations to admire and enjoy. Thus far, there are a total of 1,121 Read More...
Do fireflies glow in space? These 2nd graders launched a rocket to find out
In 2015, a second grade class in Indiana curiously asked whether fireflies would still glow if sent into space. After doing some research, their teacher, Maggie Samudio, figured out that for just half the cost of the school’s football uniforms, they could actually send a rocket to space and find Read More...
This one factor boosts community college student transfer rates
The average American college student graduates from a four-year university with $29,200 of debt, so it’s no surprise that more high school students are choosing to complete the beginning of their college education at a more affordable community college before transferring to a four-year Read More...
Bizarre: Whale sculpture saves Dutch train from falling off the tracks
Here’s another item to add to the list of bizarre things to happen in 2020: A Dutch metro train crashed through the stop blocks at a station just outside Rotterdam and was bound to fall 10 meters (32ft) to the ground. But rather than a tragic free fall, the train landed on top of a giant Read More...
This school district is keeping snow days alive so kids can be kids
A heavy weekday snowstorm may be a nightmare for adults who must commute through town, but if you’re a kid, it’s the best thing ever. Heavy snow usually means school is canceled for the day, which means it’s time to play in the white fluff and get cozy with books and movies. Or at least, Read More...