Teaching & Learning
Education propels change. Stay up to date on the latest educational developments near you and around the world from preschool to post-grad. Here, you'll find out why equitable quality education is essential for fostering healthy and resilient societies.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: How you can honor and celebrate the holiday
To recognize the generations of genocide and oppression which followed Columbus’ arrival in the Americas, more and more cities and states are choosing to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Now, why should we celebrate this day? Well, because it recognizes the injustices Read More...
How to support a loved one with cancer, according to a cancer survivor
Being diagnosed with cancer is a scary experience. Even though many people develop cancer in their lifetime, it doesn’t make it any easier when you or someone you love is diagnosed for the first time. Unfortunately, there isn’t a definitive “right way” to support your loved ones through Read More...
This Indonesian museum is made out of plastic pollution
The problem of plastic pollution is largely perpetuated by a lack of education and awareness about what actually contributes to this worldwide issue, and what we, the people, can do to help. To bring plastic pollution to the forefront of the minds of the public, activists in Indonesia have Read More...
Department of Education expands eligibility and ease of student loan forgiveness
The average public university student borrows $30,030 to attain a bachelor’s degree, and as education prices and cost of living continue to rise, many spend decades struggling to pay off these loans. The US Department of Education has announced student loan forgiveness eligibility for certain Read More...
The Carbon Literacy Project turns climate knowledge into action
Carbon literacy training is essential for making climate information accessible to everyone. This is the focus of the Carbon Literacy Project. Founded in Manchester a decade ago, it has trained more than 21,000 people from distinct communities, schools, and workplaces with a one-day training course Read More...
Cornwall hospital turns disposable masks into litter-pickers
Disposable surgical masks are a prevalent problem worldwide due to the pandemic. The issue is that we need them to keep ourselves and each other safe, but there is no denying the massive quantity of litter that their constant use produces. The Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro is doing its best Read More...
Elderly Kenyan women learn to defend themselves with taekwondo
According to Kenyan authorities, crimes such as rape and sexual abuse have increased during the pandemic. This is likely spurred on by the lack of job opportunities or security amplified by the Covid-19 health crisis. This entices many young men to join gangs. Kenya’s Ministry of Health has Read More...
Familial Forestry teaches villagers in India that trees are a part of the family
Shyam Sunder Jyani is a professor of sociology in India, but his passion project for the last 15 years has been tree planting. He was inspired by the sparse tree coverage at the campus he worked at back in 2003. With help from his class, he was able to replace the dying trees around the college Read More...
4 Ways to improve your health literacy
Navigating health choices was already complex even before a global pandemic. Now, decisions like whether to send your child back to school or wear a mask in the park are compounded by vast amounts of scientific data and public recommendations. Even if you’re not a doctor or a scientist, a few Read More...
This middle school has its own mini grocery store to battle food insecurity
Gunna's Drip Closet And Goodr Grocery Store operates much like other grocery stores. It has food and household essentials with regular operating hours, but there are a few key differences between this shop and your local corner store. For one thing, everything is free. For another, it’s located Read More...