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The Best Time to Learn a New Language?
According to Duolingo data, the best time to learn a new language is just before you sleep.
Quartz | Feb 26, 2018


WISE Words Podcast: Chimamanda Adichie
Chimamanda Adichie discusses storytelling, feminism, and education's role in creating accurate historical narratives in post-colonial times.
WISE Words | Jan 16, 2018


How Art Encourages Creativity
Arts education can foster outside-the-box thinking and prepare students for the workplace of the future.
The Hindu | Aug 27, 2017


Is a Liberal Arts Degree More Valuable Than Ever?
George Anders explains how a liberal arts education can open the door to thousands of cutting-edge jobs in the future.
The Atlantic | Aug 01, 2017


Why Liberal Arts Majors Are the Future of the Tech Industry
To effectively tackle today’s social and technological challenges, we need to think critically about their human context, writes JM Olejarz.
Harvard Business Review | Jul 17, 2017


Are Digital Tools Harming Children's Art?
As electronic devices become omnipresent, children have fewer opportunities to engage in drawing—and that could have long-term consequences.
The Atlantic | Jul 05, 2017


Teaching with Music
Music can be a great tool to teach content. Maria Alegria suggests several ways to implement music in the classroom that don't require any training.
Edutopia | Jun 07, 2017


Teaching Through Art
Art Thinking is an innovative pedagogy that uses art to arouse pleasure in learning, curiosity and positive emotions.
El Tiempo | Apr 23, 2017


Why High School Is Borrowing Ideas From Kindergarten
Secondary education reformers are focusing on connecting learning to the real world and integrating arts into the classroom.
The Hechinger Report | Apr 07, 2017


Are We Cheating With the Arts?
Let’s give the arts the fair treatment they deserve in our schools.
WISE Words | Jan 30, 2017


A Student-Driven Approach to End Bullying
In the constant battle against bullying, one school is encouraging boys and girls to take the lead.
The Atlantic | Jan 27, 2017


Creativity in the 21st Century Classroom
Why pushing creativity out of classrooms will stop children succeeding in the 21st century.
The Guardian | Nov 16, 2016


Making Arts Education Universal
t a time when schools across the country are cutting arts education, Boston is aiming to make it universal. Lisa Stark reports.
PBS Newshour | Sep 28, 2016


Learning World: Learners Revisited
This week, Learning World returns to Phare Ponleu Selpak (or Light of Art school) and meet again Raynane, a young handicaped Haitian.
WISE Words | May 04, 2016


Arts in Schools Inspire the Next Generation of Creative Thinkers
The main purpose of arts education is not to train artists, but to ignite children's creativity.
Sohu | Apr 22, 2016


How Music Can Boost Learning
What is the link between music education and improved learning outcomes?
KQED MindShift | Feb 18, 2016