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Blurring the Boundaries Between School and Life
We sat down to talk with Kiran Bir Sethi, who has created a working educational model with a single-minded focus: student wellbeing.
WISE Words | Aug 09, 2018


Accountability for Early Education
Outcomes-based accountability approaches can improve educational opportunities while retaining some of the advantages of decentralization.
Brookings | Aug 09, 2018


Instilling Lifelong Learning in Students
A traditional, four-year liberal arts degree provides the broad exposure and critical thinking skills necessary to adapt to a changing world.
Evolllutioin | Aug 08, 2018


Mental Health is Critical to Learning
By the time a student reaches middle school the emphasis on social-emotional learning begins to fizzle out. And by the time they reach college, efforts are all but non-existent.
Education Dive | Aug 08, 2018


Senior Citizens and Media Literacy
We associate media literacy with the younger population, but there is an urgent need to share this knowledge with older members of society.
EAVI | Jul 31, 2018


Reading Fiction Has a Surprising Benefit for the Medical Field
Engaging with literature involving ethical dilemmas can expand doctors’ worldviews and make them more attuned to the dilemmas real patients face.
The Atlantic | Jul 30, 2018

Childhood Books are Compelling for Personal Growth
The takeaways are often different too, when reading a book through the lens of adulthood.
The Atlantic | Jul 27, 2018


Provide Teachers with Quality Resources and They Will Stay
It's time to give teachers instructional resources that are easy to implement, engaging for students, and cost-efficient.
Hechinger Report | Jul 27, 2018


Micro-Schools: The Future of Learning
Freedom and agility are essential qualities for effective and joyful learning. But they are largely missing from traditional schools.
WISE Words | Jul 26, 2018


Learning is a Social Endeavor
What is a social brain and why is it so important for learning?
Edutopia | Jul 25, 2018


WISE Words Podcast: Regina Honu
Find out how Regina Honu is empowering the next generation, especially girls, with tech skills.
WISE Words | Jul 24, 2018


Scientific Study Debates Genetic Impact on Education
“If we can identify genetic risks for low cognitive ability, there is an argument for putting extra provisions in place to mitigate against that disadvantage.”
The Atlantic | Jul 23, 2018


Eliminating Technology by Design
Technology can rob us of our time to pursue interests and connect with people. Learn how one high school is navigating this.
Mountain Journal | Jul 23, 2018


Playtime Can Bridge the Developmental Gap in Early Childhood
At Ubongo, we believe that every child is born with magical potential in them already; it just needs to be nurtured.
WISE Words | Jul 20, 2018


How Neuroscience and Emotions Impact Learning
Teachers teach better and students learn better when they know how their brains work.
WISE Words | Jul 19, 2018


Forest Kindergarten is STEAM by Nature
When children of any age are allowed to free play in nature, great learning takes place.
WISE Words | Jul 19, 2018