Singapore wants elementary schoolers learning 3D printing, robotics

Singapore aims to deliver an expended learning program to primary schoolers by the year 2023. The program will include STEM activities like robotics, coding, and 3D printing.

New school in India will prioritize happiness and emotional intelligence

Riverbend School in India is planning to focus on personal happiness, and turning out children who will give back to the world in a positive way.

Nature-based preschools are a growing trend in the USA

Nature-based preschools have been popular in Europe for decades, especially in Germany and Scandinavia. Studies show that kids who learn outdoors have better academic results.

Screen-addicted teens are unhappy

Researchers found that teens who spent a lot of time in front of screen devices were less happy than those who invested time in non-screen activities.

A school in US hopes to see suspensions drop with new meditation offering

Rather than sending misbehaving children straight to the principal's office, a Merrillville elementary school in US is teaching basic meditation techniques.

A Teenager Just Won $250,000 For Her Way Of Explaining Relativity

An 18-year-old from the Philippines recently explained part of Einstein’s theories of relativity in a short video clip. For her efforts, she’s won the highly-coveted 2017 Breakthrough Junior Challenge.

Climate Change Lawsuit In US Comes From Young People

Twenty-one young people are suing the federal government in US for violating their rights by not sufficiently addressing climate change.

Portugal Kids Reach Crowdfunding Goal for Climate Lawsuit against EU

As Portugal reels from its worst wildfires on record, seven Portuguese children have met an important crowdfunding goal for their major climate lawsuit against 47 European nations.

Large declines seen in teen substance abuse, delinquency

More than a decade of data indicates teens have become far less likely to abuse alcohol, nicotine and illicit drugs, and they also are less likely to engage in delinquent behaviors, such as fighting and stealing, according to results of the US survey.

How Technology Is Transforming the Way We Teach and Learn

Technology is already transforming the way we teach and learn. What will these trends lead to? What will the word “education” mean 30 years from now?

Your child may be more innovative than you realise

Children may have a greater understanding of how to innovate and problem solve than previously realised.