Education
Great minds lead to great solutions. Our education section features solutions and innovations directed at strengthening educational systems around the world.
5 ways to celebrate with action on the anniversary of the 19th Amendment
As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment in the middle of an election cycle, you may be asking yourself how to celebrate and further educate yourself of voting equality. Here are five ways to celebrate the legacy of the 19th Amendment. Learn about the Read More...
This map tells you how to vote during a pandemic
Poll closures due to the pandemic combined with fears that the USPS may not be able to keep up with mail-in ballot demands has many Americans wondering how to ensure their vote is counted this November. Fortunately, a new tool is here to help you navigate voting during this unprecedented election Read More...
When it comes to climate change convincing, storytelling may beat facts
The world’s temperature has risen 2 degrees Fahrenheit since 1880 and the amount of carbon in our atmosphere in parts per million is higher than any other recorded point in our planet’s history. We know the facts of climate change and we know the consequences, so why are some governments and Read More...
Climate Action Project empowers students to find climate solutions
Educating children about climate change is important, but teaching about the degradation of our planet without completely overwhelming kids with fear for the future is no easy task. As we at The Optimist Daily know, addressing crises with tangible solutions is an empowering way to approach some of Read More...
A guide to cleaning your kitchen appliances
From making smoothies to washing dishes, kitchen appliances make everyday cooking tasks quicker and easier, but they are often overlooked in our everyday cleaning routines. It’s important to remember to properly clean our appliances to ensure they are hygienic and running smoothly. Here’s how Read More...
Thought Leader Series: Damon Gameau and the world in 2040
If it was up to you, what would our world look like in 2040? Would there be more trees? More sustainable development? Less meat-eating? This is the exact question Damon Gameau set out to answer in making his film 2040. Inspired by his young daughter, Velvet, he set out to scour the globe for Read More...
How to study most effectively, according to cognitive research
When it comes to studying, there are many different approaches you can take. But new cognitive research out of Western University in Canada has identified three proven steps that will help you study and learn most effectively. You can find those three steps below. Set a goal: Figure out what Read More...
How redesigning playgrounds leads to healthier kids
Playgrounds are a go-to resource for parents and teachers to keep kids entertained and blow off some extra steam, but while swing sets and monkey bars are classics, research shows that rethinking our playgrounds with more innovative designs can actually help kids get more exercise. The World Read More...
This augmented reality app invites kids to speak up for the planet
Though they are the ones who will bear the consequences of whatever action is taken today to protect the environment, kids are rarely heard in these matters. Wanting to give them a voice, a renowned artist has created a piece of art that does exactly that. Developed by Danish-Icelandic artist Read More...
Nerve stimulations could help us master more languages
Learning new languages gets harder as we age, but researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) may have found a solution to mastering languages later in life. The team of researchers has come up with a simple, earbud-like device that Read More...