When it comes to education interventions in developing countries, we have an enormous wealth of research studying the effects of these interventions. The only problem is there hasn’t been a proper comparison of these programs that might show which interventions work best. In a … [Read more...] about Report: To improve education in developing countries, invest in teachers
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What to do with the unused offices? This architect turns them into schools
As office buildings sit empty and more companies make the decision to remain remote indefinitely, architect Danish Kurani has turned the unfortunate circumstances into an opportunity and has designed an office-to-school conversion to transform these unused offices into … [Read more...] about What to do with the unused offices? This architect turns them into schools
Young man becomes 1st person with Down Syndrome to finish Ironman triathlon
Sports history was made this month when Special Olympics athlete Chris Nikic became the first person with Down Syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon. If you’re not familiar with the Ironman triathlon, it’s one of the most grueling athletic competitions in the world. … [Read more...] about Young man becomes 1st person with Down Syndrome to finish Ironman triathlon
New research shows kindergarten readiness influences high school success
Did you excel in high school academics? You may have your kindergarten classroom to thank. A new study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that kindergarten readiness can influence success all the way through high school. In the study, researchers … [Read more...] about New research shows kindergarten readiness influences high school success
Do fireflies glow in space? These 2nd graders launched a rocket to find out
In 2015, a second grade class in Indiana curiously asked whether fireflies would still glow if sent into space. After doing some research, their teacher, Maggie Samudio, figured out that for just half the cost of the school’s football uniforms, they could actually send a rocket … [Read more...] about Do fireflies glow in space? These 2nd graders launched a rocket to find out
