Education
Great minds lead to great solutions. Our education section features solutions and innovations directed at strengthening educational systems around the world.
Celebrating International Women's Day: this year's theme and transformative solutions
International Women's Day, observed on March 8 every year, has a rich history that dates back over a century. The origins of this day are disputed, with some claiming it started with socialist women and textile workers in New York in 1909 or was proposed as a global holiday by anti-fascist and Read More...
Restitution of Asante Kingdom treasures: US museum returns stolen artifacts after 150 years
In a historic event, the Asante kingdom of Ghana welcomed the return of seven royal treasures seized by British colonial forces 150 years ago and kept at the Fowler Museum at the University of California, Los Angeles since the 1960s. This is a significant development in the ongoing global campaign Read More...
Former Japanese American detention site becomes national park
The Amache National Historic Site in southeastern Colorado has been officially recognized as one of America's national parks. Amache, founded during World War II, was one of the locations where thousands of Japanese Americans were incarcerated and imprisoned. It is now transitioning from a sad Read More...
Kenyan artists transform discarded flip-flops into vibrant sculptures
On the shores of Kenya, where waves weave tales of the sea, a remarkable story unfolds—a story of resilience and creativity. This is the journey of Ocean Sole, a company that doesn't just clean beaches; it turns beach trash into vibrant, soulful sculptures that bring life and joy to local Read More...
Why culturally diverse datasets are critical for training AI
In the constantly evolving field of artificial intelligence, the demand to embrace cultural diversity in training datasets is more than a suggestion; it is a global need. A new study by the University of Copenhagen and AI start-up Anthropic revealed a startling reality: Large Language Models (LLMs) Read More...
Fearless hearts: more than 50 Taylor Swift songs are perfect for life-saving CPR
In a remarkable marriage of pop culture and medical science, Monash University's Victorian Heart Institute researchers revealed that over 50 Taylor Swift songs have the perfect beats per minute (bpm) for efficient chest compressions during CPR. This Fearless initiative seeks to turn Swift's songs Read More...
Top 5 Martin Luther King Jr. speeches that aren't "I Have a Dream”
Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact on the Civil Rights Movement extended beyond his well-known "I Have a Dream" speech. According to Jason Miller, an English professor at North Carolina State University, King's oratory was his most significant contribution, serving as a medium for transformation. As Read More...
6 books for young readers to celebrate Black History Month
Each February, the United States recognizes the efforts and sacrifices of African Americans who helped shape the country. If you're unsure how to teach youngsters about Black history this month or throughout the year, experts frequently recommend turning to literature for help. Literature as a Read More...
Nurturing young minds with mindfulness at Sullivan Elementary
Students at Tampa Bay, Florida's Patricia J. Sullivan Partnership Elementary School participate in a unique morning ritual that sets the tone for the rest of the day. Principal Dave McMeen highlights the value of self-control over a breakfast of apple strudel, fruit juice, banana, and milk, making Read More...
Somalia's first-ever women-led current affairs TV program shakes things up for the better
Somalia is preparing to launch its first-ever current affairs TV show led by women. The pioneering show, created by Bilan, the country's only all-female media team, represents a dramatic shift in a male-dominated media sector. Pushing boundaries on Somali airwaves Bilan, founded in 2022 with Read More...