Education

New approach needed to deliver on technology’s potential in schools

Schools have yet to take advantage of the potential of technology in the classroom to tackle the digital divide and give every student the skills they need in today’s connected world, according to the first OECD PISA assessment of digital skills.

DRC: promoting high quality education and teachers

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UNICEF report warns of a ‘lost generation’ of children out of school because of war

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Peer Pressure May Have a Silver Lining

Peer pressure might not be the bad influence that parents fear it is.

Peer Pressure May Have a Silver Lining

Peer pressure might not be the bad influence that parents fear it is.

UK is to review Impact of smartphones on behaviour in lessons

An investigation into how to train teachers to tackle poor pupil behaviour will be expanded to cover wider issues such as the use of mobile phones and other devices in schools, Schools Minister Nick Gibb announced on 13 September 2015.

Money Doesn't Buy 'Tweeners' Self-Esteem

Children who struggle with low self-esteem sometimes believe that they can buy their way out of feeling bad by acquiring "cool" things and striving to look good, experts say.

UNICEF report warns of a ‘lost generation’ of children out of school because of war

Only a few years ago the Middle East and North Africa region had a goal of universal education well within its reach, on 11 September, millions of displaced children are being deprived of a basic education, according to the UNICEF report entitled...