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Reported by BBC News With all the talk of returning children safely to school, startling statistics from the UN children’s agency indicate just how important getting back to the classroom will be. At least one third of the world’s schoolchildren Continue reading Third of world’s schoolchildren ‘unable to access remote learning’
I tend to agree with the following paragraph, taken from the article. However, I would include something creative, like some drawing or making, during the day. “But what is more important, say educationalists, is maintaining a degree of normality, rather Continue reading Coronavirus: How do I home-school my children and what does Bitesize offer?
“Education in your culture is a mixed bag (with irony and humorous emphasis) — and education comes not from schools alone, but from newspapers and television, magazines and books, from art and from culture’s own feedback. Generally speaking, for the Continue reading Seth on Education
Tuesday 18 February 2020 (any time after 10:00 a.m. US Central Time). Join the event here. “The brain is a natural accelerated learning device.” – Paul R. Scheele, PhD The brain’s ability to acquire and creatively use information is unlimited, Continue reading Facilitating Brilliance – 18 Feb 2020
“Bretton was exceptional in the UK and, I think, in Europe more generally” – Sir Ken Robinson – former student 1968-1972 Bretton Hall College opened to students around 1947-49 and was officially founded as a teacher training college in 1949, Continue reading Final Curtain: Bretton Hall
Network Rail and Thomas the Tank Engine have joined together to help young children learn about staying safe around the railway. (Visit the website and download an ebook, here)
Research data from 160,000 adults in 31 countries concludes that a sizeable home library gave teen school leavers skills equivalent to university graduates who didn’t read. Growing up in a home packed with books has a large effect on literacy Continue reading Growing up in a house full of books is major boost to literacy and numeracy
What would you do if you were a school teacher and your students started misbehaving? Traditionally school teachers would give detention or suspension depending on the situation. Most people wouldn’t discipline a misbehaving student by telling them to sit down Continue reading The School That Replaced Detention With Meditation
This news item reflects the importance of valuing children, beyond their academic abilities. Although in this case, it is about a boy with autism, the sentiment should apply to all children. It’s very important to children that they are loved Continue reading Autistic boy’s exam results and teacher’s letter
Internationally recognized educator and creativity expert Robinson inspires us to imagine school systems that can move beyond a narrow focus on academic achievement to actively promote creativity and divergent thinking. Some of the points made in this talk include: Learning Continue reading Sir Ken Robinson: “Reimagine Learning that Can Change the World” – Reimagine Education