How Neuroscience and Emotions Impact Learning
Over the past twenty years, tremendous progress has been made by neuroscientists in understanding how our brains work thanks to cutting-edge technology like Magnetic Resonance Imagery (MRI) and Electroencephalography (EEG). The brain is a complex organ: it is made of 100 billion neurons that fire on average 200 times per second, thereby sending trillions […]
Educating for Life on Earth
The Deep Green Bush-School (DGBS) was designed to increase the health and well-being of current and future generations, as well as all life on the planet – and this makes us revolutionary. We’re more than just a ‘nature school’. We’re intentionally designed to end all exploitation and injustice by raising youth with a healthy […]
Why Computational Thinking Should be a Core Educational Subject
Computational thinking is crucial in today’s society, yet it is largely absent from school curricula. What is it, how should it be incorporated and is it important for education’s overall purpose? What’s unique about computational thinking is the immense power of modern computation. It’s a highly definitive set of methodologies – a system for getting […]
Why We Must Improve Teacher Diversity, and How to Get it Done
Growing up in rural Nebraska, all my teachers looked like me. They also shared many of my own experiences and perspectives since they, too, came from mostly White farm communities. Today, Nebraska is growing in diversity—with more than 120 languages spoken across its schools. Unfortunately, the teaching workforce doesn’t reflect this diversity, depriving many students […]
“The Mind Once Enlightened Cannot Again Become Dark”
“Young people, particularly our girls, need to understand that doctors and scientists are something that anyone can become, no matter how much money your family has, where you come from, or whether you are a man or a woman – and that message is more important than ever in today’s world” (Michelle Obama, 2016). […]
Schools Where Children Can Play All Day Long
School gets us so worried. Will my kids get good grades? Will they graduate? Go to college? Get a job? It is normal to be worried, when failing school usually leads to a life of misery, while succeeding at school sets you up for a good career, and therefore a guarantee of safety and […]
The Need to Transform Autism Education
Autistic people, of all abilities and across the age range, have enormous potential to enrich our lives. They process and understand the world in a unique way, and we can all learn from their experiences and perspectives. Sadly, there continue to be social barriers for this population, including severe financial and personal difficulties, as […]
Why Africa Needs Entrepreneurship Education and How to Do It Right
During the World Economic Forum on Africa 2017 held in Durban, South Africa last May, participants discussed the double imperative facing Africa’s youth, namely Unemployment and Unemployability. Africa’s youth are not just struggling to find decent jobs, they are also poorly equipped with the skills that are required to carry out existing jobs. Today, with two-thirds of Africans […]
Talking to Children About Real World Events
Since we often find ourselves questioning our own understanding of a crisis, it’s no surprise that we avoid these difficult subjects with children. However, I think it is more important than ever to enable difficult discussions first and foremost in our own homes. As a parent, I understand the strong need to shield our children […]
The Major Mess-ups That Made My Edtech Business Thrive
Self-awareness Is Key to Success’ – it is an ancient wisdom that we just cannot argue with. In building TeachPitch I have dealt with many ups and downs that have made the company what it is today. On my path as a founder I have made many personal errors and wrong decisions that I would […]