Preparing children for life, not just for school Strengthening development opportunities for children in marginalized communities of Nepal by Agatha Thapa / December 19, 2018
“How do people rise out of poverty into middle class? Through education.” James Urdang of Education Africa discusses reforming education in South Africa, one step at a time Interview by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / December 14, 2018
“Children from all backgrounds will create a new vision for Colombia” Nathalia Mesa tells us about empowering children to build a new democratic future in Colombia Interview by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / December 7, 2018
Education to tap the potential of African youth A new educational model, empowering teachers and youth mentors to equip students with the skills to drive measurable change by Boris Bulayev / December 3, 2018
“We need to completely reimagine education” Fred Swaniker discusses why education systems need to be redesigned to meet the challenges of a highly uncertain future Interview by Roy Morrison / October 15, 2018
“Digitalization is an opportunity to eradicate inequity in education” Daniel Schunk discusses what schools should consider when creating a digital learning environment Interview by Sabine Gysi / October 10, 2018
Educators: Let’s make the most of adolescence We can use the natural tendency for adolescents to take risks to get them to try new and different activities by Winsome Waite / September 27, 2018
”Researchers need to shift their mindset from dissemination to engagement” Vivian Tseng talks about how researchers can partner with policymakers and practitioners to improve youth outcomes Interview by Meeri Kim / September 3, 2018
Starting childcare early affects personality traits in adolescence Children who enter day care at age three are more likely to be communicative and conscientious in adolescence by Frauke Peter / August 6, 2018
“We need a much deeper understanding of the nature of learning” Alex Beard discusses institutionalized learning and how culture influences the way we teach our children Interview by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / June 6, 2018
Hidden talents in harsh environments Learning more about the strengths people develop in harsh environments enables us to leverage these strengths by Willem Frankenhuis / May 15, 2018
Indicators for child and youth development to inform policies and programs Human developmentalist Alice Wuermli explores how children develop in low-income and conflict-affected countries Interview by Alexandra Güntzer / April 18, 2018
