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C.M. Rubin
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Meta-learning: what is it and how it can help students succeed?
Encouraging students to reflect on how they learn and equipping them with a ‘growth mindset’ should be key parts of the curriculum, says this expert
13 December 2016
‘In the era of big data, politicians need to put their trust in teachers, not tests’
The era of ‘big data’ means that the complexities of life in the classroom are being overlooked, says this leading educator and author
7 December 2016
Howard Gardner: Students need ‘safe spaces’ to discuss Trump victory
‘Not to discuss the election would be like not discussing a hurricane or mudslide when it has occurred outside one’s door’ says Harvard professor and leading education thinker
1 December 2016
‘Teachers must see beyond race and poverty to empower children from the toughest backgrounds’
Children from poor homes are survivors of circumstances most adults would not be able to handle, says principal Nadia Lopez. But they need to be inspired to reach their potential.
16 November 2016
‘Schools should prepare students for the world of work, not college entrance exams’
Students are not developing the attributes they need to succeed in life: schools must revamp the curriculum to focus on skills.
2 November 2016
‘Teachers’ pay should be doubled to stop the brain drain to other industries’
Following the election, the next education secretary needs to significantly increase teachers’ social status, says Charles Fadel
18 October 2016