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To Serve All of Our Students, 'We Have to Do Something Different'

ED Surge

Through my work as director of MIT’s Teaching Systems Lab , I’ve asked the question to teachers, school leaders, coaches, researchers and experts of all stripes (think: learning science, instruction, teacher education, culturally responsive teaching and so on), and it typically elicits more pauses and wonderings than answers.

Equality 250
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STEM Statistics For 2023 (Education, Diversity, Careers)

The Maker Mom

The numbers simply don’t lie, and these statistics about STEM education and careers clearly show how lucrative these positions can be. We cover every aspect of STEM, including preschool through 12th-grade education, college, and career, as well as discuss some of the social and economic challenges that STEM is experiencing.

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Harnessing the power of music to improve mental health

Futurum

His mission is to make healthcare-related music participation accessible to all who will most benefit from it. The benefits of music “Music is particularly powerful because it is a complex, but accessible, activity,” explains Gilles. Gilles is convinced of the power of music for improving health and well-being.

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Cyber security for the AI age

Futurum

Burcu’s research findings are helping policymakers and educators incorporate the behaviours and motivations of technology users into their work. Additionally, financial services also provide access to large sums of money, which criminals try to access through mobile banking malware.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

Futurum

Across Peru, thousands of people do not have access to clean water or efficient transport links. He is investigating the connection between poor transport links and social inequality, and bringing sanitation to a remote community in the Andes. Access to water and sanitation are fundamental human rights. Published: June 30, 2022.

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Our school approach in teaching sustainability

Scientix

CC-By , provided by the author Betim Muço is a co-educational school located in the capital city of Tirana, Albania, a country situated in the south-eastern part of Europe. We strive to enhance access, relevance, and opportunities for all members of our community by making the school a hub for learning.

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Should universities use differential treatment to admit students?

Futurum

The idea that exam results should be assessed differently based on a student’s socio-economic background is known as differential treatment, and Emil is investigating whether such policies can improve equality and efficiency in education and labour markets. What other policies can reduce inequality in education and labour markets?

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