education

The Read and Ride program at Ward began five years ago. One classroom is equipped with enough exercise bikes for a full class of students, and teachers bring students throughout the day to use them. As they ride, they read.…

Younger kids actually [stand more] and are generally more mobile, with less stool use than the older kids. [We think] part of this is because of years of ‘sit-down, sit-still’ edicts from educators that developed sedentary habits. learn more in…

Edmodo is a social network specifically designed for primary and secondary schools, offering a way for teachers to more easily assess students and trade tips. At a time when many teachers feel hamstrung by standardized tests and associated performance standards,…

Give girls opportunities and you also see them developing into kickass women who make the world a better place. We need a bigger pool of smart, empowered women to solve problems. learn more in grist  How women will save the…

Half of the world’s population is now under the age of 25, and 1.8 billion people are between the ages of 10 and 25. This is the largest youth generation ever to exist. Yet few well-being measures and metrics focus…

Mobile-first markets are clearly driving the uptake of educational apps. This nascent sector has been quick to adopt engagement and business models from other types of app with entertainment and gamification key motivators for consumer uptake. learn more in bizcommunity …

Want to know what college will look like in 10, 20, 30 years? Here are six predictions from some of the brightest minds in academia and business.   learn more in inc  6 Ways Tech Will Change Education Forever by…