Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, which is important for boosting cognition and mental wellbeing. Good brain health at this age is directly linked to better mental heath, cognition and educational attainment...Read more
|Comment|author: The Conversation Global Perspectives
The traditional idea of a one-or-two-storey school, spread over a vast campus is no longer an option for some new schools. Population growth and a lack of land in urban areas mean some schools have...Read more
|Comment|author: The Conversation Global Perspectives
Studies show that children are drawn to nature and intrigued by the world around them. There are myriad benefits from playing and learning in nature.Read more
|Comment|author: Pursuit at University of Melbourne
Streets which surround schools have to be made safer for pedestrians and cyclists if active and safe mobility is to be encouraged among children, says a new report from a European alliance of road safety...Read more
Vulnerable children in care in England are missing from school and at risk of becoming ‘invisible’ to the services there to support them, without any of the vital opportunities education provides.
That’s the key takeaway message...Read more
Just as COVID hit some communities much harder than others, schools across the U.S. suffered disparate academic losses in the wake of the pandemic.Read more
Schools have a critical role to play in creating an equal and inclusive future, not just in what they teach but also how they enhance the health of the children in their care, according to...Read more
Holding a conversation, working in a group, giving constructive feedback and dealing with conflict are vital interpersonal skills that contribute to an empowered and connected life.Read more
|Comment|author: Pursuit at University of Melbourne
In many parts of the world, the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be over and lives are back to pre-pandemic normal. This is not the case for everyone, however. The shadow cast by...Read more
A successful decade-long partnership between UNICEF Netherlands and the University of Leiden University which promotes knowledge about children’s rights is being extended.Read more