Improving the public’s media literacy is often cited as a key solution to the problems presented by the current information...3 ways the government can supercharge media literacy policy in the UK
This article presents the third and final part of a case study interview with Tom Burns. In it, we discuss...Adventure Play in 70s East London P3
Far from being a quiet time, a child’s middle years – between ages eight and 12 – can be transformative....The importance a child’s middle years
Hands-on art infused design curriculum for children ages 5 to 12
Crayola Imagine Arts Academy offers hands-on art and design activities programmes for children ages 5 to 12. This provides an opportunity for children to discover design careers like urban design, graphic design, universal design, and...Read more
Adventure Play in 70s East London P2
This article presents the second part of a case study interview with Tom Burns. In it, we discuss early adventure pioneers and how Tom went about setting up an adventure playground. Tom Burns works as a...Read more
Cities invited to apply for “Streets for Kids” training and funds
Applications are open for cities to join the Streets for Kids programme, part of NACTO’s Global Designing Cities Initiative. Twelve global cities will be selected to receive either technical assistance or one-off workshops on street...Read more
How to help Chicago’s younger learners?
The challenge of mending and strengthening Chicago’s network of care and education for its youngest residents defies instant solutions, but four candidates for mayor agreed Monday on one point: The city needs to care for...Read more
Adventure Play in 70s East London P1
This article presents a case study interview with Tom Burns. We have interviewed Tom to find out how he got involved in adventure play, and what he thinks of the benefits and also challenges of...Read more
Creating relevant playgrounds in a tech-driven world
How vital are playgrounds in today’s society? For many people, unstructured outdoor play is viewed as a luxury, not a necessity. As a result, children don’t devote as much time in unstructured outdoor play as...Read more
Dutch school children march against climate change
On February 7th 2019 Dutch students will miss school in order to protest climate change in The Hague. The Netherlands joins a growing list of countries that has students marching for real changes in climate policy. This...Read more
London air pollution is restricting children’s lung development – new research
Air pollution is known to contribute to early deaths from respiratory and cardiovascular disease. There is also mounting evidence to show that breathing polluted air increases the risk of dementia. Children are vulnerable, too: exposure...Read more
Accessible climate science for urban policymakers
Climate science must be accessible to urban policymakers because, without them, it will be impossible to limit global warming to 1.5°C. This is why the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has produced a special...Read more
New mobility is coming to a city near you – will it be sustainable?
To harness the benefits of new mobility, decision-makers should establish clear guidelines that prioritize safe, efficient and equitable transportation for all. More than 300 new bike-share services were launched worldwide last year. Ride-hailing services such as Uber and Didi Chuxing...Read more
Air pollution’s devastating impact on children’s health
Every day around a staggering 93% of the world’s children under the age of 15 years breathes air that is so polluted it puts their health and development at serious risk. This is according to...Read more