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As global university rankings command ever greater influence over students, policymakers, and institutions, their impact on academic standards is undeniable. But do these rankings also reinforce global divides and limit genuine opportunity in higher education?
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As classrooms across the world fill with students speaking many languages, schools and policymakers face new opportunities and urgent dilemmas. Is multilingualism a global asset—or a challenge educational systems are unprepared to meet?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, student absenteeism has surged worldwide, revealing deeper challenges beyond just classroom discipline. This article explores why students continue to miss school, how poverty and mental health contribute, and whether punishing absences is an effective solution.
Despite rising global school enrollment, over half of children in low- and middle-income countries cannot read and understand a simple text by age 10. This article explores the hidden crisis of ‘learning poverty,’ its social and economic implications, and why measuring attendance alone obscures the real challenge.
Artificial intelligence promises a revolution in education — offering personalized tutoring at scale while challenging traditional classroom models. But will AI replace teachers, or help fix the systemic issues that have long plagued schooling?
For decades, college was seen as the surest path to career success, but soaring tuition costs and changing job market realities now cloud that certainty. This article unpacks what truly matters in higher education today, why parents invest so heavily beyond academics, and why alternative career pathways deserve serious consideration.
Education is filled with deeply rooted myths that shape teaching methods and student self-beliefs. This article explores seven persistent myths, revealing what scientific research actually demonstrates about effective learning and teaching.
As the 2035 job market evolves, traditional education falling back on memorization and standardized tests is proving obsolete. Schools must equip students with adaptable, practical skills—ranging from rapid learning to AI collaboration—to truly prepare them for a future defined by change.