Why remote learning takes new ways of thinking
Students, teachers must be more mindful of how they think, says U of A expert who offers advice on making the shift…
Extra support needed for ESL students in junior high, study shows
English language learners in Grades 7 to 9 perform worse than monolingual classmates in vocabulary, grammar and reading comprehension…
COVID-19 and scientific fallibility
The pandemic has underlined that we should neither disregard nor worship uncritically at the altar of science…
The quest to find the essence of your being
There’s infinite potential in each person and we’re at our best when we’re learning from one another…
How to handle digital overload
Being online all the time can be exhausting, say U of A experts who offer tips for anyone working or learning from home…
At 90, Thomas Sowell remains one of a kind
As a libertarian conservative, he’s a minority in the economics profession. Stir in the fact that he’s Black and you get a rare bird indeed…
More than just a Spectator to world events
The long-running weekly publication offers depth, broad perspective on a variety of issues, and doesn’t shy away from controversy…
Don’t be too hasty to rename schools
Instead of renaming schools, we should educate students about the legacy behind their current names – good and bad…
Canadian students need a return to regular classes this fall
Students learn best when they develop strong personal connections with their teachers. We need to stop dwelling on worst-case scenarios…
Your degree might not be as valuable as you think
The ability to fail, to think critically and to learn from one’s mistakes aren’t generally taught in school…