The day we visited the San Juan School in the Chiriqui province of Panama, the preschool students were laughing, dancing and singing. But their play was not unstructured; it followed a well-researched pedagogical sequence. These students are part of a new bilingual and intercultural preschool program called Ari Taen JADENKÄ (Let’s Count and Play, in Ngäbere) that helps children … [Read more...] about JADENKÄ – where mathematics and culture meet
Girls: Want to land a job after college? Make sure to be likeable
If you want to find a job after colleague, you should be sure to be likeable. At least if you’re a woman who’s looking for a career in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) field. … [Read more...] about Girls: Want to land a job after college? Make sure to be likeable
Finland Announces the World’s Most Innovative Education Initiatives
To motivate education reform, the Government of Finland has identified the World’s 100 most innovative and inspiring K-12 education initiatives. This month, the HundrED innovations were announced in Helsinki, Finland, including fascinating innovations that put children’s learning at the center. … [Read more...] about Finland Announces the World’s Most Innovative Education Initiatives