What Homeschooling for 5 Years Taught Me
“How much of what you studied in school do you put to use in life?” Hyderabad-based Vaishnavi Anantha (17) asks me. She takes my silence as a cue to go on. “I would spend eight hours a day in school, but even then, it didn’t feel like I had learnt much.” On most days, the […]
What It Means for Your Child’s Education
(Representational image above courtesy Shutterstock) The Odisha Government has officially announced the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 across all schools in the state. This move aims to enhance the educational landscape by focusing on multidisciplinary learning, skill development, and flexibility in education, as outlined in the policy issued by the Ministry of […]
Astrology, aspirin and your heart
One of many things to warm to from Richard Peto’s appearance on The Life Scientific (the programme radio with the title odd)… https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0003zth …was a re-telling of his argument with The Lancet when publishing findings about the beneficial effects of aspirin and other drugs in heart attack patients. Huge trial, uncontrovertible results, practical implications: great […]
Ex-Banker Inspires 1000s of Children To Fall In Love With Coding & Robotics
In today’s fast-paced world, technology is far more than just a tool, it’s a gateway to opportunity, offering young minds the chance to carve out future-ready careers. Yet, for countless children, especially those from underserved communities, this door remains locked, constrained by a lack of resources and mentorship. What if we could change that? What […]
Impact factor | SHEU: The Schools and Students Health Education Unit
I thought you might like hearing that Education and Health was specifically mentioned in hearings for California Senate Bill 328, a proposed bill that sets limits on how early the school day can start in the state. The bill passed the state senate, and is now moving through the assembly. Yesterday was a vital vote […]
Meet the 19-YO, Who Can Read, Write & Type 400 Languages
At just 19 years old, Mahmood Akram from Chennai has achieved what many consider impossible. With the ability to read, write, and type in 400 languages and speak 46 fluently, his journey speaks volumes about his passion for learning languages. Mahmood’s achievements have earned him world records, awards, and the respect of linguists around the […]
Self harm, sexual orientation and transgender
Year 10 students in 6 LAs, 2018 If you are worried or upset, which of these things do you (ever) do? Cut or hurt yourself (myself) N % All Y10 students 7737 10% Males 3743 5% Females 3847 13% Transgender 51 31% Other gender response 83 33% Gay / […]
West Bengal Teacher Runs Open-Air School for Tribal Kids
In the remote Bagdabra forest area of Murshidabad, West Bengal, the COVID-19 lockdown pushed many tribal children, like class 8 student Biplab, out of school. With no access to online classes or resources, education became a distant dream for these first-generation learners. Moved by their plight, Angshuman Thakur, a Bengali literature professor at Prof Syed […]
World mental health day: an annual cycle in pupils’ self-esteem? #WorldMentalHealthDay
For World Mental Health Day 2019, SHEU offer this preview of a finding from their forthcoming report, Emotional Wellbeing in Young People into 2019, to be released later this year. Every year, SHEU carry out healthy lifestyle surveys with young people for local authorities, and these surveys involve tens of thousands of young people. At […]
Police Officer Turns Farmland Into Free Academy, Helps Youth Get Govt Jobs
“I am the first to become a government official and the first police officer from my family,” says S Manikandan, a student of ‘Puthiya Siragugal’, a police training academy. His voice brims with pride. This achievement is not just his own, it is proof of the dedication of Tholkappiyan Sivaraj, the man who made it […]