Children’s play and socialization with peers at school may seem like a mere supplement to core education, but experts claim that it is crucial for student well-being. With schools being shut down across the world, psychologists urge that later reopening... View Article
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With schools being forced to shut down because of the COVID-19 crisis, educators have haphazardly adjusted their teaching with little guidance. E-learning was the most obvious solution that schools across Ontario were quick to implement. But the beginnings of this... View Article
With schools and universities closing or going online during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to consider the impact this has on students. Although online learning seems convenient on the surface, it can pose not only logistical challenges but can also... View Article
The United States Medical Licensing (USMLE) program has announced that, come January 2022, its Step 1 exam scoring will be evaluated by pass/fail rather than a 3-digit number. This news has not been taken lightly by students and physicians, as... View Article
The ubiquitous presence of children who cannot read in Ontario classrooms has prompted the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) to launch Right to Read. Right to Read is a public inquiry into human rights issues pertaining to children with reading... View Article
Bullying is a common issue in schools across North America. Although understanding the behaviour of bullying is important, knowing what is happening inside the brain of a bully is just as important for prevention and treatment of bullies. Research has... View Article
Like physical fitness, mental fitness is becoming a priority for an increasing number of individuals. Memory loss is a common fear that many of us try to curb with various mental exercises. However, it takes more than a few crossword... View Article
Many college students are given the advice of “a good night’s sleep” when aiming for a good grade on a test. But researchers at MIT have found that the consistency of quality sleep matters more for academic achievement than just... View Article
In the digital age, it takes a special strength to resist distractions and stay focused and productive. This is a valuable skill for anyone to have, and many parents are aware of the dangers of too much screen time. But... View Article
Technology continues to set the pace of change in business at a lightning-fast speed. When new technology and new ideas are introduced constantly, business owners need to provide their workers with the skills to adapt. This means that workers are... View Article
Outdoor education is a term used to describe a broad range of activities that may encompass concepts and ideas learned in the classroom. Due to severe budget constraints, major cutbacks have been made to Ontario’s educational sector, noticeably to outdoor... View Article
Recent findings published by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie-Mellon University have shown that new brain activity patterns are formed when long-term learning takes place. The results of this research are significant, as they may help unravel solutions... View Article
There are many important side effects that come with using cannabis products, as Michael J. Brues reports in his article. While cannabis is commonly used for recreational purposes, many also use it to address insomnia and other sleep problems. Cannabis... View Article
Recent research conducted by cognitive neuroscientist Zhenhan Qi and her colleagues at the University of Delaware provides new insights into how the brain functions when learning a new language. Findings suggest that the right hemisphere of the brain also plays... View Article
Researchers from the University of Michigan have determined just how much of a nature dose you need in order to reduce stress. It is well known that taking time to be in nature leads to a decrease in stress hormone... View Article
There is a popular belief that the left brain is the logical, rational and analytical side of the brain, while the right hemisphere is associated with emotion and creativity. Perhaps building on this idea of lateralization, some also hold that... View Article
Music can help boost mood, creativity, and productivity. At least, this is what many believe as they listen to music while working. However, psychologists from the University of Central Lancashire, University of Gävle in Sweden and Lancaster University discovered that... View Article
The United Nations (UN) chooses a topic of global importance every year for which to raise awareness. This year, for 2019, they have chosen indigenous languages, as Sarah Rogers reports in her article. The UN aims to shine a light... View Article
On New Years Eve, 1983, Isaac Asimov wrote about his prediction of the state of the world and technology in the year 2019. Now that we have reached 2019, it is worth reflecting on his predictions. Some of Asimov’s most... View Article
In a document released by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council, the Chinese government outlines their goals for preschool education over the next few years. Li Xia reports on this matter in her article for... View Article