Perspectives on teaching and learning
The provision and pursuit of general education in subjects such as English, mathematics and science, and elective courses, in a variety of learning environments
Teachers in secondary schools around the United Kingdom are taking part in a training programme to help them identify and respond to early signs of mental health issues in children. The programme, launched in June 2017, is backed in the first year by £200,000 in government funding, and delivered by the social enterprise Mental Health … Continue reading Funding to train UK teachers in mental health issues
School kids and their families have a safe, reliable and comprehensive source of information and media for learning, research and discovery, with Britannica Kids, announced today by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. The site, which is accessible 24/7 from all devices – PCs, laptops, tablets and smart phones – features more than 100,000 articles, 60,000 images and … Continue reading Reliable content for all reading levels at Britannica Kids
The entertainer Beyoncé has teamed up with UNICEF through her BeyGOOD philanthropic arm to launch a multi-year partnership to provide safe water to the most vulnerable children in Burundi. The partnership, BEYGOOD4BURUNDI, will support programmes to improve water, sanitation and basic hygiene practices in the hardest-to-reach areas of the landlocked East African nation. The water … Continue reading Bringing safe water to children in Burundi
