The latest PISA results offer a window into what young people can do with their learning: understand an explanation, evaluate evidence, and reason through an unfamiliar problem. They reveal areas of progress, persistent challenges, and some surprising differences between how students perform and how they experience school. PISA, the Programme for International Student Assessment, examines how 15-year-olds apply their knowledge in reading, mathematics, and science. Its 2025 as

Artificial intelligence is changing writing faster than schools can adapt. Students can now use AI to brainstorm ideas, organize arguments, improve grammar, revise drafts, and even generate complete essays in seconds. Used thoughtfully, these tools can be extremely helpful. But they also raise an important question: should students still be required to write without AI? I believe the answer is yes. Not all the time and not for every assignment, but often enough that students

Education has been here before. There was a time when “Bring Your Own Device” was seen as the future of learning. Smartphones promised immediate access to information, greater engagement, and new possibilities for education. Today, the pendulum is moving in the other direction. More education systems around the world are restricting mobile phones in schools, and countries such as Sweden have restored greater emphasis on printed textbooks, handwriting, reading, and reduced scr

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Visible Learning, a groundbreaking educational concept introduced by John Hattie, has garnered significant attention among educators and...

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The field of education is no stranger to technological innovation, and AI is no exception. From virtual tutors to adaptive learning...

This article of mine was actually published in 2003 but I think it makes even more sense now with all the things happening in the world....

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Today, I would like to share a brief, lovely, and real story with a reminder that seeing and experiencing certain things in life changes...

Today, I would like to introduce a great diversity self-assessment tool called Diversity Awareness Profile (DAP) to educational leaders....

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During this time of the pandemic, we have developed a hobby of fishing with my family since my son loves fishing, and it is a great...

In this post, I would like to share 10 great Augmented Reality (AR) applications to use in education. Enjoy! 1. Curiscope Curiscope is...

In this brief post, I would like to introduce an important report prepared by the World Economic Forum called Schools of the Future:...

Have a comfortable seat for everyone in your heart so that no one hesitates or feels unwelcome! Considering the heartbreaking situation...

I believe many educators will share my feelings when I say that we are educating our children for an unknown future. We have begun...

As an educator, I regularly notice that research supports universal good human values, such as the importance of fostering a caring...

Today, I would like to introduce you to a great educational event about Rethinking Learning. It is called Dare to Learn - The Festival of...

Today, I would like to introduce a fun concept for you. It is called the SitePal. It is basically talking characters to add to your...