Welcome to our latest blog post on the Sure Foundation Polytechnic, Ikot Akai, focusing on the school fees for the 2024/2025 academic session. Whether you are a prospective student or a continuing learner, understanding the financial requirements of your education is crucial. Here, we provide a detailed overview of the fees for different programs and…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced changes to school nutrition guidelines impacting the meals students are served in schools across America. In an announcement on Wednesday, Secretary Tom Vilsack announced six major steps to take between Fall 2025 and Fall 2027 to school nutrition in schools, which include less sugar and greater flexibility with…
New evidence suggests that studying Chinese and learning to write Chinese characters may train a whole array of cognitive abilities not developed by learning other languages and writing systems. A study conducted by researchers from the UK’s Wellcome Trust found that “people who speak Mandarin Chinese use both temporal lobes of their brain to understand…
Dr. Becki Cohn Vargas and Dr. Debbie Zacarian Identity safety has been shown to have a positive influence on student’s performance in school. When students’ backgrounds and identities are validated, and they feel a sense of belonging, they achieve higher levels. Additional research demonstrates the benefits of families and schools partnering to draw from culturally…
Listen to the interview with Andrea Castellano and Irene Yannascoli: Sponsored by Listenwise and Studyo “Make your paper dirty.” I get some funny looks when I say it at first, but it gets the point across. What I mean is I’m looking for annotations. I teach third grade, when young readers typically transition from developing…
contributed by Beth Rush, Managing Edition at Body + Mind The image of your 5-year-old sitting serenely on a yoga mat might calm your mind if you’re a harried parent, but does meditation benefit this age group? What can teachers and parents expect, and how can schools reap the perks of teaching this practice at…
50 Of The Best Quotes About Reading by TeachThought Staff Literacy—the ability to read and write—is the foundation of formal, academic learning. But beyond reading and writing skills, literacy is a gateway to critical thinking, effective communication, and holistic learning experiences. Literacy is crucial to any learning environment, from promoting comprehension to nurturing empathy and…
How to Transform Your Study Sessions: Notes, Help, and Hacks for the Modern Student by TeachThought Staff Transforming your study sessions from tedious to productive doesn’t just happen; it requires a mix of the right strategies, tools, and mindset. Your approach to studying can make the difference between feeling overwhelmed and confidently tackling your academic…
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney Many undergraduate and graduate programs at colleges and universities worldwide provide opportunities for their students to travel abroad and learn global experiences that help them complete requirements within a designated course. This global experience focuses on observing, relating…
This post is written by Becky Keene, an educator, author, and speaker. Becky has been advocating for modern pedagogies in public education around the world for over twenty years. Currently, her favorite topics include generative AI, esports, and instructional coaching. You can get in touch at beckykeene.com In the past year, the idea of using artificial…