Education

Study reveals the best and worst US cities for students with disabilities

A recent study by Studocu examined the challenges faced by students with disabilities in higher education across cities in the…

Back to school: 40 mayors head to Harvard

The Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative recently announced its seventh class of participants, comprising 40 mayors and 80 senior city…

Harnessing the power of young people can create sustainable and inclusive cities

Currently, more than half of the world’s population lives in cities, and by 2050 this will have increased to two-thirds.…

The state takeover of Houston public schools is about more than school improvement

When the state of Texas took over Houston’s public school district on 15 March 2023, it made the district one…

How young people can influence the future of their cities

The pull of large urban areas has resulted in more people settling and bringing up children in cities – meaning…

The rise of branded schools

In independent school development offices across the UK, people are talking about expansion. Not just about music blocks and sports…

Where are the UK’s oldest schools?

1. The King’s School, Canterbury – 597AD Almost half a millennium before Canterbury cathedral was consecrated, St Augustine arrived in…

Cities are facing a “silent emergency” in the erosion of children’s play areas

Play is essential for children’s well-being and happiness, as well as for their healthy physical and emotional growth. A well-designed…

How children at urban schools can benefit from learning in nature

The enriching experience of outdoor learning can lead to significant improvements in children’s mood and well-being, which last through the…

Universities are waking up to green finance, but say it quietly…

Universities have been fairly shy of tapping the green, social and sustainability (GSS) debt markets given that they are seen…