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3 mars 2019

Striking teachers in Denver shut down performance bonuses – here’s how that will impact education

The ConversationWhile teachers’ base salaries were mostly determined by their education levels and teaching experience, in Denver public schools, teachers also got substantial bonuses based on a number of other factors, including performance. More...
3 mars 2019

Should students apply to university after they receive their A-level results?

The ConversationMost students looking to start university in September have applied to their chosen universities by now. Some may have even received and already accepted unconditional offers. Students are increasingly likely to be offered an unconditional offer for a place on an undergraduate course, before they have completed their qualifications at school or college. More...
3 mars 2019

Britain already disengaging from Europe as UK government pulls funding from unique European research institute

The ConversationYou may not have heard of it, but students from across Europe have been studying at The European University Institute (EUI) since 1976. Situated in the Tuscan hills overlooking Florence, the idyllic setting plays home to a unique institution dedicated to training PhD students and enhancing Europe’s research capacity in economics, history, law, and social sciences. More...
3 mars 2019

Stop the BS – when you hear a negative statistic about black students, question it

The ConversationEvidence suggests white teachers are more negative with – and have lower expectations for – black students. More...
3 mars 2019

Fixing our throwaway fashion culture will take far more than a 1p tax

The ConversationA new report from the Environmental Audit Committee enquiry into sustainable fashion reveals how consumers are only benefiting from cheap clothes at considerable cost to the environment and through exploitation of poor and vulnerable garment workers. More...
3 mars 2019

England’s school system is in crisis – could Labour’s National Education Service be the solution?

The ConversationTeachers in England’s schools are under enormous pressure to get good test results for the all-important league tables. This has led to a widespread “teach to the test” culture. There is also growing evidence of “dodgy practices” in admissions – all in a bid to boost rankings. More...
3 mars 2019

El Grand Tour universitario del siglo XXI: más allá del Erasmus

The ConversationCuando desde Europa leemos, hablamos y pensamos en educación e internacionalización solemos hacerlo partiendo de un escenario simplificado y estático. Lo planteamos en términos políticos y administrativos, como si se tratara de fomentar la firma de acuerdos comerciales. Aún así, es indudable que en el siglo XX este constructo impulsó avances y produjo ventajas en la construcción de una identidad regional, un mercado común y una moneda única. More...
3 mars 2019

Por qué las titulaciones universitarias LGTBIQ+ son necesarias

The ConversationLos estudios universitarios son, en muchas ocasiones, un campo de batalla. Con esta afirmación, tal vez sobreactuada, quiero aludir a los múltiples filtros y debates que cualquier titulación oficial universitaria debe superar para ser ofertada. More...
3 mars 2019

Qué se encuentran los universitarios al acceder al mercado laboral

The ConversationLas economías de los países desarrollados están viviendo una transformación derivada de los cambios de sus mercados laborales y la evolución del trabajo. Muestra de ello son las tendencias y conclusiones presentadas en el informe del World Economic Forum (WEF) acerca del futuro del trabajo. More...
3 mars 2019

El inglés, asignatura pendiente: causas y soluciones

The ConversationEn la actualidad, el dominio de otro idioma (especialmente del inglés) es una necesidad para los jóvenes por las muchas oportunidades de mejora laboral que esto puede ofrecerles y porque también facilita la búsqueda de un trabajo dentro de su propio país. More...
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