Why Weaker US Teachers’ Unions Are Good for Africa
When the United States sneezes, as the old adage goes, the rest of the world often catches a cold. The US Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, which ruled that public-sector unions
The Challenge of ‘Quality Education’
As the 8 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) have given way to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ambition for education has risen from a desire to achieve universal free primary education (MDG 2) to the need to provide a quality
Why College Matters
The first thing that hits me when I walk through the door is the noise. A mix of symphonic and riotous, the noise is almost overwhelming as students shout, sing, and laugh in the halls during passing period. It is
Science, Critical Thinking, and Curiosity: the Trifecta For Our Children’s Future
Humans are naturally curious. Throughout time, we have wanted to understand the world we live in and have used various methods to do so. Science has proven to be the best way. Through scientific approaches and critical thinking, humans have