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Despite years of political attacks labeling social-emotional learning as indoctrination, educators across America have stayed firmly committed to teaching students empathy, cooperation, and emotional skills. New data shows their support hasn't wavered since 2022.
Some dogs can learn toy names in just two weeks, and new research reveals their secret isn't intelligence alone. It's their love of social connection with their owners.
Twenty-four education leaders from around the world traveled to Helsinki to discover how Finland creates digital learning tools that teachers actually trust and want to use. The secret ingredient might surprise you: giving schools control instead of taking it away.
Over 300 Hong Kong secondary students spent six months learning to build AI solutions that actually work for real social problems. The IdeaPOP! program taught them that good intentions need business thinking to create lasting change.
Social workers in Lagos are launching programs to heal growing divisions tearing families and communities apart. Their message: working together creates the harmony Nigeria needs.
The UK government is studying ways to keep children safer online, including looking at Australia's groundbreaking social media age restrictions. Ministers want to learn what works best before making changes that could help millions of families.
From AI-powered mental health tools reaching 1.5 million students to programs training women for the tech future, education innovators are proving there's no single path to learning. These World Changing Ideas honorees show that whether using cutting-edge technology or hands-on teaching, prioritizing outcomes over methods is transforming lives globally.
Despite AI's stunning progress, young children learn language 100,000 times more efficiently than the most advanced models. Scientists studying this gap hope to revolutionize both AI and our understanding of how kids' minds work.
Think you're too old or too busy to learn a new language? Language educators are debunking five common myths that keep people from discovering the joy of connecting across cultures.
While Canada's economy shows signs of slowing, social enterprises are thriving with 22% reporting growth in the past year. These mission-driven businesses generated $6.5 billion in revenue while creating thousands of jobs for people facing employment barriers.
Ankabut, the UAE's education technology provider, has partnered with WeVideo to bring cloud-based video learning tools to schools and universities across the Gulf region. The collaboration supports the UAE's vision of becoming a global leader in digital education innovation.
Colombia just took a major step toward making education accessible at every stage of life. Nine cities joined forces this week to establish a national UNESCO Learning Cities Network, transforming how communities approach learning and innovation.
Scientists discovered that our brains light up in a coordinated pattern several seconds before we approach someone, revealing social behavior starts long before any visible action. The strength of this brain signal also predicts how naturally social a person tends to be.
Three major social media platforms have settled with a Kentucky school district that sued over addiction-related costs, marking a potential turning point in over 1,200 similar cases nationwide. The settlement could reshape how social media companies design their platforms for young users.
When Casa Bonita closed for renovations, 29 staff members did something remarkable: they bridged the language divide. Spanish speakers learned English while English speakers learned Spanish, transforming a workplace into a family.
Singapore is putting $15 million toward using artificial intelligence to help social workers spend less time on paperwork and more time supporting vulnerable families. The three-year program will develop tech tools that keep human connection at the heart of social services.
Over 2,000 Saudi companies have invested $1.33 billion in social responsibility programs, marking a dramatic shift toward corporate-led community development. The Kingdom now ranks 16th globally for social responsibility, with 72% of major companies running impact initiatives.
The world's largest education company spent three years building AI that helps students learn instead of just giving away answers. Pearson's approach shows how thoughtful AI design can support millions of learners without replacing the learning process.
A new social media app promising transparency and no hidden algorithms has seen downloads surge 2,850% after users sought alternatives to major platforms. UpScrolled now ranks second in Apple's social networking category with 140,000 total downloads.
Thousands of fans are racing to learn Spanish before Bad Bunny's historic all-Spanish Super Bowl halftime show this Sunday. The Puerto Rican singer's Grammy win and cultural impact have sparked a joyful language-learning movement across America.
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