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A psychologist in Australia created a simplified version of Dungeons and Dragons that's helping neurodivergent children develop confidence and friendships. Research shows kids who played the game improved in social skills, resilience, and emotional regulation.
A new program teaching parents how to turn picture books into conversations is helping children arrive at school ready to learn. The "Books Together" approach shows measurable improvements in language skills and social development.
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.
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.
A Berlin startup is making it simple for anyone to own their social media presence, no tech skills required. Periwinkle lets you control your data on your own domain while staying connected to networks like Bluesky.
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While other countries ban kids from social media, South Africa's Communications Minister is betting on education instead. Minister Solly Malatsi says teaching parents and children digital skills will protect kids better than age restrictions that don't work.
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.
Employers are doubling down on AI skills, but they're looking for something unexpected: people who can blend technology with creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability. The future of work isn't choosing between human and machine—it's about making them work together.
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.
A new partnership between Chinese companies and Ethiopian universities is training 100 students in engineering skills and Chinese language. The program aims to create professionals who are technically skilled, linguistically capable, and culturally competent.
Skilled workers in Ethiopia who never received formal certification are getting a new path to better jobs. The country just trained 35 assessors to recognize skills people learned on the job, opening doors for thousands of uncertified workers.
In Indonesia's West Java, 89% of women say learning digital skills matters more than just having technology. New research shows teaching digital marketing and online business skills directly expands income opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
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.
More than 100 Lagos students learned the art of bead making as part of a World Youth Skills Day celebration. The hands-on training taught children practical entrepreneurship skills they can use for years to come.
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.
The UK government has made a legally binding commitment to restrict social media access for children under 16, ending months of parliamentary deadlock. Parents who lost children to social media-related harms called it "a massive step forward."
Britain just became the first major European nation to ban social media for children under 16, with huge fines for companies that don't comply. Over 90% of parents supported the move after seeing social media's impact on their kids' happiness.
Canada just introduced groundbreaking legislation to protect children from social media harm, joining a growing global movement. The Safe Social Media Act requires platforms to redesign for safety and introduces powerful new tools for parents and young people.
Two Okanagan College students just proved that skilled trades training leads to championship-level results. Emily Frick and Vladyslav Usach brought home national medals from the 2026 Skills Canada competition, making history for their school.
New research shows that naturism, the practice of non-sexual social nudity, helps people develop healthier relationships with their bodies. Studies found that seeing real, unfiltered bodies can undo the damage caused by social media's unrealistic beauty standards.
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