Education Archives - Positive News Good journalism about good things Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:41:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-150x150.png Education Archives - Positive News 32 32 Teacher’s tome plugs the gaps from our collective history books https://www.positive.news/society/education/history-lessons-book-by-teacher-shalina-patel/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:13:59 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=482600 The History Lessons by teacher Shalina Patel is a whistlestop tour of history, focused on previously untold stories and voices

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]]> A class act: the therapy school for children raised in Delhi’s red light district https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/health/the-therapy-school-for-children-raised-in-delhis-red-light-district/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:29:47 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=477446 An Indian woman’s pioneering trauma-informed programme is helping to change the life trajectory of children raised in Delhi’s slums

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]]> Three good things: transformative educational projects https://www.positive.news/society/big-change-transformative-educational-projects/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:40:44 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=468847 Projects to support young people with visual impairments, tackle food insecurity and help address climate anxiety will share a £1m prize

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]]> As Ireland’s smartphone school ban is approved, the town where it all began https://www.positive.news/society/the-town-where-irelands-smartphone-school-ban-began/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:40:39 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=458012 Fearing the impact of phone use on their children, one town came up with a solution. Now the Irish government is following suit

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]]> Five free online courses to upskill your autumn https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/body-mind/five-free-online-courses-to-upskill-your-autumn/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:42:29 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=455627 From mastering the science of happiness to cooking for your gut, these courses will teach you some life skills this autumn

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]]> How Indigenous education helped four lost children survive in the Amazon https://www.positive.news/society/traditional-indigenous-education-helped-lost-children-survive-in-the-amazon-jungle/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:30:56 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=437549 It was hailed a miracle when four lost kids were found in the Amazon after 40 days. Was it, or just a testament to Indigenous knowledge?

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]]> The pedal-powered revolution that’s coming to a town near you https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/the-bike-bus-movement-thats-coming-to-a-town-near-you/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:21:13 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=431414 It all started in a small town in Catalonia. Now a citizen-led initiative to get kids to school safely by bicycle is going global

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]]> The eye-popping new school designed by its pupils https://www.positive.news/society/education/the-eye-popping-new-school-designed-by-its-pupils/ Wed, 12 Apr 2023 08:00:43 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=430856 What happens when you let children design their school? For clues look to Madrid, where this fantastical property has opened

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]]> What went right this week: the fund to help you rewild, plus more https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-14-of-2023/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 16:06:28 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=429895 A fund launched to rewild UK neighbourhoods, Afghan kids got a shot at education, and London prepared for a cargo bike revolution, plus more

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]]> Meet the gay imam changing attitudes from within https://www.positive.news/society/meet-the-gay-imam-changing-attitudes-from-within/ Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:00:32 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=421367 An Islamic scholar who broke taboos when he came out is empowering gay Muslims around the world

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