Category: Editorial

May 21, 2023

There is no question that inflation and other current economic issues are now impacting most Americans, and teachers are no exception. In fact, the current financial difficulties teachers face may be contributing to the teacher shortages in the US. Additionally, […]

April 28, 2023

Mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, can negatively impact everyday life, including one’s ability to work, study, socialize, and take adequate care of themselves. With 13% of people with mental health disorders between the ages […]

March 29, 2023

Virtual reality (VR) in education can improve online learning and general education solutions, providing students with immersive, hands-on training. In addition, VR technologies offer accessibility for children with learning disabilities and optimizes learner engagement in extracurricular activities.  Furthermore, schools can […]

March 8, 2023

Special education enables students with disabilities to access the resources they need to succeed in school and their future careers. Individualized programs help children and youth with disabilities to reach their full potential without excluding them from traditional schooling (unless […]

February 23, 2023

There is no question that investing in education is strategic for any country, including the US. Education is vital for a country’s economic growth and helps individuals develop their potential, make informed choices, and fully participate in society. Several reports […]

January 30, 2023

Students and teachers in the US and abroad found themselves forced to juggle traditional and online courses during the COVID-19 pandemic. While these changes created unprecedented difficulties for the American education system, they also provided opportunities for individuals to use […]

December 29, 2022

The burden of student debt is no longer a new topic of discussion among American students, graduates, and government officials. However, it gained even more attention in 2022, when President Joe Biden announced his intention to forgive federal student loans. […]

December 19, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly affected the lives of millions of students and teachers around the world, disrupting their educational activities on an incredible scale. Children, teens, teachers, faculty members, and staff were not only forced to switch back and […]

November 7, 2022

American teachers and students across the country have faced numerous problems during the last couple of years. From the COVID-19 pandemic, which has undoubtedly impacted schools everywhere, to the recent teacher shortage, new issues have emerged, forcing policymakers and school […]

October 25, 2022

An unprecedented flood of book banning is taking place in the United States. According to a report from PEN America, a non-profit organization that promotes freedom of expression in literature, more than 1,600 books were banned last school year. Although […]

October 11, 2022

Since its inception, the global pandemic has continued to have a long-lasting impact on how we buy, work, and also how our businesses operate.  As such, user behaviour has naturally evolved, leading to developments in customer experience (CX) to meet […]

September 26, 2022

Both teachers and students have faced several problems over the past two years—from dramatic healthcare concerns during the pandemic to the shift to remote and hybrid learning. Although these issues have impacted people differently, recent studies indicate that various teachers […]

August 31, 2022

There is no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically disrupted the way students in the US and abroad learn and socialize. During this healthcare crisis, children, teenagers, and young adults were forced to switch their learning habits from traditional […]

July 22, 2022

The pandemic has undoubtedly changed the lives of people everywhere—disrupting the traditional ways of working, learning and socializing. The healthcare crisis also exposed the vulnerabilities of various industries around the world, prompting numerous organizations to rapidly adapt to the digital […]

June 30, 2022

When today’s adults look back on their childhood years, they usually remember feeling happy, loved, and protected—both at home and in school. However, with recent studies showing that 20% of children and teenagers are diagnosed with a mental disorder that […]

May 23, 2022

There is no question about the fact that the last two years have been incredibly stressful for people around the world. With a global pandemic threatening the health and well-being of people everywhere, and Russia starting an unjust war in […]

April 25, 2022

In the aftermath of the pandemic returning to normal is not only possible, but also probable, and the past two years have undoubtedly changed education. The healthcare crisis and the accompanying social distancing measures have forced both teachers and students […]

April 25, 2022

At the same time that the implications of the global pandemic have created difficulties for many, they have also sparked an opportunity for growth and change.  One key area that has continued to evolve even as we return to a […]

March 31, 2022

The majority of policy-makers around the world currently believe that social distancing rules, as well as new vaccines and treatments, have managed to defeat one of the most serious healthcare crises in modern history. Although it is now probably approaching […]

February 28, 2022

After Russia’s full-scale military invasion into Ukraine in February 2022, armed conflict seems to have returned to Europe. Not only are hundreds of civilian casualties now reported, but tens of thousands of Ukrainians are also forced to seek refuge in […]