School of the Future
In a new age of information, rapid innovation, and globalization, how can we prepare our children to compete? Once the envy of the world, American schools are now in trouble. How can the latest research help us fix education in America? Can the science of learning—including new insights from neuroscientists, psychologists, and educators—reveal how kids’ brains work?
Previews + Extras
Can Meditation Prevent Suicide?
S43 E15 - 3m 6s
A high school experienced several suicides so meditation was used to lower student stress.
Customizing Education
S43 E15 - 4m 6s
Alt School, located in Palo Alto, California, is an experiment in customized learning environments.
School of the Future - Spanish Version
S43 E15 - 1h 53m
How can the science of learning help us rethink the future of education for all children? Airing September 14, 2016 at 9 pm on PBS
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