Education

Paul Erdős’ Study Routine — To talk of Paul Erdős is to tell the tale of an extraordinary mind that roamed free, untethered by conventions. One of the most prolific mathematicians of the 20th century, Erdős lived his life with an unwavering devotion to the pursuit of mathematical truth. His study routine, as eccentric as…

Gut-Wrenching Moments That Define Our Darkest Past. — Frequently, we release compilations that extol noteworthy occurrences in human history — narratives depicting triumph over illnesses, calamities, and similar adversities. However, regrettably, history also encompasses events that necessitate remembrance to avoid repetition, still we fervently desire they had never transpired. In this compilation we will look at some of…

I guarantee there’s at least one you’ve never heard of — The story of the carpenter to the stars is mind-blowing. In 1964 a young man moved to Hollywood with big dreams of being a successful actor. The trouble was every other young person had a similar goal. It was a saturated market. As he spent more time with other actors…

I’d wanted to impress Mrs. Grooters all year. She’d told us we could get extra credit in science for bringing in an insect or something. More than extra credit, though, I was interested in her noticing me. So I looked around for something more than a typical bug. One day…

And why this equation remains incomplete, lacking a full picture — Einstein’s famous equation, E = mc², is a fundamental relationship in physics that describes the equivalence of mass and energy. It was proposed by Albert Einstein in 1905 as part of his theory of special relativity. …

You’re on a mission. Excited, fired up, and ready to conquer a two-four-ten-year degree ✓ (my AS degree check-marked done) or a self-paced curriculum at Launch School (current task). It might be your first day/month, and the excitement still pumps adrenaline comforting your mind from distractions. Or, as most of…

A good article by Farhad Manjoo in The New York Times, “It’s the end of computer programming as we know it. (and I feel fine.)”, …

Climate change is the new battleground in the education culture wars — You’ve seen the photos by now, from New York City, Montreal, my own hometown of Toronto. A red sun peering through a yellow-grey haze that hangs low over the condos and office buildings. You might have heard the warnings. Stay inside. Avoid strenuous activities. …

By Chris G. — Product Manager, ScratchJr and Tif G. — Design Director Creative tools for children should be designed to ensure that learning is playful and engaging. At Scratch, we believe that it is important to use a co-design process, ensuring that the needs and perspectives of our users…