We’re proud to be working with the global law firm Hogan Lovells to create a teaching resource on rewilding. The resource helps students understand the importance of rewilding by exploring how different countries are protecting, restoring and creating habitats, supporting species and exploring natural solutions to climate change. Students discuss […]
The countdown has begun to the Global Conversation! Students and experts from across the world will engage with each other about how countries can “build back greener” after the coronavirus pandemic. Between April 19th and May 30th 2021, this unique programme gives students the opportunity to explore a current news […]
Enjoy using our News Cycle activities with learners? Or just curious about what we do? In this webinar you can take an exclusive peek at how we make our weekly resources and take away practical ideas to develop children’s thinking. What you will learn: A behind-the-scenes-look at our editorial process: […]
Position now filled. We’re looking for a talented freelance junior designer to help the next generation develop the critical thinking skills to thrive in the modern world. The designer will be responsible for regularly creating a digital package of news resources for a school news club. We are a fast-growing […]
Are you teaching kids about trusted news sources and spotting fake news? If so, we’ve adapted The Trust Project‘s helpful Trust Indicators for young people. These indicators might not all be relevant to a particular piece of news but they give a good basis from which you can start asking […]
Our flagship programme for schools, the Burnet News Club, is named after Sir Alastair Burnet, a former editor of The Economist who was driven by making the news accessible to everyone. It’s a mission we share. In an illustrious career, Alastair also presented ITN’s News at Ten, the first hour-long […]
What have we done so far this year? With the world facing a news story like no other, it has been vital to help young people make sense of what’s unfolding. As schools across the world closed their doors, we strove to support as many teachers, parents and students as […]
Equality of opportunity is at the heart of The Economist Educational Foundation’s purpose as a charity. We exist to help young people succeed regardless of their background. The Black Lives Matter protests this summer are a call for all of us to step up and take much stronger action to […]
Make up for lost talk: how to help students discuss the news Explore practical ideas to get students back on track with their speaking and listening, with a particular focus on how to discuss current affairs. What you will learn: Classroom-ready activities to help students make sense of what’s happening in […]
During this time of unprecedented challenge and change, we are dedicated to supporting teachers, parents and young people to access high-quality learning resources about the news. Weekly resources for at-home learningWe’ll be sending out weekly resources, via a new ‘Thinking through the news’ bulletin, which can be used at home […]