The recent Media Literacy Report published by the UK Communications and Digital Committee adds to the recent discourse around the role of media literacy in protecting democracy. But what is missing from the report?
Perspective
In conversation: Skills Builder Framework 2.0
As long-standing partners of the Skills Builder Network, we’re excited to roll out Framework 2.0 across Topical Talk. In this conversation, we explore why the updated framework matters, what’s new and how it supports our mission to deliver impactful, skills-focused current affairs education worldwide.
Votes at 16: Preparing young people for democratic participation
The UK will soon allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in all elections – but many lack the information and support to vote with confidence.
Our response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review
The Curriculum and Assessment Review’s interim report reinforces what we’ve long championed: knowledge alone isn’t enough. Young people need the skills to question, debate and communicate effectively – whether it’s tackling AI misinformation, climate change or global conflicts.
Life under the lockdown: a young person’s perspective
Rufaidah Kamara reflects on learning from home, work experience with us and how schools and businesses can support young people in the future. I did not imagine an end of Year 12 like this. This was meant to be my week of in-person work experience. Instead, I am at home, […]
The Black Lives Matter protests feel different this time – here’s why
This article accompanies a free two-part set of resources on racism. To download, visit our resources page. By Liberty Martin We were all itching to go back outside, but nothing could have prepared us for the onslaught of Black lives lost to racial violence when the US lifted some of […]
Why gender equality is important? Not just for me, or for women but for everyone.
For a home-learning resource on coronavirus and gender, suitable for learners age 9-14, click here! By David Kennedy This post was written by a student in the Burnet News Club. Seeing as February 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the “Representation of The People Act of 1918”, I feel that […]
Economist Educational Foundation gets pupils discussing immigration issues in countrywide event
More than 1,000 pupils from across the UK participated in a day-long interactive discussion on the topic of immigration run by The Economist Education Foundation. 10 volunteers from across The Economist Group helped to make the day a success. On Friday February 2nd, students from 37 schools belonging to the […]
Why marketing with a social purpose needs thought.
Michael Brunt, CMO and MD of Circulation at The Economist, on the need for authenticity in feel-good marketing strategies. Increasingly, marketers are starting to hang their brand strategy on social purpose; the idea that the product contributes to a greater good. Nils Leonard, former Creative Officer at Grey London advertising, […]
