In the new book Beyond Coding: How Children Learn Human Values Through Programming, Tufts professor Marina Umaschi Bers argues that schools can teach computer coding in ways that develop character as ...

We all have a set of values (strongly-held beliefs) that influence how we behave. Parents play an important role in determining what those values are going to be for their children. Different parents ...

In the new book Beyond Coding: How Children Learn Human Values Through Programming, Tufts professor Marina Umaschi Bers argues that schools can teach computer coding in ways that develop character as ...

They are like partially filled vessels that each of us have the opportunity to fill. What we put into each of them is what makes a difference — for better or for worse — in their lives. To me, ...

Whether children are 6 or 16, it’s never too early or too late to teach them ways to think about—and handle—money. It’s difficult to know when it’s the perfect time to have the money talk with your ...

The days after Easter always seem brighter. There’s a sense of renewal, hope and new beginnings – even in times of crisis such as the one we are all experiencing now. I realize that it’s not about the ...

In 2022, coding and computational thinking are increasingly important tools that allow kids to engage with a high-tech society and each other, and to realize their own potential. Marina Umaschi Bers, ...

American education is in the midst of a crisis — something concerned parents all over the country know well. Far more complex and troubling than today's declining test scores, the K-12 crisis involves ...

Teaching values like honesty, empathy, respect, and determination by age 10 helps children build a strong foundation for their future. Children learn best through observation, so consistently modeling ...