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Technology

Stat: AI use in the classroom linked to decline in core thinking skills

Two-thirds of secondary school teachers in England say pupils’ core abilities, including writing and problem-solving, are deteriorating due to increased use of artificial intelligence, according to a National Education Union (NEU) survey.

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Technology

Stat: Nearly a third of children starting school are struggling with basic…

Nearly a third of children starting reception in England and Wales are struggling with basic analogue skills, revealing a widening gap between home environments and classroom readiness.

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Diverging Demographics

Stat: UK school satisfaction improves yet disparities persist

A new consolidated report from the Department for Education (DfE) reveals that British secondary school pupils are becoming more positive about their school experience, with motivation, safety and belonging all trending upwards.

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Fashion

Foresight Friday: Seyi Oduwole, foresight analyst

Every Friday, The Future Laboratory team offers an end-of-week wrap-up of the topics, issues, ideas and virals we’re all talking about. This week, foresight analyst Seyi Oduwole discusses teens and technology, expensive sneakers and bookshop booms.

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Fragmenting Societies

Stat: US parents to sacrifice necessities to pay back-to-school expenses

As the cost of living continues to rise, an August 2024 survey by Credit Karma reveals that many US parents are prioritising back-to-school shopping over basic necessities.

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Diverging Demographics

Stat: US teens are more price-conscious when choosing a university

Scared by big student debt and high prices, US students are becoming more price-sensitive when it comes to higher education.

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Design

School of Tomorrow exhibition takes the climate crisis to the classroom

In a testament to the growth of the sustainability mindset in the region, design agency Kinetic Singapore presented a fictional climate change school as part of an exhibition for Singapore Design Week.

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Marketing & Branding

Nike finds sporting glory in everyday chores

The latest back-to-school campaign from the sportswear giant taps into the imaginations of children and their Millennial parents, transforming household chores into magical moments of sporting triumph.

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Climate Adaptation and Resource Scarcity

How Learning Spaces are Evolving for Gen Zalpha

Aligning with changing youth ideals and shifting global forces, educational spaces are evolving to inspire young people to take charge of their futures.