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Strong through school: everything you need to know about school, learning and education. From nursery to choosing a career, parents will find practical tips, educational information and support for a relaxed school life.

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Learning

6 min

«Grades are not a suitable feedback tool»

Competence-orientation and grades do not go together, says education researcher Urs Moser. However, he is sceptical about abolishing grades.

Learning

2 min

School without grades: «We know where our daughter stands»

Abandoning school grades in the upper school? Michael Renaudin thinks highly of the new model, but also recognises some stress factors.

Learning

5 min

School grades under the magnifying glass

The topic of school grades is polarising. We asked experts to categorise popular opinions on the subject.

Learning

2 min

School without grades: «Is «good» good enough?»

School without grades. Five young people at the Schüpberg comprehensive school in Schüpfen BE take this approach and tell their stories.

Learning

6 min

Alternatives to the note - an overview

Is it possible to assess performance without grades? What are the alternatives to grades? Voices from educational research categorise.

Learning

6 min

Career disadvantage at home

Although Switzerland has a permeable education system, children's social background is the main factor that determines their school career.

Learning

3 min

«We are a high-performance school even without grades»

Since 2017, the Lucerne primary school Staffeln has dispensed with grades during term time. The headteacher and two teachers report.

Learning

16 min

The crux of the matter with the notes

School grades, yes or no? This dossier sheds light on the state of the debate, alternative assessment systems and what children need to learn.

Learning

2 min

Attention, forgery!

Fake news or credible source? It's often not so easy to tell the difference. How to critically scrutinise news on the internet.

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Columns

5 min

Acquiring knowledge in a playful way

Serious games are ideal for teaching serious content. Because fun is not neglected in digital games.

Learning

2 min

«Exhibitions should awaken the joy of learning»

Museums are boring for children? But not the Digital Museum of Learning, as programme manager Daniela Lozza explains in an interview.

Family

2 min

Better to shop fairly than quickly

Around 60 new items of clothing are bought every year - often so-called "fast fashion". What this term is all about.

Learning

5 min

How our children become politically fit

If our children are to be able to fulfil their political responsibilities one day, they need to be taught how to do so - starting in kindergarten.

Development

4 min

Promoting the emotional strength of young people

Practising social and emotional skills can improve the mental health of young people.

Learning

2 min

The beautiful appearance can be deceptive

Social media often only shows the flawless side of life. Talk to your child about it!

Learning

4 min

Critical thinking as a compass

To help children and young people find their way in the digital world, schools and parents must support them on the path to media literacy.

ADHD

5 min

Hyperactive children need a favourable learning environment

Children diagnosed with ADHD have special needs. What helps them to learn is an adapted teaching atmosphere and special teaching aids.

Learning

6 min

How children enjoy going to school

Many children start first grade with joy. For this to remain the case, three basic psychological needs must be met.

Bullying

3 min

Together against cyberbullying

When children are bullied online, it is important to act prudently. This is what needs to be done.

Family

9 min

What to do if your child has a lisp?

Lisping is common in children of kindergarten age and is one of the less severe speech disorders. However, clarification is important.

Learning

6 min

The plight of sheet music

School grades stress pupils. Teachers also often find them unfair. Nevertheless, they persist. Why is that?

Learning

5 min

How can school become a happy place?

People, routines and places can help children master the challenges of a learning environment like school.

Learning

3 min

How are prices made?

Supply and demand determine how expensive a mobile phone or a pair of trainers is. But there are also many other factors.

Learning

5 min

Homework as a bone of contention - essential or outdated?

Why does homework harbour so much dynamite and give rise to countless controversial debates? An attempt to explain.

Education

2 min

What do I have to hide?

Many children use apps and websites without protecting their data. Here's how to tell them why they should do so.

Learning

5 min

Looking helps

10 to 20 per cent of children and young people are at risk of developing health and social problems or psychological stress. What does this mean for teachers?

Development

3 min

«Waiting is the wrong strategy for dyscalculia»

Six per cent of all children in Switzerland have problems with arithmetic. Early diagnosis protects children from frustration, says neurologist Karin Kucian.

Learning

6 min

Convey confidence instead of overrating grades

At some point after starting primary school, a child receives their first grades. Their importance depends not least on the attitude of the parents.

Learning

5 min

When two people argue, the schoolchild suffers

Teachers experience conflicts with parents even more frequently than with pupils. The children concerned find themselves in a conflict of loyalty, which triggers helplessness and worry.

Learning

12 min

Where children are allowed to be inventors

Where children are allowed to be inventors What makes children creative? And why is that important? An innovation workshop in Basel lets schoolchildren find their own solutions.