Family2 min9 tips on how parents can accompany transitions wellA new class or a move - transitions can be very unsettling for children and are often underestimated. These tips will help.
Learning2 min«Your own progress counts when learning»Headteacher Philippe Villiger explains why his school has done away with school reports for eight years and what experiences it has had with them.
Learning6 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.
School4 minHow children best resolve disputes without parentsIf we take too much from our children, we diminish their experience of self-efficacy, writes our columnist.
Media2 minFriendship for moneyIn social media, popularity is for sale. This can be devastating for young people - and not just financially.
Learning2 minSchool 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.
Family10 minRecognising transitions and providing good supportStarting school, starting a new class or moving house - there are many turning points in a child's life. This is how parents help their child with transitions.
Learning5 minSchool grades under the magnifying glassThe topic of school grades is polarising. We asked experts to categorise popular opinions on the subject.
Columns5 min«Hello? You really can't say that!»When children take on the role of language police and criticise their parents for their choice of words, trouble is inevitable.
Health5 minMyths about carbohydratesThere are many untruths circulating in the world of nutrition. In this series, we dispel the myths. We start with carbohydrates.
Learning2 minSchool 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.
Columns3 minHelp, my daughter wants a tattoo!Ramona's 14-year-old daughter wants a tattoo, but her mum is against it. Prohibit or allow? That's what our team of experts says.
Education14 min«We have to become crisis managers of our everyday family life»Mums and dads today are faced with high demands, says parenting course leader Stéphanie Bürgi-Dollet. How to raise children without violence.
Learning6 minAlternatives to the note - an overviewIs it possible to assess performance without grades? What are the alternatives to grades? Voices from educational research categorise.
Learning6 minCareer disadvantage at homeAlthough Switzerland has a permeable education system, children's social background is the main factor that determines their school career.
Family2 min«Unmarried mothers take great risks»Swiss Life has analysed the gender pension gap in a study. Andreas Christen explains how mothers can protect themselves better.
Learning3 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.
Learning16 minThe crux of the matter with the notesSchool grades, yes or no? This dossier sheds light on the state of the debate, alternative assessment systems and what children need to learn.
Columns2 minSchool grades: Our topic in FebruaryThey do not adequately reflect performance. Nevertheless, the grades persist. Why this is the case and what the alternatives are good for.
