Learning4 minMusic lessons: Relationships come firstPassionata - Music lessons make a difference: Sibylle Dubs talks about an experience with a pupil that still touches her today.
Learning7 minAt school, the child is at the centre, not the parentsIn principle, it is a good thing for parents to seek dialogue with the school - as long as they do not overstep their authority.
Media5 minAt what point does GPS tracking become intrusive?More and more children are constantly being tracked by their parents. Even at school. This is detrimental to children's development, writes our author.
Columns4 min«When I have to give a lecture, I'm paralysed»For 14-year-old Mia, having to say something in front of the whole class or even give a presentation is a huge source of stress.
Career choice4 min«I have no idea what to do after school»15-year-old Ann-Lou doesn't know what career she is interested in or what she should do after compulsory schooling.
Learning4 minSmartphones at school: how much is too much?For some, smartphones are a danger, for others an indispensable tool. Clear rules are needed for use in schools.
Learning6 minParents' evening: more than just a compulsory eventTeachers today exchange information digitally. Nevertheless, the parents' evening remains important - provided it is used correctly.
Learning5 minSchool management 2.0: Between aspiration and realityWho will make our school system fit for the future? A school management team that tackles the many challenges in a visionary and pragmatic way.
Learning5 minHow does the school deal with bullying of teachers?The case of the dismissed gay teacher in Pfäffikon ZH must not become the norm, says Dagmar Rösler, Switzerland's top teacher.
School5 minHow parental involvement at school worksParents and school benefit from trust and co-operation. Find out how parental involvement can improve your child's school experience.
Family5 minA school for allAn article about the importance and role of primary schools in our society and why co-operation between teachers and parents is so important.
Bullying3 min«When Colin was sent to the psychiatric ward, I cried»Colin didn't want to go to school for weeks. He and his mum talk about how they experienced this time and what helped them.
School5 minGaining respect without being authoritarianIf you want to establish a certain level of respect as a teacher, the concept of the new authority comes into play.
Health2 min«Nature is the best school of life»The IF Plus project aims to strengthen young people's social skills and therefore spends one morning a week with them in nature.
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.
Learning5 minHow our children become politically fitIf 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.
Education5 minTrust in the potential of our childrenOur columnist believes that children's interests and strengths should take centre stage at primary school.
Learning4 minCritical thinking as a compassTo help children and young people find their way in the digital world, schools and parents must support them on the path to media literacy.
Health2 minDepression in pupils: 10 tips for teachersA guide on depression advises teachers to strengthen young people's resources and create a healthy environment.
ADHD5 minHyperactive children need a favourable learning environmentChildren diagnosed with ADHD have special needs. What helps them to learn is an adapted teaching atmosphere and special teaching aids.
Family5 minThe ambivalent side of praisePraise is not the most effective way of boosting children's self-confidence.
Bullying3 min7 tips on how parents can react correctly to cyberbullyingHow can you recognise that a child is being bullied online? And if the suspicion is confirmed: What can parents do?
Columns2 min«Go kill yourself!»20-year-old Marco Ribeiro from Thusis GR was bullied for years. His parents, school and police reacted in a way that ranged from clumsy to dismissive.
Columns14 minWhen the mobile phone becomes a weaponCyberbullying is extremely stressful for the young people affected and their families. But how does it happen in the first place? How can this evil behaviour be stopped? And what role does school play?
