American Enterprise Institute

Bringing the Joy Back to Education: Microschooling and Distance Learning

A set of promising new schooling techniques has gained traction during the pandemic, which could bring joy back to education. Hands-on distance learning offers the opportunity to employ creative new ...
Forbes

As Students Head Back To School, Helping Them Rediscover The Joy Of Education By Encouraging Them To Learn From History

In our partisan and polarized country, education has become disputed territory. The news is filled with stories about battles and bans. About books that can’t be read, topics that can’t be covered, ...
Education Week

Kindergartners Need Learning That Honors Play, Joy, and Discovery

How ironic to read the article “The Expectations for Kindergarten Have Changed. How Teachers Are Adapting ” (June 2, 2025) mentioned in the ISTE + ASCD SmartBrief newsletter. At the time I saw it, I ...
University of Dayton

For the Joy of Learning

There are no exams. No grades. No compulsory attendance. And the professors volunteer their time. “We’re here because we want to be here. We’re not watching the clock for when the class ends. We’re ...
Forbes

Learning Is A Sure Path To Happiness: Science Proves It

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. Plenty of research on happiness suggests it arises when we ...