The critical thinking of young people, a resource to cultivate for the future.
We live in a historical era marked by deep contrasts: on one hand, access to information has never been so vast and fast, while on the other, the ability to discern, select, and correctly interpret what we read or hear often seems to be diminishing, especially among young people. In a world dominat…
Educational Frontiers
A fundamental pillar of global health is education, particularly education in transversal skills and healthy, sustainable lifestyles, as preventive and protective factors for the health of individuals, communities, and the planet. Inclusive and transformative education can positively impact the glo…
Research and the brain
A fundamental tool for global health is scientific research, which enables the development of new and innovative solutions to global emergencies. On one hand, scientific research advances theoretical knowledge about life, and on the other, it provides the possibility for practical and concrete appl…
Play and Brain Development
Since Neumann’s “Game Theory” was used in the 1940s to explain human behavior in fields such as economics, politics and biology, it has become increasingly clear that play is not just a form of entertainment for children and adults. Instead, play is a crucial element in the development and nurturin…
“To grow together”: the Patrizio Paoletti Foundation campaign
The lack of social-emotional skills is increasingly detailed by research today and is often indicated as a hidden cause of serious problems. It is considered at the root of issues such as the mental health crisis among adolescents and gender-based violence. The drastic changes in social interactio…
The focus on education, between journals and scientific research
The registers for pedagogists and educators are born, while awareness of the centrality of education is increasingly deepening. A fundamental role is played by the training of educators and by neuro-psycho-pedagogical research, where science contributes to shaping the humanity of tomorrow.
Assisi International School: Happiness Lies in Positive Interdependence
We had the privilege of experiencing one of the many “AIS Experiences”, spending three days immersed in the Kindergarten and Primary School on the occasion of International Day of Happiness on March 20. Who were the protagonists of this adventure? The girls and boys aged three to six, constantly dr…
The new Erasmus Plus “Platonic” is here. The project to counteract developmental delays in children from 0-6 years of age begins
The PLATONIC project springs from the need to create tools to identify developmental delays in children early on. Professionals from the field of psychology, medicine, science and education suggest that the earlier the intervention begins the greater is the possibility to improve the developmental…
