Mathematics is an immensely important subject at all levels and holds significant value in our lives and society. Despite several efforts, it seems that all the stakeholders need to work hand in hand to help our youngsters get better at it. Why Mathematics? Behind every subject in any curriculum, there is a purpose, and so is Mathematics. It is essential for enhancing problem-solving and augmenting critical thinking and logical reasoning by discovering patterns and relationships. Nevertheless, it improves cognitive development as they are motivated to [...]

At the Riga STEAM Ecosystem Breakfast, representatives of the Riga City Council together with their partners looked back at the progress made in this field in 2023 and outlined new opportunities for cooperation in 2024 and the near future. "The priorities of Riga City Council for this and the next two years in STEAM are the improvement of infrastructure and teachers' further education, close cooperation with the academic sector, the industry as well as the promotion of accessibility and diversity of STEAM education in both [...]

As we enter 2024, education as a whole is ready for the changes that the cumulative impact of global events and technological advances will bring. This year will be decisive in determining the future direction of education. The COVID-19 pandemic has marked a different era in education, dividing our approaches to strategies before and after the pandemic. A return to normal in 2023 was accompanied by the impact of global dynamics, including the Ukraine conflict and tensions between China and US relations, which transformed our [...]