Adolescents are chronically sleep deprived on school days, which negatively impacts their well-being and ability to learn. A new study conducted by the University of Zurich and the University Children’s Hospital Zurich reveals that a flexible start to the school day can improve adolescents’ sleep, health and academic performance.

There exists a gap between the theoretical knowledge and training received by teachers and the real-world requirement of schools. Consequently, most teachers find it difficult to balance their emotions, aspirations, and the demands of their professional role. A recent study explores how a holistic approach to teacher education, integrating modified version of Korthagen's onion model and Chinese cultural resources, bridged the gap between theory, practice, and person.