School superintendents, teachers and others who work in the region's school systems confront all kinds of problems every day. Staff writer Valerie Strauss asked some to talk about a big problem they ...

From classroom coding challenges to daily word games, puzzles are proving to be powerful tools for building problem-solving and computational thinking skills. Whether through unplugged activities, ...

Leaders in Innovative Thought is a campus-wide initiative that encourages students to leverage their unique gifts and ...

Problem-solving therapy (PST) helps individuals manage stress by breaking down challenges into practical, manageable steps. The aim of the therapy is to help people cope more confidently with ...

As everything from technology to work culture changes rapidly, reframing challenges with a fresh outlook is critical for breakthrough problem solving. That’s the mission Mona Patel has taken on with ...

Nik Ershov is the founder of Waverox, a mind tracker and wellness app that helps you to gain productivity and combat stress. When I first started working on my company, I prioritized work over ...

Continuous Improvement is still about problem-solving with the best tools available, from value-stream mapping to AI.

The brain evolved to control movement, but movement also shapes our thinking. This truth cuts across neuroscience, clinical psychology, exercise physiology, and the psychology of aging. Brain Cells ...

CS50 isn’t just about learning syntax—it’s about training your brain to think like a computer scientist. Through problem sets, algorithms, and real-world projects, students develop the ability to ...

Conventional wisdom suggests memories of past experiences can help us navigate problems in the present. For example, if a friend told you they were having a disagreement with their partner, you might ...