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Education Special Section “The way students learn, share ideas, get access to content, create, and collaborate is fundamentally different,” says Anthony Salcito, vice president of worldwide education at Microsoft. “Their mindsets are different, and the workplaces we are preparing them for are different, so we have to recognize there has been a lot of change. What we’ve now got to do at a system level, the institution level, is not only embrace that change but use it in a purposeful way to drive a different dynamic in classrooms.” Experts believe that the human psychology of learning has seen little change over time, but external factors, including the digital revolution, have unstoppably shaped the way in which we learn and teach. Technology has brought about exciting and innovative ways for personalized learning and novel approaches for teachers to address gaps in learning processes. Yet one constant remains in education, and that is the critical role of teachers. Human interactions are undoubtedly crucial both inside and outside of the classroom. The inspiration and support provided by teachers is what can make a student successful, even if that student is provided all other tools and opportunities needed to succeed. Preschool Education If you’re interested in potentially taking on the cost of a second mortgage, look no further than sending your child to preschool. When seeking out the program that is right for your child, many considerations are taken into account including safety, cost, location, teacher cre