Themes
Different places. Different lives. Often, the same questions.
Through stories from young people around the world, particularly across Asia, this archive traces the ideas and experiences that shape a generation—from history and education to identity, technology, inequality, and the expectations that surround growing up.
HISTORY & MEMORY
Historical events, communities, stories left forgotten.
POSTWAR EDUCATION
Lessons After War: How postwar history shaped discipline and schooling. Memory
EXAMS & COMPETITION
The Competitive State: Exams and rankings as national tools
EDUCATIONAL
INEQUALITY
Inequality built into education systems.
LEGACY
How historical heroes have shaped subsequent generations.
SUCCESS
Youth redefining success and learning.
GENDER
How gendered expectations shape girls’ education, behavior, and futures.
TECHNOLOGY
Technology, data, and AI reshaping how students are taught and measured.
MENTAL HEALTH
Mental health, pressure, and psychological survival in education systems.