The Current for February 27, 2019
Today on The Current: We explore the likely outcomes from U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un; plus, is it time to rethink the fourth ‘R’ of our children’s school days — recess?; and we speak to an astrophysicist who wants us to consider the deep mysteries of the universe, and some of the trailblazing women who unlocked them.
Today on The Current:
- It wasn't so long ago that U.S. President Donald Trump was referring to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as "little rocket man," but now the pair are meeting for their second summit to discuss the rogue state's denuclearization, and a potential end to the Korean War. We discuss what might come from the meeting.
- Canadian schools are experimenting with that fourth "R" in our children's school days: recess. One school near Edmonton has introduced a short recess in every hour of the day, while some schools in Quebec have set up "rough housing" zones where kids can get a little more hands-on. We speak to two experts about how putting more thought into time outside the classroom could boost our kids' learning, both in and out of the classroom.
- Astrophysicist Jo Dunkley worries that as our understanding of the universe becomes more complex, people are daunted by trying to understand outer space. She wants everyone to look to the stars, especially young girls who could be inspired by trailblazing female scientists who came before them.