When we talk about Pythagoras, the first thing that probably comes to mind is the theorem that bears his name, one of the discoveries this Greek philosopher and mathematician of the late 6th century BC made during his lifetime. But he made quite a few more. He was also the first to relate music to numbers, which led him to identify mathematical patterns in music. So, it's not so strange that these two fields are linked.

With one daughter in the first year of secondary school, another in the third year of primary school, and a third on the way, Sonia still finds time to dedicate to the Parents' Association (AFA) at her second daughter's school. She's on the board along with two other mothers, with whom she shares the responsibilities. In their case, they're in charge of organizing and managing after-school programs, including supervision, the school cafeteria—whose menus are still being decided—and extracurricular activities, as well as collaborating with the school when needed. She does it out of altruism and values ​​the palpable sense of solidarity. "It's hard work, but manageable," Sonia explains. She sees it as a form of political activism for the benefit of everyone, since their decisions ultimately have political implications, and it's essential that the board shares certain values, such as inclusion, to avoid disagreements. "There are times when you'd like to throw everything into action, honestly," she adds, "times when you think, 'Why am I even here?'"

The launch of the first artificial satellite by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957, had a positive effect on science education in the United States. The fear provoked by the success of the rival superpower led to the promotion and funding of science education at all levels. Even Darwin's theory of evolution, sidelined by pressure from influential religious groups, regained its place in high schools. It was the Sputnik moment.

Among the words hidden in the word search there are fast, charity, Passover... Concepts specific to the Easter calendar, which religion teacher Pau Estanyol uses to introduce them in the class he teaches at La Vall del Terri School (Pla de l'Estany). Of the more than 250 students at the school, only two in the first year of primary school and one in the second year are taking this subject. This is the reality experienced by many Catalan public schools: the percentage of students who took religion in public schools during the 2023-2024 academic year was 10.50% (69,571 students out of 662,315 total students), according to data from the Department of Education. In private schools, including subsidized schools, the figure rises to 62.73% (198,696 students out of 320,821 total students).

When the Department of Education and Vocational Training launched the Sensei Program –temporary initial teaching residency program The management team and coordinators of the Migdia School in Girona thought that the program would be an opportunity for the entire educational community. They proposed it to the teaching staff and everyone agreed. "We are now in the second year of this pilot plan and we are delighted," says the current director, Marta Massó, who was then head of studies. The program is a two-year pilot test, which began in 2023-24 and will end this year, and which combines half a day of teaching and half a day of training with the aim of implementing a kind of MIR (similar to that of doctors) but aimed at teachers and professors in the future.