California has become the first US state to adopt a law enforcing large retailers to have separate gender-neutral aisles for toys and childcare items. As people increasingly push back against gender inequalities, they’re expecting businesses to play a significant role in minimizing them.

American Girl has introduced their 2020 Girl of the Year doll, Joss Kendrick, a competitive surfer and the brand’s first doll with hearing loss. The boom of inclusive toys speaks to Gen Alpha’s desire for inclusivity, equality, and diversity both in wider society and in their own lives.

Schools may be back in session in many countries, but how has the disruption caused by COVID-19 impacted the future of education? Canvas8 spoke to Valerie Hannon, the co-author of Thrive: The Purpose of Schools in a Changing World, about why schools need to rethink what we learn for.

Social gaming platform Roblox, which was built by players for players, has boomed during the pandemic. Designed to connect children to their friends through fun, interactive and collaborative video games, it has become one of lockdown’s biggest success stories.