Education
A, B, C or D – grades might not say all that much about what students are actually learning
A, B, C or D – grades might not say all that much about what students are actually learning Alternative grading approaches are being explored by educators to rethink traditional grading practices, which have been found to decrease students’ intrinsic motivation and cultivate a fear of failure. These alternative models aim to address issues such […]
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Young, undocumented immigrants are finding it increasingly hard to attend college as South Carolina and other states restrict in-state tuition or ban them altogether
Young, undocumented immigrants are finding it increasingly hard to attend college as South Carolina and other states restrict in-state tuition or ban them altogether Young undocumented immigrants are facing increasing barriers to attending college due to state restrictions on in-state tuition or bans on attendance altogether. The Trump administration’s aggressive deportation policies have heightened stress […]
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The Ivies can weather the Trump administration’s research cuts – it’s the nation’s public universities that have the most to lose
The Ivies can weather the Trump administration’s research cuts – it’s the nation’s public universities that have the most to lose The author argues that while Ivy League universities may face challenges from federal research funding cuts, public universities have more to lose due to their reliance on federal funds. The Trump administration’s cuts are […]
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How I rehumanize the college classroom for the AI-augmented age
How I rehumanize the college classroom for the AI-augmented age The author, a college professor, believes that the AI-augmented age poses a threat to humanity and argues that the college classroom can play a crucial role in rehumanizing students for the workforce. The author’s framework for building a classroom centered around student socialization involves making […]
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College is still an investment that pays off
College is still an investment that pays off College graduates earn an average of $8,000 more per year than similar individuals who attended college but did not complete a degree, even after accounting for student loan payments. The earnings premium rises to $10,400 per year when debt is not factored in, highlighting the continued value […]
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NASA Citizen Science Toolkit for Librarians
NASA Citizen Science Toolkit for Librarians NASA has created a new Toolkit for Librarians to help share NASA citizen science opportunities with patrons and community members. The toolkit includes a guide, editable poster, model agenda, and handout to prepare for and lead a NASA Science event for people ages 8 and up. The toolkit creators […]
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Learning with AI falls short compared to old-fashioned web search
Learning with AI falls short compared to old-fashioned web search Learning with large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT may not be as effective as traditional web search for developing deep knowledge on a topic. A new study found that people who relied on LLMs to summarize information tended to develop shallower knowledge, write shorter and […]
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10 Years of Students Helping NASA Grow Space Food with Growing Beyond Earth
10 Years of Students Helping NASA Grow Space Food with Growing Beyond Earth Nearly 1,250 students from 71 schools worldwide participated in the Growing Beyond Earth (GBE) Student Launch Chat with NASA scientists, marking a milestone in the program’s 10th anniversary year. The live session connected classrooms directly with Dr. Gioia Massa and Trent M. […]
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What AI earbuds can’t replace: The value of learning another language
What AI earbuds can’t replace: The value of learning another language While AI earbuds can facilitate cross-cultural communication, they cannot replace the value of learning another language, particularly in situations that require nuanced understanding and social interaction. The process of learning a language is vital for building cognitive resilience, empathy, identity, and community, which are […]
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Trump’s proposed cuts to work study threaten to upend a widely supported program that helps students offset college costs
Trump’s proposed cuts to work study threaten to upend a widely supported program that helps students offset college costs Trump’s proposed cuts to work-study programs could significantly impact nearly 700,000 college students who rely on the program to offset college costs. The Trump administration has proposed cutting $980 million from work-study programs, which would leave […]
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