Education
Strict school vaccine mandates work, and parents don’t game the system − new research
Strict school vaccine mandates work, and parents don’t game the system − new research States that eliminated nonmedical vaccine exemptions for children entering kindergarten saw significant increases in vaccination rates, with an average increase of 3.2 percentage points over three years. The elimination of nonmedical exemptions did not lead to a shift to medical exemptions, […]
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Oklahoma tried out a test to ‘woke-proof’ the classroom. It was short-lived, but could still leave a mark
Oklahoma tried out a test to ‘woke-proof’ the classroom. It was short-lived, but could still leave a mark Oklahoma’s former Superintendent Ryan Walters oversaw the implementation of “The America-First Assessment,” a teacher assessment designed by PragerU, a conservative nonprofit media company. The exam was intended to screen out “woke indoctrination” and root out liberal teacher […]
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How ChatGPT is fueling an existential crisis in education
How ChatGPT is fueling an existential crisis in education Generative AI, such as ChatGPT, is being used in educational settings, raising concerns about its impact. The use of ChatGPT and similar tools is leading to a shift away from traditional teaching methods and towards more automated learning experiences. Some experts are warning that this could […]
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Anxiety over school admissions isn’t limited to college – parents of young children are also feeling pressure, some more acutely than others
Anxiety over school admissions isn’t limited to college – parents of young children are also feeling pressure, some more acutely than others Parents of young children are feeling pressure when it comes to selecting an elementary school for their child, with many experiencing high-stakes anxiety due to the increasing number of school options available. The […]
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AI could worsen inequalities in schools – teachers are key to whether it will
AI could worsen inequalities in schools – teachers are key to whether it will Teachers are struggling to adapt to the rapid development and adoption of generative AI tools in schools, which may exacerbate existing inequalities in education. The impact of teachers on student achievement is crucial, particularly for disadvantaged students, and how they use […]
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Greenville County School Board looks to review AI policies with new committee
Greenville County School Board looks to review AI policies with new committee The Greenville County School Board is forming a new committee to review AI policies. The committee’s initial focus areas include time management and AI use in the classroom. Data protection and transparency are also on the agenda for the committee’s review. The board […]
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Where does human thinking end and AI begin? An AI authorship protocol aims to show the difference
Where does human thinking end and AI begin? An AI authorship protocol aims to show the difference The author, a philosophy professor, argues that the increasing use of AI in education and other fields threatens to undermine the integrity of human thinking and judgment. The problem lies not just in the quality of work produced […]
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Educause Releases the Top 10 Report Predicting Where Higher Ed Will Be in 2026
Educause Releases the Top 10 Report Predicting Where Higher Ed Will Be in 2026 Educause has released its Top 10 report predicting where higher education will be in 2026, highlighting key trends and technologies that institutions should focus on. The top priorities include building a cybersecurity culture, leveraging data analytics for operational insights, and integrating […]
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Despite naysayers and rising costs, data shows that college still pays off for students – and society overall
Despite naysayers and rising costs, data shows that college still pays off for students – and society overall Despite rising costs and negative perceptions, data shows that college still pays off for students and society overall. College graduates earn more immediately after graduation and later on in their careers than high school graduates. The shift […]
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Children learn to read with books that are just right for them – but that might not be the best approach
Children learn to read with books that are just right for them – but that might not be the best approach American literacy levels have begun to drop, with 12th graders’ average reading scores being 3 points lower than they were in 2019, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress. The traditional approach to […]
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