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Kids need soft skills in the age of AI, but what does this mean for schools?
Kids need soft skills in the age of AI, but what does this mean for schools? As generative AI becomes more prevalent, schools are being forced to rethink what skills to teach students, as many white-collar jobs may be replaced by AI. The “soft skills” that allow people to interact well with others and handle […]
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Linda McMahon at ASU+GSV 2025 “I’m Very Interested in New Learning Technologies”
Linda McMahon at ASU+GSV 2025 “I’m Very Interested in New Learning Technologies” Linda McMahon, US Secretary of Education, emphasized her interest in new learning technologies that stimulate kids, rather than bureaucracy, during the ASU+GSV 2025 ed-tech conference. McMahon acknowledged that she doesn’t have a blueprint for the best technology, but stressed the importance of having […]
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Big cuts at the Education Department’s civil rights office will affect vulnerable students for years to come
Big cuts at the Education Department’s civil rights office will affect vulnerable students for years to come Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and fellow Democrats criticize President Donald Trump's plan to shutter the Education Department on March 6, 2025. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite The U.S. Department of Education cut its workforce by nearly 50% on […]
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