Schools
Are AI-powered private schools the future of education?
Are AI-powered private schools the future of education? A growing trend of AI-powered private schools is emerging in the United States. There are currently 14 Alpha Schools across the country that incorporate artificial intelligence into their curricula. The use of AI in these schools aims to provide personalized learning experiences for students. AI-powered private schools […]
💻 Technology
Schools are looking for chaplains, but the understanding of who – and what – chaplains are varies widely
Schools are looking for chaplains, but the understanding of who – and what – chaplains are varies widely Chaplains are being considered for public schools across the US, but there’s a lack of understanding about who they are and what services they provide. A recent poll found that 58% of Americans support chaplains in public […]
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Fixing Michigan’s teacher shortage isn’t just about getting more recruits
Fixing Michigan’s teacher shortage isn’t just about getting more recruits The teacher shortage in Michigan is severe, with nearly 500 school districts reporting teaching vacancies in the fall of 2023, exceeding the national average. The shortage is attributed to low pay, heavy workloads, and a lack of ongoing professional support, as well as the COVID-19 […]
📚 Education
More than 50% of Detroit students regularly miss class – and schools alone can’t solve the problem
More than 50% of Detroit students regularly miss class – and schools alone can’t solve the problem Detroit’s K-12 students miss class at an alarming rate, with over 50% of students regularly absent, making schools alone unable to solve the problem. Chronic absenteeism, defined as missing 10% or more school days, has become a persistent […]
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Trump seeks to reshape how schools discipline students
Trump seeks to reshape how schools discipline students The Trump administration has issued an executive order suggesting that schools have been using racially discriminatory discipline policies, aiming to reverse federal guidance aimed at reducing racial disparities in school discipline. The new executive order calls for the secretary of education to develop new school discipline guidance, […]
🏛️ Politics