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Education
fromThe New Yorker
17 hours ago

Can We Get A.I. Out of Schools?

A.I. tools are rapidly being adopted in K-12 education, raising concerns about their impact on learning and teaching practices.
Education
fromThe New Yorker
17 hours ago

Can We Get A.I. Out of Schools?

A.I. tools are rapidly being adopted in K-12 education, raising concerns about their impact on learning and teaching practices.
#ai-in-education
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
45 minutes ago

What AI Will Look Like In 2030 (And What It Means For eLearning)

AI in education is projected to grow from $5.88 billion in 2024 to $32.27 billion by 2030, indicating a significant transformation in learning.
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Online learning

College Students Losing Ability to Participate in Class Discussions Since They Offloaded Their Thinking to AI

Education
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

When AI Provides Feedback on Student Work

Students intuitively understand the limitations of AI despite limited exposure, highlighting their natural decision-making abilities and critical thinking skills.
Online learning
fromFortune
1 month ago

More than half of teens are using AI for schoolwork-and many parents don't know it | Fortune

Over half of U.S. teens use AI for schoolwork, creating a significant perception gap where parents underestimate their children's AI usage.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
45 minutes ago

What AI Will Look Like In 2030 (And What It Means For eLearning)

AI in education is projected to grow from $5.88 billion in 2024 to $32.27 billion by 2030, indicating a significant transformation in learning.
Education
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

What Will It Take to Get A.I. Out of Schools?

A growing number of parents and educators oppose the integration of A.I. in education, viewing it as manipulative and deceptive.
Online learning
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

College Students Losing Ability to Participate in Class Discussions Since They Offloaded Their Thinking to AI

Students increasingly rely on AI for thinking, leading to diminished cognitive skills and homogenized classroom discussions.
Education
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

When AI Provides Feedback on Student Work

Students intuitively understand the limitations of AI despite limited exposure, highlighting their natural decision-making abilities and critical thinking skills.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Online learning

More than half of teens are using AI for schoolwork-and many parents don't know it | Fortune

fromNature
15 hours ago

Hit a glitch in your research? Some 'night science' thinking could move it forward

The terminology of day science and night science, introduced by François Jacob, helps scientists navigate challenges in the lab by encouraging a shift in mindset towards creativity and abstract thinking.
OMG science
Psychology
fromeLearning Industry
20 hours ago

Levels Of Thinking: A Guide For Instructional Designers On How To Apply Different Thinking Types In Course Design

Levels of thinking represent a hierarchy of cognitive processes essential for effective learning design and decision-making.
Mental health
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Meta will show parents the topics of their teens' AI conversations

Meta introduces features for parents to monitor teen interactions with AI on its platforms.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
2 days ago

Meeting the moment: how scientific philanthropies are expanding their reach

Federal funding cuts in 2025 prompted increased reliance on philanthropic funding for research and development in the US.
#parenting
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

The people who grew up being described as the easy child are often the ones who, later in life, are quietly realizing they were never actually easy - they were just unseen - Silicon Canals

The label of 'easy child' often masks deeper issues of unmet needs and emotional neglect.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Children who grew up in the 1960s and 70s without structured schedules didn't just learn independence - they built an internal compass that modern children, supervised into adolescence, are rarely given the chance to develop - Silicon Canals

Children today have less freedom and fewer opportunities to solve problems independently compared to previous generations.
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago
Parenting

My Niece Desperately Wanted Something Controversial for a 16-Year-Old. My Brother Wouldn't Give It to Her, So I Did.

fromTODAY.com
2 months ago
Parenting

The 1 Life Skill This Educator Made Her Son Learn Before Middle School

Teach tweens simple, safe household tasks like making a frozen pizza to build independence, confidence, and practical skills before middle school.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
Parenting

My Son Is Starting to Notice the Way His Teachers Treat Him. I Have to Do Something About It.

Start by meeting privately with the classroom teacher to address perceived favoritism and support the child's confidence without escalating immediately.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

The people who grew up being described as the easy child are often the ones who, later in life, are quietly realizing they were never actually easy - they were just unseen - Silicon Canals

The label of 'easy child' often masks deeper issues of unmet needs and emotional neglect.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Children who grew up in the 1960s and 70s without structured schedules didn't just learn independence - they built an internal compass that modern children, supervised into adolescence, are rarely given the chance to develop - Silicon Canals

Children today have less freedom and fewer opportunities to solve problems independently compared to previous generations.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

My Niece Desperately Wanted Something Controversial for a 16-Year-Old. My Brother Wouldn't Give It to Her, So I Did.

Aunt secretly funds niece's nose job to improve her self-esteem despite parents' disapproval.
Books
fromHer Campus
2 days ago

BOTM Is Saying "Nobody Reads Anymore." But How True Is That?

The tagline 'Nobody reads anymore' by Book of the Month is misleading and promotes negative feelings about reading.
NYC parents
fromwww.newyorkfamily.com
2 days ago

NYC School Calendar 202627 Changes Frustrate Parents New York Family

The 2026-2027 NYC school calendar is causing stress for families due to a later start date and unexpected scheduling changes.
#friendship
Writing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

I became friends with a woman 40 years older than me. She taught me how to live.

A friendship flourished between two writers with a 40-year age difference, united by their passion for storytelling.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

Dr. Chet Hesson was reinstated after an investigation found no basis for claims against him regarding his support for a transgender student athlete.
#community-service
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 days ago

NYC Will Open 7 New Early Education Centers This Fall: What To Know

The city will open seven early childhood education centers, adding 240 new 3-K seats this fall to improve access for families.
Data science
fromeLearning Industry
3 days ago

Multimodal AI For Instructional Designers: What It Is, How It Works, And Why It Changes Learning Design

Multimodal AI processes and generates multiple data types, enhancing understanding and output accuracy by mimicking human information processing.
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

Body-Slamming the Department of Education

McMahon is familiar with organizations built around an increasingly unstable man who is a genius at spinning story lines that inflame the crowd and damage enemies and institutions but, if you think too hard about them, don't necessarily add up to a coherent narrative.
SF politics
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Meet the 'Godmother of Silicon Valley,' a high school teacher who quietly shaped the tech industry

Esther Wojcicki significantly influenced Silicon Valley through her innovative teaching methods and philosophy in journalism education.
fromBuzzFeed
5 days ago

People Who Were Teenagers Before Social Media Existed Are Sharing What Life Was Like

You could do something stupid at 15 and only the three people there remembered it - not the entire internet forever.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How AI and education are shaping the future of aesthetics

Aesthetic inspiration is social and collective, but aesthetic results are deeply personal. What works for one face, skin type, or bone structure won't always work for another.
Healthcare
#social-media
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

When Summer Screen Time Poses a Mental Health Risk for Teens

Increased social media use among adolescents can negatively impact mental health, particularly when combined with developmental vulnerabilities and engagement-maximizing algorithms.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Do You Want Your Kids Arguing Like a Politician?

Social media influences children's understanding of conflict and behavior more than unrealistic beauty standards do.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

When Summer Screen Time Poses a Mental Health Risk for Teens

Increased social media use among adolescents can negatively impact mental health, particularly when combined with developmental vulnerabilities and engagement-maximizing algorithms.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Do You Want Your Kids Arguing Like a Politician?

Social media influences children's understanding of conflict and behavior more than unrealistic beauty standards do.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago

'Not being taught': Parents pull children from St. Bernadette's school amid concerns * Brooklyn Paper

St. Bernadette's Catholic Academy faces growing parental dissatisfaction over management and classroom quality, contradicting its long-standing reputation.
Higher education
fromFortune
1 day ago

The Gen Z stare meets the mysterious perfect homework assignment in the age of ChatGPT. Enter the oral exam | Fortune

Oral exams are being reintroduced in higher education to combat the impact of AI on student learning and critical thinking.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 week ago

Why Engagement Is The Missing Piece In Learning Management

Engagement is essential for effective Learning Management Systems, as low participation leads to poor outcomes and limited knowledge retention.
#screen-time
Education
fromFast Company
1 day ago

This major school district just voted to ditch screens and go back to pen and paper

Los Angeles school district limits screen time, prohibiting screens in first grade and below, and restricting access to YouTube in class.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

LAUSD to vote on restricting student screen time, after years of encouraging classroom use

Los Angeles Unified plans to limit student screen time due to concerns over mental health and academic performance.
Education
fromFast Company
1 day ago

This major school district just voted to ditch screens and go back to pen and paper

Los Angeles school district limits screen time, prohibiting screens in first grade and below, and restricting access to YouTube in class.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

LAUSD to vote on restricting student screen time, after years of encouraging classroom use

Los Angeles Unified plans to limit student screen time due to concerns over mental health and academic performance.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How to Use Storytime as a Stress-Relief Tool for Kids

Children absorb adult stress, impacting their behavior and emotions, while shared reading helps regulate stress and build emotional security.
Online learning
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

To teach in the time of ChatGPT is to know pain

Generative AI has significantly complicated the role of college instructors, making teaching more challenging and demoralizing.
Education
fromeLearning Industry
22 hours ago

Can Learning Platforms Detect Burnout Before Teachers Do?

Learning platforms often fail to recognize early signals of teacher strain, focusing instead on student performance metrics.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Your Child Isn't the Problem. Their School Report Might Be.

ODD is often misdiagnosed in Black and brown children due to bias in school reports, leading to harmful consequences for their behavior and mental health.
Education
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

Seeing The Whole Student: How AI Is Reshaping Skillset Recognition And Allocation In K-12 Education

AI-driven tools in education enhance skillset recognition, providing a richer understanding of student capabilities beyond traditional assessments.
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

Diagnostic Assessment In Education: A Strategic Guide For K-12 And Higher Ed Teachers

A diagnostic assessment is a pre-instruction evaluation used to identify learners' prior knowledge, skill gaps, and misconceptions before teaching begins. Its purpose is not to grade performance, but to inform decisions about teaching, pacing, and support.
Education
Education
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Should Algebra 1 be offered to all 8th grade students?

The San Francisco school board will offer Algebra 1 as an elective for all eighth graders after community support and a study showed previous removal was ineffective.
Higher education
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Paly, Gunn to offer multivariable calculus

Foothill College will offer Multivariable Calculus at Palo Alto High School, responding to demands from parents and students.
Education
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Ontario high school students will soon need to pass financial literacy test to graduate | CBC Accessibility

Ontario high school students must pass a financial literacy test to graduate, focusing on practical money management skills.
Education
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Bring research and evidence into classroom products

Bridging the gap between learning science and classroom tools is essential for empowering educators and enhancing student learning.
Education
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Pittsburgh to close schools for NFL draft; switch to remote learning

Pittsburgh Public Schools canceled in-person classes during the NFL draft to manage increased traffic and ensure student safety.
Philosophy
fromWarpweftandway
1 month ago

Two Collaborative Learning () Events This Week

The 四海为学 Collaborative Learning Project hosts two free public events: Louise Edwards discussing childhood and gender in China on March 19, and Peter Hershock exploring AI and agency from a Buddhist perspective on March 20.
Education
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Advanced math advocate jumps into school board race

John Craig is considering a run for the Palo Alto Unified School District board, advocating for Multivariable Calculus in schools.
#education
fromChalkbeat
1 week ago
Education

A 'classroom-to-career' blueprint? A South Bronx middle school is getting tweens focused on job readiness

Education
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

Teachers Are Sharing Everyday Things Students Can't Do For Themselves Anymore

Teachers express frustration over students' lack of basic skills and interest in learning, attributing it to modern parenting and curriculum issues.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Education

Teachers Are Sharing The Everyday Things Students Can't Do For Themselves Anymore

Many teachers report students increasingly lack basic self-care, attention, and independent problem-solving skills, blaming parenting, smartphones, and growing reliance on AI.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Education

23 Students Who Spilled Family Secrets And Left Their Teachers Literally Speechless

Students frequently reveal unexpected, chaotic family secrets during class, producing surprising, candid anecdotes that teachers sometimes collect and share.
Education
fromChalkbeat
1 week ago

A 'classroom-to-career' blueprint? A South Bronx middle school is getting tweens focused on job readiness

Seventh graders from South Bronx Academy proposed a successful bill on consent in photography, showcasing their advocacy and career aspirations in law.
Education
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

Teachers Are Sharing Everyday Things Students Can't Do For Themselves Anymore

Teachers express frustration over students' lack of basic skills and interest in learning, attributing it to modern parenting and curriculum issues.
Education
fromHarvard Gazette
4 weeks ago

How high school shapes future success - Harvard Gazette

Higher 10th-grade test scores and college plans correlate with better long-term educational and earning outcomes for students.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's like a giant book club': how schools are getting children excited about reading again

Research has shown there is a reading for pleasure crisis among children in the UK, where enjoyment of books has fallen to its lowest level in two decades. Not so here at Christ Church primary, a tiny Church of England school tucked behind the maze of HS2 construction works in Camden, north London, where children fizz with excitement about books.
Books
#personalized-learning
Education
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The future of AI in schools isn't personalized learning

Personalized learning through AI often results in device-mediated instruction, lacking the essential role of teachers in student development.
Education
fromeLearning Industry
3 weeks ago

Personalized Learning: How New Tech Assists With Student-First Awareness

The shift to personalized learning emphasizes student-first awareness, leveraging technology to address individual needs and reduce cognitive overload.
Education
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The future of AI in schools isn't personalized learning

Personalized learning through AI often results in device-mediated instruction, lacking the essential role of teachers in student development.
Education
fromeLearning Industry
3 weeks ago

Personalized Learning: How New Tech Assists With Student-First Awareness

The shift to personalized learning emphasizes student-first awareness, leveraging technology to address individual needs and reduce cognitive overload.
Education
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

More Than Just Counting: The Power of 'Math Talk' at Home

Mathematical language significantly influences a child's numeracy success, surpassing general vocabulary in predicting math performance.
Digital life
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

This Teacher Broke Down What's "In" And "Out" According To Tweens

Tweens declare 'six-seven' and several 2024 slangs out for 2026; 2016 nostalgia persists, 'bad' means 'good', and 'huzz' replaces 'girlfriend/boyfriend'.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

We're Giving Our Son Something Most of His Friends Could Never Dream of Having. Uh, Now He Wants to Know Why.

Explain financial advantage as privilege, name other forms (race, ability, gender), and have simple, age-appropriate conversations to foster understanding and empathy.
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

Collective Learning In Education: Designing Learning Systems That Think Beyond The Individual

Collective learning is how a group or system creates, improves, and keeps knowledge. This knowledge lasts beyond any one person or cohort. That is the most practical collective learning definition, because it shifts the focus away from individuals and toward the learning system itself.
Online learning
Higher education
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Teachers Are the Architects of Human Potential

Schools in 50 years will likely shift from knowledge transmission to developing human potential, with teachers as facilitators fostering creativity, resilience, and adaptive thinking rather than standardized achievement.
Education
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

35 Teachers Are Sharing The "Basic" Things Students Apparently Cannot Do Themselves Anymore

Teachers report students increasingly lack basic life skills and foundational academic abilities, from self-care tasks to fundamental math and writing, with administrative support often undermining academic standards.
Education
fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

Cohort Meaning In School: How Cohorts Work In Education

A cohort in school is a group of students who begin and progress through the same grade, course, or program together.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Schools are using AI counselors to track students' mental health. Is it safe?

AI-enabled therapy platforms in schools flag at-risk students, enabling counselors to intervene and potentially save lives while addressing mental health staff shortages.
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