Education
Retraining workers automated out of the workforce; blending the digital and the physical in the classroom; democratizing credentialing—this page covers the trends and news that will guide the future of education.
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https://mondoweiss.net/2024/04/to-rebuild-gazas-healthcare-system-medical-students-from-gaza-need-support/
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Mondoweiss
Samah Hararah's fate is uncertain. "I aspired to graduate from medical school. But our university has been destroyed — its president and teachers martyred. Who will restore our dreams?" His story is a regrettably familiar one. For months, Israel has bombarded Gaza — killing more than 32,600, the vast majority being women and children.
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https://www.newser.com/story/349046/ai-generated-copy-flagged-in-millions-of-student-papers.html
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Newser
In other words, "students have submitted more than 22 million papers that may have used generative AI in the past year," per Wired. But learners aren't the only ones using AI to catch a break in the classroom. According to CNN, a growing number of teachers are using AI to grade essays on platforms such as ChatGPT, Writable, Grammarly, and EssayGrader.
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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/mumbai-univs-phd-students-give-biggest-tick-to-biz-policy/articleshow/109466460.cms
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Timesofindia
Mumbai: Of the total pool of PhD students graduating from Mumbai University, 54 or nearly 10% of them pursued it in Business Policy and Administration (BPA). University data shows that BPA was the most sought-after field of study among the doctoral cohort of 2022-23, followed by chemistry with 35 PhD students graduating in the subject.
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https://stemeducation.nd.edu/resources/scientific-phenomena/december-2016
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Stemeducation
December Puzzling Phenomenon: Mysterious M&Ms
Developed by Sarah Lamphier, December 2016
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Properties/interactions of matter, specifically solubility and possibly density
Introduction & Phenomenon
I was snacking on some M&Ms and accidentally dropped a few into my cup of water. Before I...
Developed by Sarah Lamphier, December 2016
Concept
Properties/interactions of matter, specifically solubility and possibly density
Introduction & Phenomenon
I was snacking on some M&Ms and accidentally dropped a few into my cup of water. Before I...
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https://www.klkntv.com/fair-at-lincoln-northeast-gives-students-a-look-at-unl-science-programs/
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Klkntv
Fair at Lincoln Northeast gives students a look at UNL science programs
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LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) - Lincoln Northeast High School hosted a college fair Wednesday evening with the University of Nebraska Lincoln.
The event promoted the College of...
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LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) - Lincoln Northeast High School hosted a college fair Wednesday evening with the University of Nebraska Lincoln.
The event promoted the College of...
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https://www.techlearning.com/news/educator-edtech-review-makeblock-mbot-neo-and-ultimate-robotics-and-coding-kits
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Techlearning
Makeblock mBot Neo and mBot Ultimate robotic coding kits offer powerful solutions for students in elementary through high school. These can be controlled manually, with visual block or Python programming. . The mBot Neo and Ultimate robotics kits are an engaging and flexible platform for students to creatively explore coding and robotics.
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https://lawandcrime.com/lawsuit/teacher-made-student-he-sexually-abused-and-impregnated-have-an-abortion-lawsuit/
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Lawandcrime
A California high school teacher is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student and, after impregnating her, forcing her to get an abortion. According to a lawsuit filed Wednesday, a woman identified only as "Jane Doe" has sued Shawn Thomas, a teacher at Leigh High School, for allegedly sexually abusing her when she was a 15-year-old student there in 2003.
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https://www.startribune.com/12-students-and-teacher-killed-at-columbine-to-be-remembered-at-25th-anniversary-vigil/600360071/
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Startribune
DENVER — The 12 students and one teacher killed in the Columbine High School shooting will be remembered Friday in a vigil on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the tragedy. The gathering, set up by gun safety and other organizations, is the main public event marking the anniversary, which is more subdued than in previous milestone years.
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https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/georgia/tybee-island-orange-crush-disrupt-black-students-big-crowds-brought-chaos-2023/85-a5d58e2c-8add-4631-8b4e-56f0f7041fb6
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11alive
Thousands of Black college students are expected this weekend for an annual spring bash at Georgia's largest public beach.
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. — Thousands of Black college students expected this weekend for an annual spring bash at Georgia's largest public beach will be greeted by dozens of extra...
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. — Thousands of Black college students expected this weekend for an annual spring bash at Georgia's largest public beach will be greeted by dozens of extra...
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https://torontolife.com/city/editors-letter-how-ontario-schools-lure-and-abandon-international-students/
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Torontolife
Conestoga College's pamphlet for foreign students is a master class in seduction. The Viewbook, as it's called, is lush with eye-popping numbers and images of cheerful transplants from China, India, Tanzania and beyond. The Waterloo region is presented as a wonderland of higher education, one that teems, as we learn on page two, with "bustling nightlife, affordable housing and public transit." Were I a prospective student in, say, Delhi, Changsha or Manila, I'd be on the first plane out.
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13322981/Students-surnames-later-alphabet-lower-grades.html?ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss
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Dailymail
Bad news for Walkers, Youngs, and Zimmermans! Students with surnames that come later in the alphabet are given lower grades, study finds Students with surnames later in the alphabet are given lower grades Teachers might get more irritable the further they get through the alphabet By Shivali Best...
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https://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/social-security-student-loans
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Foxbusiness
Roughly 3.5 million Americans 60 and older hold over $125 billion in student loans. (iStock) Millions of older Americans at risk of defaulting on student loan payments may lose some of their Social Security benefits, Democratic lawmakers said in a letter urging President Joe Biden's...
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3258869/hong-kong-primary-schools-should-shift-away-written-exams-reduce-stress-pupils-education-authorities
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Scmp
Education in Hong Kong Learn more Education Bureau launches mental health charter for pupils, asks schools to review exam formats and frequency to improve primary children's mental health Authorities also reveal in letter to lawmakers that 32 pupils committed suicide last year Education in Hong Kong.
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https://today.uic.edu/local-students-take-part-in-mariachi-workshops-as-part-of-uics-first-latin-american-music-festival/
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Today
Among the groups working with the younger players were members of three ensembles, Mariachi de la Universidad de Veracruzana, UIC's ensemble Mariachi Fuego and the group Duo Destello. The Latin American Music Festival also featured events on Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13. . Michael Espinosa, an adjunct lecturer at UIC, is also the director of Mariachi Fuego, which formed in 2014.
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https://s39613.pcdn.co/articles/course-design-ideas/advocating-for-student-preparedness-with-the-implementation-of-a-pre-course/
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S39613
Ensuring a successful educational experience for our students is akin to the art of culinary development, where thoughtful preparation is fundamental. Just as a chef with pre-developed culinary skills meticulously selects ingredients and carefully plans before creating a masterpiece, educators...
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https://allafrica.com/stories/202404170501.html
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Allafrica
University students from Kano, Katsina and Jigawa states have called for the provision of adequate security presence in schools as a measure of restoring parents' and students' confidence on safety. The students made the call in Kano during a panel discussion with decision makers on school safety, organised by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to mark the 10th anniversary of the Chibok schoolgirls' abduction.
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https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/artificial-intelligence-beats-doctors-in-accurately-assessing-eye-problems
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Cam
The clinical knowledge and reasoning skills of GPT-4 are approaching the level of specialist eye doctors, a study led by the University of Cambridge has found.
GPT-4 - a 'large language model' - was tested against doctors at different stages in their careers, including unspecialised junior...
GPT-4 - a 'large language model' - was tested against doctors at different stages in their careers, including unspecialised junior...
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https://www.eschoolnews.com/sel/2024/04/17/motivating-students-determination-theory/
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Eschoolnews
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In the ever-evolving landscape of education, one prevailing challenge persists: motivating students. The last few years have witnessed a noticeable shift in student behavior, consisting of apathy, absenteeism, and a lack of engagement. This phenomenon is not merely a reflection of...
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, one prevailing challenge persists: motivating students. The last few years have witnessed a noticeable shift in student behavior, consisting of apathy, absenteeism, and a lack of engagement. This phenomenon is not merely a reflection of...
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https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/maryland/washington-county/hagerstown-college-students-upbeat-about-job-prospects-in-region/
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Dcnewsnow
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — The campus of Hagerstown Community College was abuzz midweek for the annual career fair.
Many employers from around the state filled the campus field house as students were upbeat about their prospects on the job market.
"As a software engineer I hope to specialize...
Many employers from around the state filled the campus field house as students were upbeat about their prospects on the job market.
"As a software engineer I hope to specialize...
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https://reason.com/volokh/2024/04/17/high-school-student-allegedly-suspended-for-saying-illegal-alien-in-class-discussion/
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Reason
The New York Post (Yaron Steinbuch) reports: A 16-year-old North Carolina high school student says he was suspended just for saying "illegal alien" while discussing word meaning in English class — possibly ruining his chances of landing a college sports scholarship. Christian McGhee, a student at...
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https://newsbusters.org/blogs/culture/tierin-rose-mandelburg/2024/04/17/16-year-old-student-suspended-after-saying-illegal
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Newsbusters
Nope, we aren't even kidding.
A 16-year-old student from North Carolina was suspended for three days last week after using the term "illegal alien" in his English class. The student used the phrase to gain a deeper understanding of an assignment and was penalized for it, The Carolina Journal...
A 16-year-old student from North Carolina was suspended for three days last week after using the term "illegal alien" in his English class. The student used the phrase to gain a deeper understanding of an assignment and was penalized for it, The Carolina Journal...
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https://theconversation.com/digital-textbooks-expand-learning-for-engineering-students-south-african-study-225710
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Theconversation
In the past four years it's become increasingly common for part or all of a university student's learning to happen online. This transition to digital learning platforms has highlighted the digital divide within educational contexts. In poorer, less resourced and connected countries like South Africa, this divide is not merely a matter of who has access to digital devices and who doesn'It's also about whether students are digitally literate.