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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://www.eschoolnews.com/sel/2024/04/17/motivating-students-determination-theory/
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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...
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https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/artificial-intelligence-beats-doctors-in-accurately-assessing-eye-problems
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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...
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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.yahoo.com/news/eagle-heights-students-continue-change-171800797.html
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Apr. 15—Clinton High School senior and Miss Iowa's Teen titleholder Juliana Clark will graduate in May, but the "Be the Change" coin drive initiative that she started as a sophomore will be continued by Eagle Heights Elementary School.Over the course of three years, the initiative has raised more...
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https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/new-study-shows-gen-z-lgbtqia-students-4460102/
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Employers that foster a culture of belonging for all employees will have an advantage as Gen Z is projected to make up 27% of the workforce by 2025 and their expectations will change the workplace as we know it. Born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, this generation is poised to be the most diverse yet (majority non-white by 2026) and values remote work and diversity above traditional factors like salary.
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https://www.ngpf.org/blog/press-releases/number-of-us-public-high-school-students-guaranteed-to-take-a-personal-finance-course-on-track-to-double-to-53-by-2030/
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The number of states guaranteeing a Personal Finance course to high school students grew from 17 to 25 in the last year. The new. from nonprofit Next Gen Personal Finance and researchers at Montana State University outlines what that means for the future of financial education and where glaring gaps in access remain.
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/superior-court-trial-law-education-high-school-windsor-essex-1.7174125?cmp=rss
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"As I stated, the last thing I remember was the warning shot I pulled," said Gianna Saad.The 17-year-old was on a witness stand at the Superior Court building in Windsor, Ont., on Monday.She is playing Charlie Laval, a fictional character who stands accused of second-degree murder in the shooting...
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https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/inno/stories/profiles/2024/04/16/wayhaven-launches-tackle-mental-health-care-access.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search
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A Charlotte startup is determined to help increase access to mental health care for college students.

Co-founded in January by Christine Nicodemus and Erik Murphy, Wayhaven is an online platform and mobile app that gives students 24/7 access to a chat-based mental wellness coach that's...
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https://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/save-student-loans-relief
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Many student loan borrowers remain unaware of the benefits of income-driven repayment plans, a recent survey said. (iStock) Many borrowers currently struggling with student loan payments would benefit from enrolling in an income-driven repayment plan, according to a recent Student Debt Crisis...
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https://theconversation.com/our-research-has-found-a-way-to-help-the-teacher-shortage-and-boost-student-learning-227669
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Australian schools are facing unsustainable pressures. There are almost daily reports of too many students falling behind and not enough teachers to teach them. Meanwhile, the teachers we do have are stressed, overworked and lack adequate support in the classroom. Governments are well aware of these challenges and there is no shortage of efforts to tackle them.
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https://abc7.com/manny-espinoza-murder-frostproof-elvia-florida/14637854/
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FROSTPROOF, Fla. Emmanuel "Manny" Espinoza stabbed his mother, Elvia, more than 70 times on Saturday after she opened the door of her home in central Florida to welcome him for a visit from college, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said at a news conference. Espinoza, 21, was charged with first-degree murder and evidence tampering.
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https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/16/8/3274
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1. IntroductionAccording to the Global Burden of Disease study, nearly 11% of the global population experienced impaired mental health [1,2]. Any measures that can improve mental health are of significant importance to human well-being and sustainable development [2,3,4]. A growing body of...
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https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11423-024-10377-7?code=22709939-4f0e-4630-9ff2-a2ca8a4f31ee&error=cookies_not_supported
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Anderson, L. W., & Krathwohl, D. R. (2001). A taxonomy for learning, teaching, and assessing: A revision of Bloom's taxonomy of educational objectives. Addison Wesley Longman.
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Atman, C. J. (2019). Design timelines: Concrete and sticky representations of design process expertise....
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https://www.3blmedia.com/news/across-world-and-across-disciplines-two-leaders-converge-equity-stem
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Across the World and Across Disciplines, Two Leaders Converge on Equity in STEM



The Logitech MX #WomenWhoMaster series now turns to a pair of business leaders who took an interest in STEM and converted it into progress toward a better world.
A mechanical engineer, Lavanya Jawaharlal...
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https://www.news18.com/education-career/non-science-students-can-also-pursue-ai-based-careers-robotics-scientist-milind-raj-8852569.html
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Last Updated: April 15, 2024, 18:43 ISTMilind Raj has been a former student of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. Milind Raj said that one should not just measure a job in terms of money or packaging but the opportunity to further the field of AI. Artificial Intelligence is, without doubt, the future of the...
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5.3. Further Discussion Throughout the activities presented, the instructors maintained a supportive and unobtrusive role, offering guidance and advice when requested. During the laboratory lessons, professors aimed to capture students' interests by gradually introducing topics in terms of...
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https://www.timeshighereducation.com/blog/compassion-fatigue-limiting-academics-ability-care-students
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These days, significant attention is given to student well-being, and many institutions have started to prioritise compassionate pedagogy. However, there remains a limited focus on addressing compassion fatigue among faculty members.
As many studies have shown, there is a profound correlation...
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https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/top-kiwi-students-headed-to-ivy-league-colleges/FCNLO7FSN5BPTB3KMXDFGKM6KY/
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When Covid struck in 2020, Jade Sceats and her parents made a decision that would change the course of her life.The Kerikeri student switched from in-person learning to online.
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school, I didn't feel like I was pushed enough. The teachers have so many students and it's a big school...
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As Fentanyl Streams Over Wide-Open Border, Students Lead Effort to Combat Campus Overdoses Trump, Speaker Johnson Back Proof of Citizenship to Vote A Grieving Mother Who Lost Her Son to Fentanyl and an Expert Who Shares How We Prevent More Deaths How Taxpayers Will Heavily Subsidize Democrat Boots on the Ground This Election As Fentanyl Streams Over Wide-Open Border, Students Lead Effort to Combat Campus Overdoses Trump, Speaker Johnson Back Proof of Citizenship to Vote A Grieving Mother Who Lost Her Son to Fentanyl and an Expert Who Shares How We Prevent More Deaths This Bill Would Prevent Illegal Immigrants From Swaying Congressional Representation Stuck on Failure at WHO Biden Says Enhanced Military Alliance With Japan 'Not Aimed' at China Biden Admin's Relentless DEI Push Continues Apace Comer: Accountability for Biden Coming With or Without Impeachment HOUSE DIVIDED: Bipartisan Effort to Bar Warrantless Searches of US Citizens Falls Short Congress Is Lying to You About FISA Journalist Says CBS News Crossed 'Red Line,' Calls on Congress to Protect First Amendment Speaker Johnson's Choice for Key House Committee Sparks Backlash Trump, Speaker Johnson Back Proof of Citizenship to Vote How Taxpayers Will Heavily Subsidize Democrat Boots on the Ground This Election How States Are Punching Back on Biden Federal Election Takeover This Bill Would Prevent Illegal Immigrants From Swaying Congressional Representation EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Porn Star Finds Faith, Says Her 'Life Will Never Be the Same' EXCLUSIVE: City Manager Association Censured a Man for Refusing to Enforce a Nonexistent Vaccine Mandate.
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https://qz.com/how-many-students-use-ai-write-papers-1851407205
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Millions of students are using generative artificial intelligence to write papers as the popularity of AI chatbots such as ChatGPT proliferates. A report this week from Turnitin, an online plagiarism spotting service for educators that recently launched an AI detection tool, said that over 22...
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Amid administrative efforts to increase the annual enrollment quota for medical schools that sparked the mass walk-out of doctors across the country, the government said it would reduce the number of school teachers going forward, citing a decline in student numbers.The enrollment quota for...
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https://www.edsurge.com/news/2024-04-12-it-s-time-to-ditch-the-idea-of-edtech-disruption-but-what-comes-next
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COVID-19 was edtech's big moment, and while digital tools kept learning going for many families and schools, they also faltered. A great deal of edtech purchases went unused, equity gaps widened, and teachers and students were burned out. Combined with sobering reports on the persistent lack of strong evidence for edtech, it's no wonder why the notion of using technology to "fix broken schools" has fallen out of most startup pitch decks and education TED Talks.