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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Petaluma school district considers universal phone ban, but students not convinced it will work

Petaluma City Schools may implement a ban on cellphone use during school hours across all grade levels.
Artificial intelligence
fromBig Think
1 month ago

AI is already in the classroom. It's time colleges caught up.

Large language models like ChatGPT are reshaping education, akin to previous technological innovations such as calculators and personal computers.
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Posh accents make you sound clever, say kids - it's bad for Yorkshire

One crucial finding of our study indicates that children associate the middle-class SSBE accent with intelligence, while they perceive the Yorkshire accent as lacking cleverness.
London politics
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Reclaiming the Arts in Public Schools

From prehistoric cave paintings in Lascaux to the rhythmic beats of tribal drums echoing across ancient landscapes, artistic expression is as old as humanity.
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | What's at Risk for Medicine at Harvard

The Trump administration's decision to review $9 billion in federal funds awarded to Harvard highlights a dangerous precedent of government intrusion in the autonomy of educational institutions.
OMG science
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Nearly 400 books at U.S. Naval Academy removed in DEI purge

"The Naval Academy's removal of nearly 400 books marks a significant step in the Trump administration's effort to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion materials from federal agencies."
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

How Would Shutting Down the Education Department Disrupt Public Schools?

The shutdown of the Department of Education would significantly harm vulnerable students and disproportionately affect Red states reliant on federal aid.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

If Preschool Isn't Prep Time, What Should We Do Now?

Research shows that preschool is crucial for lifelong learning and emotional regulation, focusing on whole-child development rather than just academic preparation.
Parenting
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

Trump's Vivisection of the Department of Education

The Trump Administration announced major layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education and signed an executive order intending to incapacitate the agency.
UK news
fromNature
5 months ago

UK PhD students welcome 8% pay boost, but demand more to meet rising living costs

UKRI announces an 8% pay rise for PhD stipends, marking the largest increase since 2003.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.esquire.com
5 months ago

Arizona Book Banners Notch Another Victory; JD Vance Gives a Concerning Speech in Europe

Organized parental groups in Scottsdale successfully pushed for book bans in schools, claiming many lacked educational value.
fromBKReader
7 months ago

Plan to Close Crown Heights School Shelved After Community Outcry

Community members were not involved in the decision to close P.S./M.S. 394, leading to heightened tension and outcry during the Panel for Education Policy meeting.
fromNature
9 months ago

Far-right governments seek to cut billions of euros from research in Europe

Far-right parties' rise in Europe threatens science funding, leading to significant budget cuts and reduced support for research and education.
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