New research shows 1 in 3 young people use AI for personal, relational support or engaging intimately with characters and personas.
Education
The Degree Lost Its Halo: More Us Adults Now See Certifications as the Safer, Smarter Career Bet
When asked which education path offers better long-term job security, 26% of adults say certifications or skills-based programs are the safer choice, compared with just 18% who say the same about a four-year degree.
When asked which education path offers better long-term job security, 26% of adults say certifications or skills-based programs are the safer choice, compared with just 18% who say the same about a four-year degree.
When School’s Out, Community Steps In
The joy of being a kid on summer vacation offers a time to explore with your friends, discover new things about the world and yourself and recharge for a few months before heading back to school in the fall.
The joy of being a kid on summer vacation offers a time to explore with your friends, discover new things about the world and yourself and recharge for a few months before heading back to school in the fall.
5 Questions to Help Schools and Districts Make Smarter Ed Tech Decisions
Eroh & Malipatil: If a tool does not improve learning, help teachers or advance a clear instructional goal, it does not belong in the classroom.
Eroh & Malipatil: If a tool does not improve learning, help teachers or advance a clear instructional goal, it does not belong in the classroom.
GenAI Is Now in Our Childcare Centres. But There Isn’t Any Guidance
At the moment, too much of this responsibility is being pushed onto individual educators, directors and providers.
At the moment, too much of this responsibility is being pushed onto individual educators, directors and providers.
How a California District Is Transforming Education in a Rapidly Changing World
Berry, Matsuda & Fullan: Anaheim is a case study in rethinking HS, college and career through partnerships, community schools and team teaching.
Berry, Matsuda & Fullan: Anaheim is a case study in rethinking HS, college and career through partnerships, community schools and team teaching.
Edexplainer | How School Meals Are Funded
School nutrition programs, also called school food authorities (SFAs), operate financially independently of school districts and are expected to be self-sustaining.
School nutrition programs, also called school food authorities (SFAs), operate financially independently of school districts and are expected to be self-sustaining.
There Are 2 Types of Grade Inflation. Students’ Learning & Earnings Are at Risk
Aldeman: New research finds giving a D rather than an F can help. But pumping up averages lowers graduation rates, college attainment & future income.
Aldeman: New research finds giving a D rather than an F can help. But pumping up averages lowers graduation rates, college attainment & future income.
Bullying Is Common in Elementary School – And It’s More Likely to Happen in Classrooms That Are Chaotic
Our findings show that bullying is not only influenced by who children are, but by the environments they are exposed to at school.
Our findings show that bullying is not only influenced by who children are, but by the environments they are exposed to at school.
Top Accounting and Finance Careers That Benefit from an MBA
— You may start your career in accounting or finance because you are good with numbers, reports, and details. But after a few years, you might notice something important. Moving into better roles often takes more than technical knowledge. Employers also look for people who can lead teams, explain financial information clearly, and help guide…
Homeschooling vs Online School: An Honest Comparison (And What No One Tells You Before You Choose)
— If you’ve spent any time in Muslim parenting circles recently, you’ll have noticed a shift. More and more families are pulling their children out of mainstream schools — and the conversation has moved on from whether to educate at home to how. Two options dominate that conversation right now. Traditional homeschooling, where parents take…
What Are the Different Types of School Desks and How Do They Differ?
— Choosing the right desk shapes how students learn and move throughout the day. The right desk style depends on the grade level, how the teacher runs the room, and the space available. Worthington Direct Furniture Experts offers a wider range of school desks than most suppliers. Matching the right style to the right environment…
From Tutoring to Translation Help, Crowdfunding Shows Ways Teachers Use AI
Guerrier: On DonorsChoose, educators are asking for artificial intelligence tools to get essential help for the students who need it most.
Guerrier: On DonorsChoose, educators are asking for artificial intelligence tools to get essential help for the students who need it most.
Disengagement: Are We Ready to Listen to Students Now?
What we often call “disengagement” is not simply a lack of motivation, effort or discipline.
What we often call “disengagement” is not simply a lack of motivation, effort or discipline.
The Kulpa Foundation Celebrates Its Newest Scholarship Recipient
— The Kulpa Foundation has announced Ryan Connelly, a junior at Indiana University, as the latest recipient of the Kulpa Scholarship. Founded by Jason and Melissa Kulpa, The Kulpa Foundation created its scholarship programs to support students who demonstrate perseverance, community involvement, and the determination to overcome significant life challenges. Ryan’s story embodies all three.…
Connecting Prompt Writing to Other Genres of Writing
The key point is to understand that when we started writing prompts for LLMs we started by *writing* - bringing to bear the skills and techniques we already had at our disposal.
The key point is to understand that when we started writing prompts for LLMs we started by *writing* – bringing to bear the skills and techniques we already had at our disposal.