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Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

'This is not about Harvard. It is about higher education.' - Harvard Gazette

The partnership between U.S. universities and government is threatened, risking a brain drain similar to post-war Europe.
Education
fromPadailypost
3 days 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.
Arts
fromArtnet News
3 days ago

Is Chinese Censorship Reaching Inside Britain's Museums? | Artnet News

London's V&A museum altered exhibition catalogues due to Chinese censorship, raising concerns about foreign influence on U.K. cultural institutions.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
4 days ago

Shanghai Jiao Tong University Student Service Center / TJAD/Zeng Qun Architecture Design Studio

The student center design responds to its unique edge site, balancing urban and natural elements while prioritizing student-centered educational philosophy.
Philosophy
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

What makes a good student - Harvard Gazette

Curiosity, rigorous thinking, integrity, and knowing when enough is enough are key qualities of successful students.
Online learning
fromArs Technica
5 days 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.
Games
fromNature
1 week ago

When career anxiety becomes gameplay: lessons from China's 'young-faculty simulator'

Green Pepper Simulator reflects the challenges faced by early-career academics in securing permanent positions and managing mental health amidst pressures.
Higher education
fromCornell Chronicle
3 days ago

April 24 event celebrates 20 years of China and Asia-Pacific studies | Cornell Chronicle

The College of Arts & Sciences will celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the Cornell Levinson Program in China and Asia-Pacific Studies on April 24.
#ai-in-education
fromEpicenter NYC
1 week ago
Education

Parents say NYC schools' AI policy leaves out what matters most: students - Epicenter NYC

Guidelines on AI use in schools focus on staff usage, leaving student use ambiguous and raising concerns among parents and educators.
Education
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

5 Lessons From NYC Schools' New Guidance On Artificial Intelligence

New York City Public Schools released formal AI guidance prioritizing student safety and human oversight in decision-making processes.
Education
fromTheregister
6 days ago

China wants AI to prepare school lessons and mark homework

China's action plan aims to integrate AI into education, enhancing teaching methods and ensuring secure implementation.
Education
fromEpicenter NYC
1 week ago

Parents say NYC schools' AI policy leaves out what matters most: students - Epicenter NYC

Guidelines on AI use in schools focus on staff usage, leaving student use ambiguous and raising concerns among parents and educators.
Education
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

5 Lessons From NYC Schools' New Guidance On Artificial Intelligence

New York City Public Schools released formal AI guidance prioritizing student safety and human oversight in decision-making processes.
#higher-education
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Ancient Chinese Game That Led to the AI Boom

AlphaGo was just a 'baby' project, as he put it to me, and he was an accomplished amateur player. But it still took him down.
Artificial intelligence
Education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 days ago

Berkeley private school with a colorful and groundbreaking past turns 80

Berkwood Hedge, founded by five mothers in the 1950s, has evolved into a progressive school with diverse programs and a rich history.
#social-media
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

The problem isn't screens - it's why school feels so fake - Silicon Canals

Adolescents may prefer social media for its perceived authenticity over the pressures of in-person interactions.
fromWIRED
3 months ago
World news

Why Everyone Is Suddenly in a 'Very Chinese Time' in Their Lives

Online communities are embracing Chinese aesthetics, products, and identity through viral memes and consumer enthusiasm despite political tensions.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

The problem isn't screens - it's why school feels so fake - Silicon Canals

Adolescents may prefer social media for its perceived authenticity over the pressures of in-person interactions.
#china
fromNature
3 weeks ago
European startups

China is an innovation powerhouse - but it should do more fundamental research

European startups
fromNature
3 weeks ago

China is an innovation powerhouse - but it should do more fundamental research

China's businesses are crucial for innovation, contributing significantly to R&D, but fundamental research investment remains low compared to the U.S.
Education
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

One Year Online Master's in Education Programs: 4 Top Options to Consider

Many educators pursue 1 year online master's in education programs to balance teaching responsibilities with further education.
Higher education
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

These California high schools defy typical UC admissions patterns

California's UC acceptance rates for in-state applicants reached a nine-year high, with Mission High School leading in UC Berkeley admissions.
#education
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago
Education

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.
Education
fromHarvard Gazette
3 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.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

What an ancient Chinese philosopher can teach us about Americans' obsession with college rankings

Ancient Daoist philosophy offers Asian American families perspective on reducing harmful status-striving in college admissions by shifting focus from competition to contentment.
Education
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Most parents of children in denominational schools want to keep existing ethos but more want co-education

A majority of Irish parents prefer schools to retain their denominational ethos and support co-education.
Higher education
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

'You won't be able to AI your way through an oral exam': Colleges have an Ancient Greek-style solution to the Gen Z stare | Fortune

Oral exams are being reintroduced in higher education to combat the negative effects of generative AI on student learning and critical thinking.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

How China Learned to Love the Classics

It wasn't until Whitmarsh had been herded into the main hall that he grasped what he'd signed up for: 'a geopolitical event, not an intellectual one,' as he put it, with hosts including Greece and China's ministries of culture.
World politics
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I've taught thousands of people how to use AI here's what I've learned

Success with AI depends on curiosity and critical thinking rather than technical ability, treating AI as a learnable skill requiring clear direction and proper context rather than a magic solution.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Chinese seniors are using AI translation to flex their political muscle in S.F.

AI translation tools are enabling Cantonese-speaking seniors in San Francisco to communicate directly with city officials, reducing their dependence on bilingual intermediaries and increasing their political influence.
Education
fromChalkbeat
4 weeks ago

Goodbye, Regents. Hello, Portrait of a Graduate. NYC educators: Tell us what's next.

New York will replace Regents exams with a new evaluation framework called Portrait of a Graduate starting in the 2027-28 school year.
Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm an American who studied at universities in China. The Chinese system was cheaper and set me up for success after graduation.

Chinese universities actively support international student integration and career pathways, contrasting sharply with limited opportunities for international graduates in the US.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

How America Lost Its Shine in China

Chinese perceptions of America have shifted from viewing it as an unquestionably superior destination to seeing it as economically precarious, with citizens living on the edge of financial catastrophe.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Walters: California's reading reforms drive push for better math skills in early grades

California passed legislation requiring phonics-based reading instruction and teacher training to address critically low student reading proficiency rates, with proposed similar measures for mathematics achievement.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

C'mon, Professors, Assign the Hard Reading

Assigning whole novels in literature classes restores deep reading, rebuilds attention, and enables students to engage meaningfully despite technological distractions.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

In China, AI is no longer optional for some kids. It's part of the curriculum

"If a rover comes across a crater in front of it, for instance, it can't decide what to do after communicating with Earth," he says, because sending signals across space takes too long. "It must decide on its own. So I think AI is very important for the nation's deep space exploration."
Artificial intelligence
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

Online Course: Medieval Education: From Schools to Universities - Medievalists.net

Explore the history of education in the Middle Ages through the development of schools, curriculums, the growth of universities, and the diverse individuals who were involved in teaching and learning during this 1000 years of history. Class begins on Saturday, January 24th. This six-week course includes live 90-minute sessions with Ryder Patzuk-Russell each week from 12:00 to 1:30 pm EST.
History
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The A.I. Free For All In Schools

A parent is worried about an assignment requiring her son to use A.I. They bring on Jeff Young from the Learning Curve podcast to unpack what the listener's teacher was trying to get at, some good uses for ChatGPT (versus the bad ones), how A.I. ruined the em dash, and more.
Parenting
Online learning
fromMedium
6 months ago

The world doesn't need more courses-It needs better ones

Learning should prioritize ethics, accessibility, and human-centered design over short crash tutorials to cultivate responsible, inclusive, long-term creativity.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

They moved to China for a new adventure. Their 3 kids gained independence - and mom has time for hobbies.

Usually when people have children, it deters them from travel, but we went completely the other way,
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Amid Trump crackdown on Chinese students, one US university appears to block them altogether

In a letter addressed to Purdue leadership, which was publicized Friday and shared exclusively with the Guardian, dozens of signatories argue that the university soft banning students based on their nationality erodes higher education's core values of meritocracy, equality and academic freedom. They called on Purdue to clarify any instructions it has given graduate admissions committees and to restore offers to scores of international students they say the university rescinded last year.
US politics
fromWarpweftandway
2 months ago

Confucian Web Top 10 Books of 2025

当代儒学发展开始突破传统哲学和思想史范式解读,更注重从宗教属性、文明维度挖掘儒学价值,且强调儒学与公共生活、历史实践的结合,影响日益全面且深入,彰显了儒学强大而持久的生命力。
Philosophy
Education
fromState of the Planet
1 month ago

Bringing Climate Research to New York City's Classrooms

Over 500 NYC educators gathered at Columbia University's Teachers College for the third annual NYC Mid-Winter Climate Institute to integrate climate education into K-12 classrooms and address gaps in climate curriculum implementation.
Philosophy
fromWarpweftandway
2 months ago

Summer School in Classical Chinese and Classical Japanese

Ca' Foscari and Princeton offer a summer program teaching Classical Chinese and Classical Japanese/Kanbun with grammar-focused tracks for students preparing for premodern China/Japan graduate study.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

23 Ways You're Already Living in the Chinese Century

A decade ago, China's political leaders laid out an ambitious industrial plan: By 2025, they pledged, their country would be a world capital, with the goal of moving from "Chinese speed to Chinese quality, the transformation of Chinese products to Chinese brands." This is the difference, they wrote, between "Made in China" and "Created in China." At WIRED, we never take what the government (ours or anybody else's) says at face value.
World news
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
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

NYC is proposing a public high school with an AI focus. Parents are pushing back.

New York City proposes Next Generation Technology High School, a screened admissions high school focused on AI and computer science, replacing Urban Assembly School of Business for Young Women, but families oppose the plan citing concerns about curriculum control by tech companies.
Artificial intelligence
fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

The Promise Of Personalized AI Education In A Country With Many Cultures

AI-driven learning platforms personalize instruction in Indian schools by analyzing student interactions to provide individualized support and expand equitable access to tailored education.
World news
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

The Rise of China's Strategic Soft Power and its Global Impact

U.S. transactional foreign policy and reliance on hard power are accelerating China’s strategic rise through innovation, supply-chain dominance, and expanded soft-power influence.
Philosophy
fromWarpweftandway
1 month ago

Conference: Ethics in Chinese Philosophy

HKUST's Division of Humanities hosts an international conference on Ethics in Chinese Philosophy, examining Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism to address modern challenges through traditional ethical frameworks.
Philosophy
fromWarpweftandway
2 months ago

Collaborative Learning Roundtables on the Zhuangzi

Call for 100–250-word abstracts for Zhuangzi roundtables on humor, irony, and absurdity, scheduled April–May; indicate English or Mandarin; events free and open.
Philosophy
fromWarpweftandway
2 months ago

Summer Seminar in Asian Philosophy and Scholasticism, 2026

Comparative seminar examining Neo-Confucian and Scholastic perspectives on mind, metaphysics, cognition, and their relevance to contemporary science will convene in Rome, June 18–27, 2026.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

Why Reflections on Teaching Philosophy Matter: A Call for Contributions

Effective philosophy teaching cultivates student participation through course design, assessments, and informal pedagogies that encourage thinking aloud, testing partial ideas, and revising views publicly.
Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm an American who studied abroad at Zhejiang University in China. It was unlike anything I experienced back in the US.

Zhejiang University combines rigorous academics with comfortable dorms, affordable high-quality campus meals, and a sprawling multi-campus environment where students prioritize serious study.
Education
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I went to graduate school in China and the US. I had more educational freedom in Hong Kong.

A touring jazz bassist pursued a self-directed master's in Hong Kong, supported by a generous stipend that funded living while allowing continued music gigs.
Higher education
fromNature
2 months ago

China to punish universities that fail to sanction research misconduct

China will penalize universities that fail to investigate or sanction researchers involved in serious research misconduct.
#academic-freedom
Higher education
fromCornell Chronicle
2 months ago

Three Cornellians named Schwarzman Scholars for study in China | Cornell Chronicle

Three Cornell affiliates—Qiqi (Kiara) Shan ’26, Ruihao (Ray) Lin, J.D. ’24, and Isaac McCurdy ’21—were named Schwarzman Scholars to study a master’s in global affairs at Tsinghua University.
Education
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Education Leadership in Action

School leaders face unprecedented challenges including staffing shortages, declining morale, and decision fatigue while expected to drive innovation and improvement.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago

terraced landscapes anchor hands-on learning at shenzhen elementary school

Wuzhou Elementary School is a public primary located in central , designed by People's Architecture Office (PAO) to support contemporary educational models that emphasize creativity, exploration, and experiential learning. The project responds to Shenzhen's broader transition from an industrial economy to one oriented toward innovation by reconsidering how architectural space can support evolving modes of education. The school is conceived as a three-dimensional 'Learning Landscape,' replacing conventional classroom-and-corridor arrangements with a continuous field of varied spatial conditions.
Education
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

How Dual Enrollment/Early College Has Changed (opinion)

This idea was based on the parallel between the pluck and elan that are characteristic of both the early-college students I worked with and that of America's hardest-working founding father. Five years after I wrote the book, I had the opportunity to revisit the field for a revised edition, making it appropriate to ask, after Thomas Jefferson's song in the second act of Hamilton, "What'd I Miss": How has early college/dual enrollment changed over the past half decade?
Higher education
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

How to Not Think Like a Bot

The most exciting moments for a teacher come when students stumble onto something unexpected-when they run to my office to tell me about a new twist in their thinking about birds in Sula or the discovery of yet another biblical reflection in Housekeeping. Those revelations come only when they survey the text as it is, not as they assume it to be.
Education
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

The Case for Centers for Teaching and Learning (opinion)

This is a striking decision at a moment when public confidence in higher education is eroding. It is also puzzling because rigorous research and evaluation have demonstrated, over and over, the value of the work of centers for teaching and learning, including positive impacts on student learning outcomes, institutional effectiveness and faculty development.
Higher education
Education
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

The campaign for Romanian to become a GCSE option

A campaign seeks to add Romanian as a GCSE option, citing 2021 census data showing 159,000 Romanian speakers in London as the second most-spoken language after English.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Teachers Are Revealing The Things About Education That No One Wants To Admit But Are 100% True

Just because suspensions are down doesn't mean behaviors have improved.
Education
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

How to stop slumping American math scores - Harvard Gazette

American student math performance has stagnated and fallen, leaving the U.S. well below peer nations and risking long-term economic and educational consequences.
Education
fromFortune
1 month ago

American schools weren't broken until Silicon Valley used a lie to convince them they were-now reading and math scores are plummeting | Fortune

Utah's student test scores declined after implementing computer-adaptive testing in 2014, reflecting a global trend of declining academic performance correlated with increased classroom technology use.
Education
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

The Homeschooling Hack

Homeschooling in New York City is rapidly expanding and diversifying, attracting families seeking autonomy, alternative learning models, and greater academic focus.
fromThe Good Life France
2 months ago

Guide to French schools and education for expats - The Good Life France

Education is compulsory in France for children aged between three and 16 years of age. Schools can be public or private and, under certain circumstances, there is the possibility of home-schooling. Some parents moving to France may choose an international school for their children or teenagers, with lessons taught partly in English, sometimes following a UK or American curriculum. We moved to France with children aged 14 and 11 in 2018.
Education
Education
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Ex-Microsoft exec says college curricula need a revamp - here's the curriculum to succeed in an AI world

Education systems must be redesigned to combine liberal arts and STEM, teaching continuous, personalized learning and social-technical skills for partnership with intelligent machines.
Education
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Teacher panel rejects Multivariable Calculus at Paly, says it would amplify pressure on students, hinder 'wellness'

Palo Alto High School administrators rejected a teacher's Multivariable Calculus course, favoring a Foothill College instructor to teach it during the school day.
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