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Non-profit organizations
fromNature
1 day ago

Meeting the moment: how scientific philanthropies are expanding their reach

Federal funding cuts in 2025 prompted increased reliance on philanthropic funding for research and development in the US.
#ai-in-education
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 week ago

Rethinking Education With AI: Create More Engaging Learning Experiences With AI-Powered Learning Design

AI can enhance learning design by personalizing experiences and improving relevance, but risks of generic content and diminished critical thinking remain.
Education
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Artificial Intelligence in Education Needs Design, Not Devotion

AI's impact on education varies based on its integration into the curriculum, influencing both performance and the depth of learning.
Education
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

This Is What Fully Automated School Looks Like

AI tools are increasingly enabling students to automate their schoolwork, raising concerns about academic integrity.
Higher education
fromNature
1 day ago

Don't let your students use AI as a ghostwriter

AI-generated research proposals may appear polished but often lack deep understanding and critical thinking.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 week ago

Rethinking Education With AI: Create More Engaging Learning Experiences With AI-Powered Learning Design

AI can enhance learning design by personalizing experiences and improving relevance, but risks of generic content and diminished critical thinking remain.
Education
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Artificial Intelligence in Education Needs Design, Not Devotion

AI's impact on education varies based on its integration into the curriculum, influencing both performance and the depth of learning.
Education
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

This Is What Fully Automated School Looks Like

AI tools are increasingly enabling students to automate their schoolwork, raising concerns about academic integrity.
Education
fromeLearning Industry
10 hours ago

Seeing The Whole Student: How AI Is Reshaping Skillset Recognition And Allocation In K-12 Education

AI-driven tools in education enhance skillset recognition, providing a richer understanding of student capabilities beyond traditional assessments.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

Dr. Chet Hesson was reinstated after an investigation found no basis for claims against him regarding his support for a transgender student athlete.
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Body-Slamming the Department of Education

McMahon is familiar with organizations built around an increasingly unstable man who is a genius at spinning story lines that inflame the crowd and damage enemies and institutions but, if you think too hard about them, don't necessarily add up to a coherent narrative.
SF politics
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

What Are Knowledge Pillars? A Strategic Framework For Instructional Designers And Learning Architects

Knowledge pillars organize and connect information in learning systems, enhancing clarity and application of skills within a unified framework.
Careers
fromBusiness Matters
11 hours ago

How resilient leaders help their teams thrive through change

Resilience in business means continuing to move forward despite challenges and is heavily influenced by effective leadership.
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Case of the Disappearing Scientists

The mystery of the missing scientists began with a Silver Alert. In late February, a retired Air Force major general named Neil McCasland left his house in New Mexico for a walk and never returned.
OMG science
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 day ago

NYC Will Open 7 New Early Education Centers This Fall: What To Know

The city will open seven early childhood education centers, adding 240 new 3-K seats this fall to improve access for families.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
Data science
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

Multimodal AI For Instructional Designers: What It Is, How It Works, And Why It Changes Learning Design

Multimodal AI processes and generates multiple data types, enhancing understanding and output accuracy by mimicking human information processing.
#education
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Exam-obsessed' schools leave pupils unready for work, Alan Milburn says

An exam-focused education system is failing to prepare young people for the workforce, emphasizing the need for real-world skills development.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Exam-obsessed' schools leave pupils unready for work, Alan Milburn says

An exam-focused education system is failing to prepare young people for the workforce, emphasizing the need for real-world skills development.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Meet the 'Godmother of Silicon Valley,' a high school teacher who quietly shaped the tech industry

Esther Wojcicki significantly influenced Silicon Valley through her innovative teaching methods and philosophy in journalism education.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

School choice is booming in Iowa. Are students better off?

Cedar Rapids Community School District faces potential closures due to competition from charter and private schools amid funding challenges.
fromFast Company
5 days ago

How AI and education are shaping the future of aesthetics

Aesthetic inspiration is social and collective, but aesthetic results are deeply personal. What works for one face, skin type, or bone structure won't always work for another.
Healthcare
fromeLearning Industry
8 hours ago

Diagnostic Assessment In Education: A Strategic Guide For K-12 And Higher Ed Teachers

A diagnostic assessment is a pre-instruction evaluation used to identify learners' prior knowledge, skill gaps, and misconceptions before teaching begins. Its purpose is not to grade performance, but to inform decisions about teaching, pacing, and support.
Education
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

Suffolk health checks: The new school gate conversation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK medical landscape has moved dramatically in the last twelve months, showing a clear move away from fad diets and toward regulated, injectable treatments. This shift is not staying local; it's already visible across London clinics and private healthcare providers, where demand has accelerated sharply over the past year.
Medicine
Careers
fromFast Company
13 hours ago

Why second chance hiring is smart business

The job market is challenging, especially for individuals with justice-involved pasts, who face significant barriers to employment.
#child-care
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 day ago

New 3-K and Pre-K Seats Coming to Bronx and Brooklyn

Mayor Mamdani's team is expanding child care by reopening seven early childhood sites, adding approximately 1,000 new pre-K and 3-K seats this fall.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

LAUSD seeks to expand affordable child care by using spare classrooms, shuttered centers

LAUSD plans to double infant care centers to address affordability and boost enrollment in district schools.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 day ago

New 3-K and Pre-K Seats Coming to Bronx and Brooklyn

Mayor Mamdani's team is expanding child care by reopening seven early childhood sites, adding approximately 1,000 new pre-K and 3-K seats this fall.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

LAUSD seeks to expand affordable child care by using spare classrooms, shuttered centers

LAUSD plans to double infant care centers to address affordability and boost enrollment in district schools.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

Why AI-Enabled Training Is Becoming A Business Imperative Across Many Industries

Organizations face a significant skills gap, with only 5% of hiring managers reporting sufficient talent to meet project demands.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.
Education
fromMission Local
5 hours ago

Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Should Algebra 1 be offered to all 8th grade students?

The San Francisco school board will offer Algebra 1 as an elective for all eighth graders after community support and a study showed previous removal was ineffective.
Careers
fromTalentLMS Blog
1 day ago

Skills Inventory: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Build One

A skills inventory provides real-time visibility of employee skills, helping organizations identify gaps and optimize workforce planning.
Education
fromPortland Mercury
4 hours ago

With Portland Public Schools' Budget in Peril, All Eyes Are on the State - Portland Mercury

Portland Public Schools faces a $50 million budget shortfall, highlighting systemic funding failures in Oregon's education system.
#higher-education
Higher education
fromFast Company
2 days ago

This university leader has advice for his corporate counterparts

Daniel Diermeier's leadership at Vanderbilt University focuses on avoiding politicization and adhering to core purposes, resulting in increased applications and selectivity.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

I'm a 'Roll up Your Sleeves' Leader - Here's How it's Paying Off

Hands-on leadership thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and balancing coaching with accountability to empower teams and drive results.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
3 days ago

How To Create Impactful Scripts For Scenario-Based Training

Scenario-based training enhances employee retention and knowledge recall, addressing skill shortages and diverse workforce needs in a rapidly changing corporate landscape.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
8 hours ago

California is leading national preschool expansion, but quality lags, report says

California's preschool expansion has increased enrollment but needs to improve the quality of early education programs.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
3 days ago

eBook Launch: eLearning Designer's Notebook

Effective learning design enhances engagement, relevance, and personalization in L&D programs, improving knowledge retention and hands-on experience.
Education
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Bring research and evidence into classroom products

Bridging the gap between learning science and classroom tools is essential for empowering educators and enhancing student learning.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
4 days ago

How AIPowered Learning Tools Are Transforming Employee Training

AI transforms Learning and Development by providing hyper-personalized training experiences that enhance efficiency and employee satisfaction.
Education
fromwww.cbc.ca
10 hours ago

Ontario high school students will soon need to pass financial literacy test to graduate | CBC Accessibility

Ontario high school students must pass a financial literacy test to graduate, focusing on practical money management skills.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
5 days ago

Why Engagement Is The Missing Piece In Learning Management

Engagement is essential for effective Learning Management Systems, as low participation leads to poor outcomes and limited knowledge retention.
Education
fromSecuritymagazine
2 days ago

Safe Learning 101 Program Supports Schools in Strengthening Campus Security

Security 101 launched Safe Learning 101 to enhance K-12 school safety through expert consulting and intelligent design before incidents occur.
Education
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Pittsburgh to close schools for NFL draft; switch to remote learning

Pittsburgh Public Schools canceled in-person classes during the NFL draft to manage increased traffic and ensure student safety.
Education
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How to Develop Creative Potential

Creative potential combines original thinking with motivation, growing through knowledge, experience, and small actions that invite ideas and explore options.
Philosophy
fromWarpweftandway
1 month ago

Two Collaborative Learning () Events This Week

The 四海为学 Collaborative Learning Project hosts two free public events: Louise Edwards discussing childhood and gender in China on March 19, and Peter Hershock exploring AI and agency from a Buddhist perspective on March 20.
Education
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Parent who is critical of Rowena Chiu enters school board race

Linda Henigin is running for Palo Alto school board against Rowena Chiu's allies, focusing on student mental health and academic equity.
Higher education
fromPoynter
2 days ago

As statehouse coverage shrinks, student journalists are stepping in to fill the void - Poynter

Student journalists at Franklin College cover the Indiana General Assembly, gaining real-world experience and filling gaps in legislative coverage.
Education
fromPadailypost
6 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.
Higher education
fromNature
3 days ago

A step-by-step guide to nailing your tenure promotion package

Tenure processes in academia can be opaque and stressful, impacting the ability to highlight significant research contributions.
Education
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

UK government seeks collaborators for AI tutoring tools for schools | Computer Weekly

The UK government seeks EdTech and AI companies to develop tutoring tools for underrepresented students in schools.
Education
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

East San Jose school district changes how its leaders are elected - San Jose Spotlight

Alum Rock Union School District is transitioning to trustee-area elections for board members to enhance local representation.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
6 days ago

Students Earning Credentials at Younger Ages

"This year's increase in undergraduate credential attainment isn't just about more completions-it's also about timing. More students are earning certificates and degrees earlier and that shift reflects how postsecondary pathways are changing and starting sooner than they once did."
Higher education
Education
fromFortune
6 days ago

Education experts to Mamdani: why are you foisting AI on our kids? | Fortune

Generative AI should not be used in classrooms due to potential harm to children's education and development.
Education
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Replicating the 'Mississippi Miracle' Won't Be Easy

Mississippi's education reform success stems from accountability measures alongside the adoption of the science of reading, not just phonics alone.
#dual-enrollment
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

How much have you spent as a teacher to buy supplies and decorate your classroom? We want to hear from you.

Michelle Medintz spent at least $5,000 in 2022 alone, largely on books. She created a 'cozy corner' in her classroom with shelves filled with books, cushions on the floor, and stuffed animals. 'That doesn't make me a better teacher than my colleagues,' Medintz said.
Education
Online learning
fromMedium
7 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.
Education
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

When Evaluation Becomes The Objective: Instructional Design And Accountability In K-12 Education

High-stakes testing accountability frameworks significantly influence instructional design practices, potentially narrowing educational approaches and creating misalignment between K-12 preparation and college-level expectations.
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.
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
#higher-education-reform
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