Khushi Gupta
Enrolling students in high school math courses is a critical decision that can significantly impact their future college opportunities and career paths. The pressure to reach Calculus by senior year often leads to the expectation of completing Algebra I by eighth grade. While Algebra I is typically a ninth grade course, taking it on this … Read more
In this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer delves into Mary Meeker’s latest report from Bond Capital, “AI and Universities: Will Masters of Learning Master New Learnings?” Mike examines Meeker’s insights on global market capitalization leaders, the accelerating adoption of digital platforms, and the U.S.’s dominance in machine learning models and AI investment in … Read more
Ever since Dr. Soon-Shiong vetoed the editorial board’s plan to endorse Kamala Harris for president, I have been struggling with my feelings about the implications of our silence. I told myself that presidential endorsements don’t really matter; that California was not ever going to vote for Trump; that no one would even notice; that we … Read more
IXL, the personalized learning platform used by 16 million students, has been recognized as a High-Quality Evidence-Based Instructional Material for Early Literacy by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). This designation allows eligible local education agencies in Missouri to request reimbursement for purchasing IXL Language Arts to enhance early literacy instruction. With … Read more
(I’m republishing my best posts from the first half of the year. You can see the entire list of them here) ninosouza / Pixabay Just about every time I read a piece on reading strategies written by an education researcher – even from the best, like Daniel Willinghman, who wrote this recent one … Read more
Overall, the efforts at Penn State to increase student awareness and utilization of tutoring services through technology and personalized outreach have shown promising results. By leveraging data and technology, the university has been able to connect students to the resources they need at the right time, ultimately improving student outcomes and success. As the program … Read more
The rise of generative pre-trained transformers (GPTs) is not only enhancing the learning experience but also fundamentally transforming the processes of teaching and assessment. There is mounting evidence that Bloom’s framework is becoming outdated in the era of GPTs, necessitating a shift in how we measure development and learning. The impending collapse of Bloom’s taxonomy … Read more
Madera Community College is located in the rural Central Valley, with Fresno State being the closest four-year public university approximately 22 miles away. The proximity of community colleges to four-year universities plays a significant role in the transfer rates of students. A recent study by the RP Group, a nonprofit organization conducting research for California’s … Read more
Kayden, a student at Big Picture School, had always been interested in music production. Traditional schools didn’t offer much in the way of music production classes or opportunities for Kayden to pursue his passion. However, at Big Picture School, Kayden was able to create his own personal learning plan that focused on music production. He … Read more
WATERVILLE, Maine — Emily Kayser finds the idea of covering her son’s college tuition on a teacher’s salary to be daunting. To pay for it, she is considering what she can sell. Kayser, who was visiting Colby College with her high school-age son, Matt, is part of the many Americans in the middle who earn … Read more