Partnership between Haworth & MiEN announced

Partnership between Haworth & MiEN announced

Haworth and MiEN have announced a partnership to expand their presence in the education market. MiEN will become a partner brand with Haworth, offering specialized solutions that complement Haworth’s range of products for higher education and K-12 learning environments. “Both Haworth and MiEN understand the needs of innovative education spaces, how to support schools, and … Read more

Fifty Revived NY Times Learning Network Interactives for English Language Learners

Fifty Revived NY Times Learning Network Interactives for English Language Learners

I’m republishing my best posts from the first half of the year. You can see the entire list of them here. For several years, ending about seven years ago, I wrote a weekly column for The NY Times Learning Network providing teaching resources for educators of English Language Learners. Most also included an interactive for … Read more

Democratic Party initiates advertising campaign targeting 30 universities

Democratic Party initiates advertising campaign targeting 30 universities

The Democratic National Committee is launching a new campaign aimed at increasing early voting among college students. This campaign, which is one of the DNC’s largest efforts ever to engage young people and student voters, will involve a budget of approximately $500,000. The goal is to encourage students to vote early and support Democratic candidates … Read more

Maximizing the Effectiveness of an LMS

Maximizing the Effectiveness of an LMS

Learning Management System Guide: Making the Most of Your LMS Investment Finding the right software for your organization is just the beginning of your Learning Management System (LMS) journey. Once you have chosen a new vendor, it is essential to understand how to effectively utilize the LMS to bridge gaps and achieve your objectives. This … Read more

Idris Elba cast as Okonkwo in upcoming remake of Things Fall Apart

Idris Elba cast as Okonkwo in upcoming remake of Things Fall Apart

Overview: Idris Elba has officially signed on to be the executive producer of the highly acclaimed book turned series, Things Fall Apart. Elba will also be joining the cast of the A24 TV adaptation of Things Fall Apart, taking on the role of Okonkwo, one of literature’s most iconic characters. Okonkwo is depicted as a … Read more

The importance of Proposition 2 for students and schools in California

The importance of Proposition 2 for students and schools in California

Classrooms for career technical education are overcrowded, and the Wasco Union High School District is looking to expand them with Proposition 2. After years of neglect and lack of investment, it is evident that California’s schools are in urgent need of repair. Many school districts in the state struggle with old and unsafe buildings, outdated … Read more

Learning is being transformed by customizable AI-powered textbooks

Learning is being transformed by customizable AI-powered textbooks

Over the past 20 months, the use of generative AI has led to a reevaluation of how educators approach curriculum design, assessment, and instructional support. Traditional textbooks are now being replaced by this innovative technology. Starting this spring, Korean third, fourth, and seventh-grade classrooms will be the first to implement large-scale AI-powered textbooks. This marks … Read more

Students with obesity often struggle academically, potentially due to teacher prejudice.

Students with obesity often struggle academically, potentially due to teacher prejudice.

Almost daily at the public elementary school she attended in Montgomery County, Maryland, Stephanie heard comments about her weight. Kids in her fifth-grade class called her “fatty” instead of her name, she recalled; others whispered, “Do you want a cupcake?” as she walked by. One classmate spread a rumor that she had diabetes. Stephanie was … Read more

Creating a Custom Chatbot Platform with Alden Do Rosario and Dr. Phil Hendrix

Creating a Custom Chatbot Platform with Alden Do Rosario and Dr. Phil Hendrix

In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer welcomes Alden Do Rosario, founder of Custom GPT AI, and Dr. Phil Hendrix to discuss the emerging landscape of custom chatbots and AI in higher education. The conversation explores the origins of Custom GPT AI and delves into a white paper co-authored by Dr. Hendrix … Read more

Politico: Tim Walz Fearlessly Challenges Elon Musk

Politico: Tim Walz Fearlessly Challenges Elon Musk

Politico aims to identify the key winner in the political news cycle each day. Yesterday, Tim Walz emerged as the standout figure in the political news landscape. He took aim at the richest man in the world, who is funneling undisclosed millions into the Trump campaign. In our country, wealthy individuals are not supposed to … Read more