Reflections on the emotional aftermath of the election in educational settings

Reflections on the emotional aftermath of the election in educational settings

In a recent opinion piece in Inside Higher Ed, Austin Sarat wrote about the lack of preparation universities had for the possibility of a Trump victory. Now, with his win a reality, the consequences are being felt. Many students and colleagues are feeling despondent, devastated, and fearful for the future. Reflecting on the aftermath of … Read more

Top 5 Guest Posts of October 2024

Top 5 Guest Posts of October 2024

Discover These Informative Articles Submitted By Our Guest Authors While the spirit of giving may be in the air, we make sure to highlight our guest contributors throughout the year as a gesture of gratitude. This edition covers a wide range of topics, from EdTech trends to immersive learning and the environmental impact of eLearning. … Read more

Creating Educational Environments with Melissa Turnbaugh

Creating Educational Environments with Melissa Turnbaugh

Melissa Turnbaugh is a Partner at architecture firm PBK where she serves as National Education and Innovation Leader. She joins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about how architects approach designing K-12 learning spaces in a rapidly changing world, emphasizing the need for flexibility and personalization. Turnbaugh outlines emerging trends like outdoor classrooms along with … Read more

Glenn Kessler’s Updated Challenge in Fact-Checking Trump

Glenn Kessler’s Updated Challenge in Fact-Checking Trump

Glenn Kessler is the fact checker for The Washington Post. He describes what it is like to check the nation’s most notorious prevaricator. Kessler writes: In my 14 years as The Washington Post Fact Checker, nine have been devoted to dissecting and debunking claims made by Donald Trump. Indeed, no person has been fact-checked more … Read more

Implications for schools as Trump secures a second term

Implications for schools as Trump secures a second term

This story discusses the potential impact of Donald Trump’s second term on education policy. While Trump has made promises to eliminate the Department of Education, expand school choice, and crack down on immigration, the likelihood of these proposals being implemented remains uncertain. Experts predict that Trump may repeal Biden’s Title IX rewrite, leading to changes … Read more

The “Living Museum” at The British Museum is Quite Impressive

The “Living Museum” at The British Museum is Quite Impressive

The British Museum has recently unveiled an innovative project called The Living Museum, which serves as an experimental interface that incorporates artificial intelligence technology. This unique platform allows users to explore the museum’s extensive collection in a new and interactive way. Through the use of AI, visitors can engage with each object in the collection, … Read more

Investigation by America First Legal into NSF’s alleged “leftist ideology”

Investigation by America First Legal into NSF’s alleged “leftist ideology”

America First Legal Foundation, a nonprofit organization led by former members of President-elect Donald Trump’s initial administration, is taking legal action against the National Science Foundation to obtain records related to the agency’s prioritization of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. According to AFL’s lawsuit, the NSF received the records request in 2023 but has allegedly … Read more

California voters approve $10 billion school construction bond

California voters approve  billion school construction bond

Californians decisively approved a $10 billion initiative on Tuesday to support construction projects for TK-12 schools and community colleges. Proposition 2, which passed with 56.8% of the vote, will be the first state bond for school construction since 2016, replenishing state funding that had been depleted. The victory of Proposition 2 comes as a relief … Read more