Key points: Half of educators and administrators struggle to access necessary student data, with 86 percent noting that data gaps limit their ability to support academic success and attendance, according to a SchoolStatus survey. The majority of respondents (90 percent) believe school-family communication is important for achieving student success, but many struggle with issues like … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Grand Canyon University for allegedly misleading prospective doctoral students. A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that the U.S. Education Department used the wrong legal standard when it denied Grand Canyon University’s application for nonprofit status in 2019. The decision by the three-judge panel of the … Read more
Madonna has expressed her anger over Donald Trump’s re-election, calling him a “convicted felon, rapist, bigot”. Taking to Instagram, she questioned why someone with such a controversial background was chosen to lead the country, solely based on his economic policies. She even shared a photo of a cake with “Fuck Trump” written on it, stating … Read more
Aisling MacNamara is the Director of Learning, Enablement & Inclusion at LearnUpon. One of her passions is creating learner-centered programs that help achieve company objectives. Today, she shares insights on learner engagement, L&D context, and findings from her team’s six-month skills development pilot project. In the current post-remote working world, designing engaging onboarding training presents … Read more
California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, along with education leaders from across the state, expressed strong opposition to President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to abolish the U.S. Department of Education. Thurmond stated that this move would pose a significant threat to the quality of education that students need for a successful future. During a press … Read more
On Sunday afternoon in the typically quiet village of Pallamallawa in New South Wales, the sound of V8 engines fills the air as colorful cars race towards muddy trenches at 80km/h. In a split second, mud erupts into the sky, covering everything in sight. Welcome to the thrilling world of mud bombing – but don’t … Read more
We delve into the recent executive order on artificial intelligence issued by the Biden administration, with a special emphasis on AI and education. Nancy offers a simplified explanation of the order for a hypothetical 5-year-old listener before delving into a more detailed analysis suitable for a 5th-grade level. The order aims to promote responsible AI … Read more
Peter Greene raises the question of how teachers can uphold honesty and evidence in a society where the president embodies the opposite values. He expresses concern about the rise of a post-truth society under the new administration. He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between truths based on reality and evidence, and views that are rooted … Read more
And then he says: “OK, we’re gonna do this thing for Michael, it’s called Beat It. I want you to come up with something that nobody’s ever done before.” So I came up with that little riff that’s on the record – I was just trying to be creative. Quincy always pushed you to be … Read more
Key points: Media literacy has become an essential skill in today’s digital world. With the rise of various platforms, the ability to differentiate between credible information and misinformation is crucial. Media literacy enables students to critically assess sources, understand the intent behind content, and engage with diverse perspectives. It is essential for academic success and … Read more