Data is now everywhere in our lives, informing our decisions about which new show to watch, what path to take or whether to grab an umbrella. But it’s practically absent from the way our kids learn. Our approach to teaching data science and data literacy has hardly evolved since I started my teaching career in … Read more
As educators, we have experienced numerous waves of innovation, but none are as powerful as Artificial Intelligence (AI). Many focus on how AI can personalize instruction or raise concerns about cheating, but the reality is that AI changes everything. It challenges not only what we teach but also how we teach and prepare students for … Read more
Laleham Gap school in Kent does not have the typical noisy and bustling atmosphere of most schools in the UK. Headteacher Les Milton explains that this is because the students at his school, who have autism and communication needs, are highly sensitive to noise, touch, and light. “The building is designed with sound-absorbing materials, wide … Read more
A recent survey of campus chief technology officers by Inside Higher Ed reveals a mix of uncertainty and excitement regarding the potential impact of generative AI on campus operations. While 46 percent of those surveyed show enthusiasm about AI’s potential, almost two-thirds believe that institutions are not adequately prepared to handle the rise of AI. … Read more
California and the rest of the country often overlook the needs of English learners, despite being one of the largest student groups. California alone has over 1 million students learning English as a second language, and this number continues to grow. Unfortunately, the academic performance of English learners has remained stagnant over the past two … Read more
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Jane Ndamei’s dream of becoming a medical doctor almost cost her life five years ago. The 20-year-old student from Cameroon’s restive southwestern region was taking her Grade 12 exam when she suddenly heard gunshots. Shortly after, armed men rushed into the school, forcing Ndamei and her peers to flee the examination … Read more
Students across New Hampshire are expressing a strong desire for more opportunities for career-connected learning, with 59 percent stating that they would like to see an increase in these types of experiences. This information comes from a recent report released by the New Hampshire Learning Initiative and Gallup, titled Voices of New Hampshire Students: Career-Connected … Read more
Alicia’s journey is a common one among many students in Tennessee. After graduating high school with a passion for business and marketing, she enrolled in a local community college through the Tennessee Promise program. However, with low ACT scores, she was placed in a general transfer pathway that did not align with her interests. Feeling … Read more