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Black Boys in Gifted Education Deserve More — and My Journey Is Proof of It
Looking back on my educational journey, I recently reflected on my classroom experiences from kindergarten to fourth grade. The summer before I entered the fourth grade, my mother informed me that I would be attending a new school in my same communit...[Read More]
How AI Might Be Used to Motivate and Assess Students in Math
Gates Foundation education director outlines how AI might be used to improve math instruction.
How Do Online Courses Enhance Flexibility and Accessibility for Learners?
Online courses enhance flexibility and accessibility for learners, letting them study at their own pace, anytime, anywhere. This accessibility breaks down barriers, reaching diverse students globally, including those in remote areas or with unique ne...[Read More]
Is higher-ed prepared for admissions challenges?
More than half of higher-ed admissions professionals believe AI will impact admissions, and declining enrollment remains a challenge, according to Acuity’s 2025 University and College Admissions Trends Report. The post Is higher-ed prepared for...[Read More]
Linda McMahon Became Ed Secretary Without Discussing Schools’ Scariest Issue: Guns
For almost three hours last month, Linda McMahon sat through a confirmation hearing in which senators pressed her on everything from teacher pay to transgender athletes. But none from either party asked her about school shootings. That’s a glaring ov...[Read More]
Giving Schools More Control over Social Media
As PTA president at my children’s school, I rely on social media to keep families informed about everything from sports and musicals to important school updates. But I’ve also seen firsthand how it can be distracting or be used to share comments that...[Read More]
McGraw Hill Acquires Essaypop Digital Learning Tool
Education company McGraw Hill has announced the acquisition of Essaypop, a cloud-based writing tool that will enhance the former’s portfolio of personalized learning capabilities.
Trump administration launches civil rights investigation into schools
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced investigations March 14 into 45 colleges and universities that partnered with an organization that provides mentorship and support for PhD candidates from underrepresented backgroun...[Read More]
More Options, More Opportunities: How AI Can Support High-Quality Learning for All
By: Michael Ham and Beth Holland The current administration has prioritized expanding school choice, reflecting a growing demand for flexible learning options. At the same time, advances in AI—and the emergence of “AI-powered schools”—are reshaping c...[Read More]
Schools Face an Uphill Battle in Protecting Student Data in the Age of AI
A report from the Consortium for School Networking examines the state of districts’ student data privacy practices.
A Supreme Court Case Could Change How We Think About and Pay For Religious Schools
Under the first couple of months of the new administration, education has come in for significant and contested revamping. The federal education department has suffered deep cuts, which are the subject of a lawsuit from Democratic state attorneys gen...[Read More]
What Is Social Learning?
Social learning theory is a behavioral theory that posits that new behaviors can be learned by observing and imitating others. Source