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Academies haven't raised achievement. There's no need for them to have privileges that other schools do not
The UK education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, is planning to cut some of the freedoms academy schools currently enjoy in England to refocus on improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils. Critics say academies are hugely ...
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AI-fabricated 'junk science' floods Google scholar, researchers warn
AI-generated research is a threat, both in terms of society's knowledge and public trust in science. This was the conclusion made by the researchers from the Swedish School of Library and Information Science, University of ...
Education
Jan 13, 2025
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Deep mining of teaching assessment data to measure quality of online education
Online education is now ubiquitous and in recent years has fundamentally changed the way many people learn. Various platforms have opened up access to knowledge for millions of people. However, there remains an ongoing challenge: ...
Education
Jan 13, 2025
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Increased AI use linked to eroding critical thinking skills
A study by Michael Gerlich at SBS Swiss Business School has found that increased reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) tools is linked to diminished critical thinking abilities. It points to cognitive offloading as a primary ...
Funding public schools based on previous year enrollment may help keep their budgets more stable
Funding for public K-12 schools in the U.S. is based on enrollment. More students mean more money. In 31 states, public schools use the previous year's enrollment numbers to determine the current year's funding, which makes ...
Economics & Business
Jan 13, 2025
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Study highlights need for increasingly diverse approaches in teaching of intercultural communication
A new study by researchers at the University of Jyväskylä and the University of Eastern Finland highlights the need for multiple approaches in the teaching of intercultural communication in the context of international ...
Economics & Business
Jan 9, 2025
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Three myths about rural education that are holding students back
Much has been written about the potential consequences of getting rid of the Department of Education, one of President-elect Donald Trump's campaign promises.
Education
Jan 9, 2025
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Gender balance in computer science and engineering is improving at elite universities but getting worse elsewhere
The share of computer science and engineering degrees going to women has increased at the most selective American universities over the past 20 years and is approaching gender parity, while the proportion has declined at ...
Education
Jan 8, 2025
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Bay Area innovator uses AI to tackle California students' declining math skills
As California students' math and English test scores continue to trail pre-pandemic scores and students struggle to recover from COVID-19 learning loss, one Bay Area innovator has turned to artificial intelligence for a solution.
Education
Jan 8, 2025
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How white educators can boldly teach about race in engaging ways
The United States is rich in diversity but is facing continual racial disparity and growing political division—challenges which should be addressed right from the early years, according to academics.
Social Sciences
Jan 7, 2025
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English children lag behind in geometry, but parents can help them learn through play
Geometry is an important branch of mathematics, which we use to understand the properties of 2D and 3D space such as distance, shape, size and position. We use geometry every day: cutting paper to wrap a present, calculating ...
Mathematics
Jan 7, 2025
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Technology is supposed to decrease teacher burnout, but research finds it can sometimes make it worse
When we set out to study pandemic-related changes in schools, we thought we'd find that learning management systems that rely on technology to improve teaching would make educators' jobs easier. Instead, we found that teachers ...
Education
Jan 7, 2025
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Here's what happens when teachers tailor their lessons to students' individual learning styles
Students do better when lessons are tailored to individual learning styles—but not so much that it's worth the investment of time and money. That's the main finding of a recent peer-reviewed study I co-authored.
Education
Jan 6, 2025
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Study finds equitable job outcomes for public health graduates
Public health schools and programs are designed to prepare graduates for the public health workforce, and enrolling more diverse students, but whether their graduates land jobs at equal rates has not been evaluated. Until ...
Education
Jan 6, 2025
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In 2025 and beyond, schools need to teach more than just 'the basics'
In Roman mythology, Janus was the god of doors, gates and transitions. Able to see in two directions, Janus was associated with passages, beginnings and endings.
Education
Jan 4, 2025
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Study shows that 11- to 12-year-olds use smartphones mainly to talk to family and friends
The moment a child gets his/her first mobile phone as a gift is a source of worry for many parents. Concern about the risks associated with smartphone use has led to more and more initiatives trying to delay that moment.
Social Sciences
Dec 27, 2024
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Is university worth it? Yes, for both students and society
As we enter the holiday season, many young people are no doubt beginning to consider their future options. With a range of paths to pursue, a high rate of youth unemployment in Canada and a higher education sector facing ...
Social Sciences
Dec 26, 2024
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Walking into stress in 2025? Take steps now to prepare
Five years ago, I began a research project into emotional labor, compassion fatigue and burnout in Alberta's educational workers.
Social Sciences
Dec 26, 2024
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AI is a game changer for students with disabilities. Schools are still learning to harness it
For Makenzie Gilkison, spelling is such a struggle that a word like rhinoceros might come out as "rineanswsaurs" or sarcastic as "srkastik."
Education
Dec 26, 2024
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'Glass fences' hinder Japanese female faculty in international research, study finds
Glass ceilings comprising gender norms and practices can prevent women from advancing in organizational hierarchies, but glass fences may also be limiting—especially to Japanese female faculty who must navigate strong cultural ...
Economics & Business
Dec 23, 2024
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