EDUCATION

Why One Reading Expert Says ‘Just-right’ Books Are All Wrong

That may sound sensible, but Shanahan says it’s not helping anyone and is even leading teachers to dispense with reading altogether. “In social studies and

EDUCATION

Should Joining Social Media Be Treated Like Getting A Driver’s License?

To illustrate, Twenge points to driving. Some kids might feel ready at 12, others much  later, but as a society we commit to a legal

EDUCATION

Should AI Chatbots Help Students With Their Mental Health?

Alongside has big plans to break negative cycles before they turn clinical, said Dr. Elsa Friis, a licensed psychologist for the company, whose background includes

EDUCATION

Strict Rules Can Foster Calm Classrooms. But Some Students Pay the Price

To his mom, when her son gets suspended from school and sent home, it feels like the school is ignoring his disability. Shania says ADHD

EDUCATION

Some Social Emotional Lessons Improve How Kids do at School, Yale Study Finds

Cipriano also directs the Education Collaboratory at Yale, whose mission is to “advance the science of learning and social and emotional development.” The academic boost

EDUCATION

What Every Parent Should Know About Online Gambling

Since the U.S. Supreme Court removed the legal barriers that had prohibited states from allowing gambling, some 31 now permit sports betting over phones or

EDUCATION

Friendship? Romantic Relationship? High School Students Are Depending on AI in New Ways

“This technology is a new vector for sexual harassment and bullying, which were long-standing issues [before widespread use of AI],” Laird says, “and this has

EDUCATION

PEN America Warns of Rise in Books ‘Systematically Removed From School Libraries’

Other frequently banned and challenged authors include novelist Jodi Picoult, manga author Yusei Matsui and children’s and young adult author Elana K. Arnold. The report

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Research, Curriculum and Grading: New Data Sheds Light on How Professors are Using AI

Kasun is one of an increasing number of higher education faculty using generative AI models in their work. One national survey of more than 1,800

EDUCATION

Education Department Takes a Preliminary Step Toward Revamping Its Research and Statistics Arm

Biedermann said that the Trump administration “absolutely” intends to retain a role in education research, even as it seeks to close the department. Closure will