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As the Director of Maintenance and Operations for 42 campuses across our district, my work is never small. From managing facilities and construction to navigating procurement and public sector regulations, the responsibility can feel like a heavy lift.
Beyond the labels, there is a benefit to treating students’ abilities as qualities schools can serve, not conditions they should diagnose The post “Gifted” Is Dead. Long Live “Advanced” Learners! appeared first on Education Next.
In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and an unprecedented explosion of information, public education stands at a pivotal and exciting crossroads.
A study of California districts reveals the challenge of balancing budgets as enrollments decline The post Do School Closures Save Money? appeared first on Education Next.
It is an odd thing to hear from someone who builds education technology for a living, but the most important tool in an elementary classroom is still a pencil. The learning science says so.
A recent study found that while AI tools can save teachers time by assisting with lesson planning and feedback, their use may negatively impact student learning. The randomized trial was among the first to test AI’s effects in actual classroom settings.
For the FSTC to deliver on its promise, we should not overlook two big challenges ahead The post Digging in on the New Federal Scholarship Tax Credit appeared first on Education Next.
Paul E. Peterson interviews R. Shep Melnick, the Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Professor of American Politics at Boston College The post The Education Exchange: Supreme Court United in Belief that Transgender Athlete Bans Do Not Violate Title IX appeared first on Education Next.
A growing number of Americans question the value of a college degree, citing concerns about job preparedness and the direction of higher education. This decline in confidence correlates with falling college enrollment, particularly affecting Southern states experiencing a “brain drain.” Public universities are encouraged to take action to address this issue.
Research suggests learning another language may slow brain aging by up to 13 years. This benefit is likely due to increased brain connectivity and a slower rate of decline with age. The author connects this finding to the vulnerability and potential embarrassment inherent in language acquisition, especially for English speakers.
Despite concerns about job losses due to AI and layoffs, technology companies are struggling to find workers in fields like semiconductor production. Blue Signal, a recruiting firm, reports a worker shortage so severe it’s akin to a negative unemployment rate. This indicates a significant demand exceeding the available workforce, even as college graduates worry about finding employment.
Teachers are urging schools to adapt to extreme heat after reports of heatstroke, nausea, and fainting among students and staff. Classrooms have reportedly reached temperatures above 40C, prompting teachers to use measures like wet towels and water trays to help cope with the conditions.