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AI isn’t replacing student writing, but it is reshaping it
I’m a writing professor who sees artificial intelligence as more of an opportunity for students, rather than a threat.This post was originally published on this site
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Study finds giving pre-service social studies teachers practice in teaching difficult topics boosts confidence
If practice makes perfect, teachers should not be expected to teach difficult topics to students without a chance to rehearse in a low-stakes setting.This post was originally published on this site
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Does free schooling give girls a better chance in life? Burundi study shows the poorest benefited most
Teenage pregnancy rates remain high across many parts of the developing world: In Africa, on average, about one in ten girls between the ages of 15 and 19 has already given birth. These early pregnancies […]
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Contemplating art’s beauty found to boost abstract and ‘big picture’ thinking
Since the dawn of philosophy, thinkers from Plato to Kant have considered how beauty affects human experience, and whether it has the power to transform our state of mind.This post was originally published on this […]
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Did the pandemic lockdowns improve digital skills?
Many video calls in 2020 began with “Can you hear me?” Digital work was still relatively uncommon in Germany at the time, and many struggled with both the technology and the new form of communication. […]
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Global science faces persistent geographic disparities
There is an increasing awareness and understanding in global science about a troubling and persistent research imbalance, where studies overwhelmingly originate from economically developed countries, particularly those in Europe and North America.This post was originally […]
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Can learning cursive help kids read better? Some policymakers think it’s worth a try
Recently, my 8-year-old son received a birthday card from his grandmother. He opened the card, looked at it and said, “I can’t read cursive yet.”This post was originally published on this site
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Racism in schools harms Black youths’ mental health
A new University of Ottawa study found a causal link between racial discrimination within schools and symptoms of depression in Black students.This post was originally published on this site
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AI may speed up the grading process for teachers
Grading can be a time-consuming task for many teachers. Artificial intelligence tools may help ease the strain, according to a new study from the University of Georgia published in Technology, Knowledge and Learning.This post was […]
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Evaluating 30 years of free basic education in Ghana: A report card
Ghana, like many sub-Saharan African countries, began investing substantially in free education three decades ago. This led to an increase in the number of children that attend primary school. But what has the impact been […]