Education
Trump is changing student loan forgiveness rules – barring some public workers from getting relief, but resuming it for others
A person with the average amount of student loans is paying nearly $300 a month, an amount that many people find difficult to meet.
Larry Summers’ sexism is jeopardizing his power and privilege, but the entire economics profession hinders progress for women
In 2024, only about 1 in 3 newly minted economics Ph.D.s were women.
Rural high school students are more likely than city kids to get their diplomas, but they remain less likely to go to college
1 in 5 students in the US are living in rural areas.
The Ivies can weather the Trump administration’s research cuts – it’s the nation’s public universities that have the most to lose
While headlines focus on Harvard and Columbia, state universities train far more STEM students, power the nation’s research engine and have fewer resources to weather sweeping cuts.
Polytechnic universities focus on practical, career‑oriented skills, offering an alternative to traditional universities
Polytechnic universities try to incorporate skills-based learning into education.
AI could worsen inequalities in schools – teachers are key to whether it will
Under-resourced schools are less likely to support teachers in implementing AI technology to best serve learning.
What AI earbuds can’t replace: The value of learning another language
AI-fueled technologies make communicating in other languages easier than ever, but it still can’t replace the transformative value of learning a new language.
How I rehumanize the college classroom for the AI‑augmented age
A writer instructor recognizes the role of AI on campus, while elevating social connection and humanity into the college experience.
The ‘one chatbot per child’ model for AI in classrooms conflicts with what research shows: Learning is a social process
AI tutors are often held up as an ideal, but prioritizing individualized teaching can detract from the benefits of learning in social environments.
When it comes to developing policies on AI in K‑12, schools are largely on their own
The current landscape of AI use in K-12 schools is highly varied because there’s little specific policy guidance from the state and federal levels.