Education
Despite the growth of some AI schools like Alpha, research doesn’t show that AI tutors are better than human teachers
Instead of schools trying to replace teachers with AI, teachers could use AI to become better educators.
Everyone experiences loss and grief – but that doesn’t make it any easier to talk with kids about it
Parents and educators sometimes avoid having conversations about grief with children because they don’t know what to say. Here are some tips for how to approach it.
How does AI affect how we learn? A cognitive psychologist explains why you learn when the work is hard
Chatbots can facilitate ‘cognitive offloading,’ or taking shortcuts when learning. But emerging research on AI and cognitive science shows that learning is like a workout.
What makes a good teacher? Ask a Republican and a Democrat, and they are likely to agree
Most American adults will say that they most valued teachers who really knew them, cared about them and made learning relevant to their lives.
Schools are harnessing artificial intelligence to revolutionize courses in hospitality management
This hospitality course bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world skills.
Women in STEM face challenges and underrepresentation – this course gives them tools to succeed
Women still face discrimination and underrepresentation in STEM fields; receiving mentoring and tools to navigate male-dominated fields can help them succeed.
Students with disabilities often left on the sidelines when it comes to school sports
Although disabled students are supposed to have equal access to school sports, questions remain about whether they participate at the same rate as their nondisabled peers.
Mindfulness is gaining traction in American schools – but it isn’t clear what students are learning
Understanding the nuances of what mindfulness can look like in a classroom can help educators, parents and policymakers decide whether it belongs in their schools.
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.