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AI Education Playbook: Prosper, Prepare, Protect
education1 month ago

AI Education Playbook: Prosper, Prepare, Protect

Brookings researchers warn that the early AI wave in K-12 could do more harm than good unless AI is used thoughtfully; they propose a three-pillar framework—Prosper (AI-enhanced learning), Prepare (teacher training, co-creation, and literacy), and Protect (privacy, safety, mental health, and regulatory guardrails)—with recommendations for governments, tech companies, schools, and families to implement over the next three years to maximize benefits and minimize risks.

U.S. Education Department Unveils $169M for Postsecondary Improvement
education1 month ago

U.S. Education Department Unveils $169M for Postsecondary Improvement

The U.S. Department of Education has allocated $169 million through the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education to support innovative projects in AI, civil discourse, accreditation reform, and workforce-aligned short-term programs, aiming to enhance teaching, learning, and student success in higher education.

NYU Professor's AI Oral Exams Reveal Student Performance Insights
education1 month ago

NYU Professor's AI Oral Exams Reveal Student Performance Insights

An NYU professor used AI-powered oral exams to better assess student understanding and combat the limitations of traditional written assignments, which often lack genuine comprehension. The experiment involved AI conducting and grading live oral exams, demonstrating a scalable and potentially fairer assessment method in the AI era, despite some student stress and mixed preferences.

Colleges Revisit Old-School Exams to Combat AI Cheating
education5 months ago

Colleges Revisit Old-School Exams to Combat AI Cheating

Stanford professor Jure Leskovec discusses how AI has prompted a shift in assessment methods, with his class switching from open-book exams to paper exams to better evaluate student knowledge amidst AI advancements. He emphasizes the importance of human skills and domain expertise, advocating for re-skilling and new teaching approaches to prepare students for an AI-augmented workforce. Despite AI's rapid growth, Leskovec believes we are still in the early stages of developing effective solutions for integrating AI into education and work.

Fort Stewart Shooting: Suspect Quornelius Radford and Recent Developments
world6 months ago

Fort Stewart Shooting: Suspect Quornelius Radford and Recent Developments

A soldier opened fire at Fort Stewart injuring five, while President Trump’s increased tariffs on imports from various countries took effect, impacting companies like McDonald's. Trump also indicated a potential meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy to discuss ending the Ukraine war. AI tools are increasingly used in education, raising concerns about academic integrity. Additionally, Claire's filed for bankruptcy for the second time in seven years amid other news stories.

Google Launches Free Gemini AI Tools to Transform Education
education8 months ago

Google Launches Free Gemini AI Tools to Transform Education

Google announced new AI-powered tools for education, including over 30 features for teachers and students, such as personalized lesson plans, interactive study guides, and AI chatbots called Gems, aimed at enhancing engagement and support in the classroom. These tools are part of Google's broader push to integrate responsible AI into educational settings, offering new ways to create content, track progress, and facilitate learning, while also ensuring data security and control.