OpenAI has made all GPTs in the GPT Store free to use, providing educators with unprecedented access to custom AI tools. This move allows teachers to automate tasks, personalize learning experiences, and quickly access information, enhancing efficiency and productivity. While creating GPTs still requires a paid account, the ability to use existing GPTs for free empowers educators to innovate and streamline their workflows, fostering a more inclusive and efficient educational environment.
A group of 30 current and former employees of a Kentucky middle school won a $1 million Powerball jackpot and hid the winning ticket in a math textbook, referring to themselves as the "Jones 30" after their school. They have been pooling money together to play the lottery for over eight years and plan to continue playing as a way to stay in touch. The group split the pot, each receiving a check for $24,000 after taxes, and some plan to invest their winnings, travel, or make home repairs. The Kentucky Lottery President and CEO met with the group as they collected their winnings, and the lottery has raised over $6.8 billion for various programs throughout the state since its founding in 1989.
Three faculty members at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) who were fatally shot by a gunman on campus are remembered as dedicated and inspiring educators. Naoko Takemaru, an associate professor of Japanese studies, was described as a kind and talented artist. Professor Cha-Jan "Jerry" Chang, who taught management information systems, was known for his love of teaching and research. Assistant professor of accounting Patricia Navarro-Velez was praised for her pioneering work and larger-than-life personality. The shooting has deeply affected the university community, but they are determined to support each other and move forward.
Public school educators in Oakland, California are planning an unauthorized teach-in to present pro-Palestinian lessons, despite opposition from the school district and concerns raised by some Jewish groups. The teach-in, organized by activists within the local teachers' union, includes a suggested curriculum that refers to Israel as an "apartheid state" and highlights the oppression and genocide of Palestinians. While the curriculum celebrates Palestinian culture and condemns antisemitism, it has faced criticism for lacking viewpoint diversity and age appropriateness. The district's superintendent opposes the event, citing a policy requiring impartial presentation of controversial issues. It remains unclear if participating teachers will face disciplinary action.
Dunkin' is celebrating World Teachers Day by offering all educators a free medium coffee at their locations nationwide. No purchase or identification is required, and teachers can choose from Dunkin's fall menu, including the popular pumpkin flavor. The initiative aims to recognize and thank teachers for their dedication and impact on students' lives.
Sam's Club is offering a limited-time membership deal for educators, giving them 60% off a standard membership, making it $20. The offer is available to new members who are state-licensed/certified teachers, principals, assistant principals, school employees, or college/university professors. Sam's Club hopes this deal will help teachers save money on classroom supplies and get their classrooms ready for the upcoming school year. Teachers can sign up online or in person at Sam's Club stores.
Sam's Club is offering a limited-time membership deal for educators, giving them 60% off a standard membership. The offer is available to state-licensed PreK teachers, principals, school employees, and college professors who are new members. Sam's Club hopes to help teachers save money on classroom supplies and ease their financial burden.
Five educators have been charged with child abuse for allegedly forcing a special needs boy, aged 7, to eat his own vomit at a school in New Jersey. The boy's mother reported the incident to the police after he came home with vomit on his shirt. The educators have been arrested and charged with second-degree endangering the welfare of a child and fourth-degree child abuse.
Turnitin, a popular program used by educators to detect plagiarism in student papers, has added "AI detection capabilities" to detect the use of AI writing tools including ChatGPT with 98% confidence. The technology to detect GPT3 has been in the works for more than two years. Turnitin's AI detector provides an evaluative measure of how many sentences in a written submission may have been generated by artificial intelligence. The integration of AI detection will immediately benefit the 2.1 million educators who have access to its programs.
