Education May 01 Why Khan Academy's founder thinks AI tools can transform education for the better By William Brangham
May 01 Watch Why Khan Academy's founder thinks AI tools can transform education for the better Technology has changed the way students study and learn. Now, as artificial intelligence enters the classroom, proponents argue it will be a welcome revolution for schools — but with limited guardrails, could it do more harm than good? Horizons moderator… By William Brangham, Solveig Rennan, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert
Politics Apr 21 Appeals court rules Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in class Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms, a U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday in a victory for conservatives who have long sought to incorporate more religion into schools. By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press
Politics Apr 15 WATCH: First lady Melania Trump advocates for U.S. foster care system improvements at House roundtable On Capitol Hill, Melania Trump said youngsters in foster care face barriers to housing, transportation and education and other challenges outside the classroom that affect their academic performance. “We can close this gap,” she said. By Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Nation Mar 20 High Point's upset starts run of wins by double-digit seeds The bid for a perfect NCAA Tournament bracket disappeared for more than 25 million people by mid-afternoon on Thursday, fueled by 12th-seeded High Point's first-round stunner over fifth-seeded Wisconsin. By Associated Press
Mar 19 Treasury Department begins taking over federal student loans from Education Department By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The U.S. Education Department is handing off a portion of its student loan portfolio to the Treasury Department, a first step toward shedding management of all student loans as Trump administration officials dismantle the federal education agency. Continue reading
Mar 12 Biden's SAVE plan for student loans is officially dead. Here's what experts suggest now By Hannah Grabenstein If you’ve been on the SAVE plan, you’ll soon have to pick a new repayment option or eventually have an option chosen for you. Continue reading
Mar 12 1 victim dead, 2 injured in shooting at Virginia's Old Dominion University, campus police say By Jonathan Mattise, Olivia Diaz, Associated Press A gunman and one victim are dead, and two other victims are hurt after a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday morning, the Virginia school’s police said. Continue reading
Mar 10 The pandemic disrupted young children's early schooling. Their reading scores are still behind By Moriah Balingit, Associated Press The data suggest the slump in academic performance is not rooted only in instructional disruption, but that broader societal shifts might be at play. Continue reading
Mar 03 How to fight AI slop, according to Hany Farid By Amna Nawaz Pioneering digital forensic expert Hany Farid talks with Amna Nawaz about the dangers of artificial intelligence being deployed irresponsibly, why social media companies prioritize engagement over authenticity and how to sift through what’s real and what’s not. Continue reading