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15:08

AI Chatbots and High School Counselor Shortage

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2025/03/06

Did you know that nearly one-quarter of U.S. schools lack a single counselor, leading to a student-to-counselor ratio far exceeding the recommended 250-to-1? To address this shortage, some schools are implementing AI-powered chatbots to provide students with immediate guidance on college and career options. However, relying on chatbots may reduce opportunities for students to build essential real-life relationships that contribute to long-term success.

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17:48

Education Department's Unprecedented Start Under...

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2025/03/05

Who is Linda McMahon, who was recently confirmed as the U.S. Secretary of Education? Following a 51 to 45 Senate confirmation, McMahon begins her tenure amid President Donald Trump's initiative to downsize the Department of Education. She has urged department staff to embrace forthcoming changes, aligning with the administration's goal to reduce the department's size and scope.

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12:51

Act 10: Wisconsin Teachers, Unions, and the Courts

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2025/03/04

Which U.S. state was the first to grant public employees collective bargaining rights, only to later pass a law that dramatically weakened them? In 2011, Wisconsin’s teachers protested en masse against Act 10, a Republican-led bill that stripped most public-sector unions of their bargaining power, despite historic demonstrations that included figures like Jesse Jackson. The law reshaped education by lowering overall teacher compensation, fueling political shifts, and widening gender pay...

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Oklahoma Senate Bill on Corporal Punishment for...

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2025/03/03

Did you know that some U.S. states still allow corporal punishment in schools? Despite concerns about limiting local control, the Oklahoma Senate passed a bill banning physical discipline for students with disabilities, reinforcing a rule already set by the state Department of Education. Supporters argue it protects vulnerable children, while opponents claim it undermines parental rights and traditional discipline methods.

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16:34

Teachers and AI: Transforming Education Week by Week

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2025/02/27

What tool are some teachers now using to reduce burnout and streamline their daily tasks? Some veteran teachers are integrating AI into their classrooms to help with lesson planning, grading, and personalized student feedback, allowing them to focus more on direct student engagement. AI tools make them feel less overwhelmed and more efficient in managing their workload. The article highlights real-life examples of how AI is transforming teaching, showing its potential to make educators...

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Chegg vs. Google: AI Content Scraping Lawsuit

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2025/02/26

Did you know Chegg’s stock once traded above $113 before AI disrupted its business? The online education company is now suing Google, claiming its AI-powered search results scrape content, reducing traffic to original sources and threatening its survival. Investors reacted sharply, causing Chegg’s stock to drop by one-third, while the company warns that unchecked AI could erode the internet’s reliability and diversity.

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14:22

Trump, School Choice, and Student Outcomes

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2025/02/24

Did you know that school choice programs have been debated for decades, with mixed results? On January 29, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order supporting the use of public funds for private school vouchers, a move that could divert money from already struggling public schools. While supporters argue that school choice improves education, research suggests it has little impact on student achievement and may worsen funding issues for public schools.

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11:16

Education Department Cancels NAEP Test

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2025/02/21

Did you know that a nationwide test tracking student performance for over 50 years just got canceled? The U.S. Department of Education has decided not to fund the 2024-25 NAEP Long-Term Trend assessment for 17-year-olds, leaving a significant gap in understanding older students' academic progress, as data hasn’t been collected since 2012. Experts worry that this decision, along with other cuts, could weaken trust in the program and hinder efforts to track post-pandemic learning recovery.

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Missouri School Boundaries: Redlining and Low-Income...

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2025/02/20

How do Missouri’s strict school district boundaries affect students? A new report reveals that these boundaries often align with historic redlining maps, disproportionately limiting access to high-performing schools for low-income students and students of color. Advocates argue that Missouri should adopt open enrollment policies to give families more school choices, especially when districts have available space.

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11:51

Education Department Cuts Teacher Pipeline Grants

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2025/02/19

Which U.S. government department recently canceled over $600 million in grants to prepare teachers for high-need schools? Despite calling teaching a "noble profession" during her confirmation hearing, education secretary nominee Linda McMahon now faces scrutiny as the Department of Education, where she seeks to serve, abruptly revoked funding for teacher preparation programs. The cancellations, which impact scholarships and training initiatives focused on increasing teacher diversity an...

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17:34

AI, Education, and the Future of Assessment

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2025/02/18

Who was one of the first people to explore the educational potential of generative AI before the public launch of ChatGPT? Kristen DiCerbo, the chief learning officer at Khan Academy, got early access to OpenAI’s GPT-4 in 2022 and helped develop Khanmigo, an AI tutoring tool designed to enhance learning. While Khanmigo has received both praise and criticism, DiCerbo remains optimistic about AI’s role in education, emphasizing its potential to support teachers rather than replace them.&n...

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Teens, Cell Phones, and Missed Learning Opportunities

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2025/02/10

How much school time do teens lose each day because of smartphone use? A new study found that teens spend an average of 1.5 hours on their phones during school, often exceeding the time allotted for lunch and breaks. Researchers tracked real usage through an app and found that older teens, girls, and certain racial groups used their phones more, while students with college-educated parents used them less. Experts warn that this distraction not only harms learning but also limits valuabl...

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Michigan's Teacher Quality Gap: Poverty and...

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2025/02/07

Which students in Michigan are most likely to be taught by inexperienced or underqualified teachers? According to a recent report, students in the highest-poverty districts are nearly three times more likely to have a new teacher and 16 times more likely to be taught by someone with temporary or emergency credentials than those in wealthier districts. The study highlights how teacher shortages, lower salaries, and challenging working conditions disproportionately impact these communities, lea...

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17:59

Social Media Laws: Experts Doubt Effectiveness on...

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2025/02/06

Many states are passing laws to regulate social media for minors, such as requiring parental consent, banning addictive feeds, or suing platforms over concerns about mental health and privacy. However, critics argue that these measures may violate First Amendment rights, weaken privacy protections, and be difficult to enforce on a global internet. While companies like TikTok and Meta face lawsuits from multiple states, legal battles continue over whether such regulations will truly prot...

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Tech, Teacher Burnout, and the Unexpected Costs of LMS

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2025/02/05

Did learning management systems make teaching easier during the pandemic? Surprisingly, our study found that teachers using these systems, like Canvas and Schoology, reported higher levels of burnout, rather than relief. Instead of replacing old tasks, these platforms often added extra work, requiring teachers to submit lesson plans in both paper and digital formats. To truly support educators, schools must ensure that new technologies streamline workloads rather than increase them.

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22:23

Trump And The Department Of Education

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2025/02/04

Will Trump try to end the Department of Education and can he even do it?

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24:40

Should Books Be Banned At Schools? (Interview with...

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2023/10/19

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27:27

The Dangers Of Social Media

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2023/10/16

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24:51

Sean Seastrand - Why Schools Are Falling Behind

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2023/10/05

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43:36

Why Are Schools Falling Behind?

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2023/10/03

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