You’ve seen the headlines: college students are outsourcing their education to AI tools. The early anecdotes, research and surveys raise valid concerns, but this narrative is too quick to paint a picture of a technology undermining academic integrity, eroding critical…
Education
A record-low 35% of Americans are satisfied with the quality of education that K-12 students receive in the U.S. today, marking an eight-percentage-point decline since last year. This is one point below the previous historical low recorded in 2000 and 2023 for this Gallup question…
Since the early 2000s, the participation of young men (ages 16-24)in the American workforce has dropped precipitously compared with other age and gender groups. Why is this happening, and why does it matter? There’s not a one-size-fits-all answer for every…
Education Edition program aimed at 8-18-year-olds called Reed Smart: AI Detective. It’s an interactive adventure game fashioned after film noir detective stories, where the player must assist detective Reed Smart in solving a case where the perpetrator is misusing AI….
The Trustees of the Yonkers Board of Education welcome your comments during the Communications from the Community portion of the September 17, 2025 Stated Meeting beginning at 5:30 PM at Saunders Trades & Technical HS, 183 Palmer Road. Please sign up…
Former President Donald Trump is drawing criticism after reports revealed significant cuts to funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and tribal programs during his administration. Advocates and lawmakers argue that these cuts undermine educational opportunities and essential services…
While many states have at least partially banned cellphones in the classroom this back-to-school season, some are still leaving those decisions to their local education agencies, according to a new data analysis conducted by ABC News. [Read More…]
The Old Bodleian Library is part of the University of Oxford, one of the world’s most famous universities. [Read More…]
Food Fest Ellsworth, a celebration of local food and food systems supported by the city of Ellsworth and Union River Center for Innovation, will begin on Friday, Sept. 26, the same weekend as the Autumn Gold Festival. Food Fest will…
If you’re having trouble writing your scholarship essay, use these best practices to create a powerful essay that will increase your chances of receiving a scholarship. 1. Follow instructions That’s all there is to it. Your chances of receiving a…