"We nicknamed it Eddy": What do schools and teachers think of AI in classrooms?
It's almost two years since ChatGPT burst onto the scene in late 2022. Since then, educators worldwide have been grappling with what generative artificial intelligence might mean for classrooms and learning......»»
Dark galactic region nicknamed "The Brick" explained with Webb findings
In a study led by University of Florida astronomer Adam Ginsburg, groundbreaking findings shed light on a mysterious dark region at the center of the Milky Way. The turbulent gas cloud, playfully nicknamed "The Brick" due to its opacity, has sparked.....»»
Study examines the perceptions of pre-service teachers on peer reaction video feedback
Teacher training courses are integral to teacher education programs. However, they often offer limited opportunities for novice teachers to practice teaching and receive feedback on their performance. In this regard, peer evaluation of a teacher's re.....»»
Study shows schools are providing "fourth emergency service" by feeding families in desperate need
New research has exposed how food charity in schools is becoming mainstreamed across England amidst the cost-of-living crisis, welfare cutbacks, and entrenched poverty......»»
Here"s why union support is so high right now
Over 65,000 teachers in Québec could remain on strike until Christmas if a deal isn't reached, their union said on Sunday. The warning comes amid widespread labor unrest in the province, including nearly 570,000 workers on strike at the same time la.....»»
Facilitating learning chemistry with conceptual modeling
A team of researchers and teachers from the University of Twente have developed a novel teaching method that uses conceptual modeling to facilitate learning and foster creativity in classrooms of chemical science and engineering students. The student.....»»
Children making AI-generated child abuse images, says charity
A charity says it is receiving "small numbers" of reports from schools but now is the time to act......»»
Researchers: Health and education are closely linked—NZ needs to integrate them more in primary schools
Given the health and education challenges many New Zealand children face, it is surprising (and even depressing) how little crossover and collaboration there is between these two vital sectors......»»
Why are so many graduates shunning teaching? Pay—but not bonuses—could be the answer
There is a persistent shortage of teachers in England. Numbers of new recruits fail to meet targets, and too many teachers are leaving their jobs. It's clear that more new teachers are needed—but apparently, not enough people are choosing the profe.....»»
Lyford, Texas gains Apple Distinguished status for its schools
TMache elementary, middle school, and high school in Lyford, Texas, have been recognized by Apple in its Apple Distinguished School program.Lyford School, Texas (Source: myRGV)Apple has been steadily adding to its list of distinguished educational es.....»»
UK report highlights vital contribution of "virtual schools" for children in care
A new study highlights the vital contribution of 'virtual schools' for children in care and recommends ten ways to improve their educational outcomes......»»
Young disabled people experience institutional discrimination and stigmatization in mainstream English schools
New research by the University of Warwick has found that disabled young people in England experience institutional and structural discrimination in mainstream schools, with two thirds fewer achieving level 2 qualifications compared to non-disabled pe.....»»
Leading a school with poor indoor air quality puts an extra strain on principals
Research into the experiences of principals working in schools with poor indoor air quality remains scarce. Published in Environmental Hazards, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland now sheds light on the challenges faced by principals i.....»»
Gamma-rays with energies of up to 13 teraelectronvolts measured for brightest burst of all time
Astronomers with The LHAASO Collaboration have found that last year's GRB 221009A gamma-ray burst, subsequently nicknamed the Brightest of All Time (BOAT), carried with it 13 teraelectronvolts of energy. In their study, reported in the journal Scienc.....»»
How social media is breathing new life into Bhutan"s unwritten local languages
Dechen, 40, grew up in Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Her native language was Mangdip, also known as Nyenkha, as her parents are originally from central Bhutan. She went to schools in the city, where the curriculum was predominantly taught in D.....»»
How teachers would handle student violence against educators
For the first time, teachers in a nationwide study have told researchers what strategies they think work best to deal with student violence against educators......»»
UK announces AI funding for teachers: How this technology could change the profession
During the recent international AI Safety Summit held in the UK, the government announced a further £2 million to be invested in Oak National Academy—a publicly funded classroom resource hub—to develop artificial intelligence tools to help reduc.....»»
Scientists show off the wide vision of Europe’s Euclid space telescope
The $1.5 billion Euclid telescope will use light to study the dark Universe. Enlarge / One of the first galaxies that Euclid observed is nicknamed the "Hidden Galaxy." This galaxy, also known as IC 342 or Caldwell 5, is difficult.....»»
School-based law enforcement is likely ineffective for keeping schools safe, finds analysis
A systematic review that analyzed the results of published studies concluded that school-based law enforcement (SBLE)—having sworn law enforcement officers stationed in schools on at least a part-time basis—is likely ineffective for keeping schoo.....»»
Black women teaching science find ways for incorporating anti-racist practices
Whether teaching about the practices and systems that led to high rates of diabetes in Black communities or discussions about the Flint water crisis, Black female science teachers are finding ways to incorporate anti-racist teaching in their classroo.....»»
"Exceptional" floods hit northern France: authorities
Flooding has hit dozens of towns in northern France, leaving roads sometimes only passable in boats and dozens of schools closed, authorities said Tuesday......»»