Children & education

Career Literacy Strengthens Student Success Joshua.Bay Tue, 07/14/2026 - 03:00 AM New research from the DeBruce Foundation found early career literacy can help students prepare for an AI-driven workforce. Byline(s) Joshua Bay

Western Governors President on the State of Online Ed Josh Moody Tue, 07/14/2026 - 03:00 AM Scott Pulsipher explains why Western Governors is expanding and why he thinks competency-based education will continue to grow. Byline(s) Josh Moody

How the Stop WOKE Act Ruling Strengthened Academic Freedom sara.custer@in… Tue, 07/14/2026 - 03:00 AM A conversation with Tim Cain, an academic freedom expert and professor of higher education at the University of Georgia. Byline(s) Dominique J. Baker

The European Commission plans legislation to restrict social media access for children under 13 across the EU following recommendations from an expert panel. The post EU moves to restrict social media access for children under 13 appeared first on MEDIANAMA .

arXiv:2607.09673v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Critique is central to design education and project-based learning, yet high-quality critique is often scarce, uneven, hard to document, and disconnected from evolving artefacts. We present Critsly, an artefact-aware AI critique workspace that turns AI from a detached feedback tool into a critique teammate in the learner's board context. Critsly combines a visual design canvas with structured AI-supported reflection, multi-perspective critique, act

arXiv:2607.10013v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: In the AI Literacy for Multidisciplinary Professional Readiness and Outreach (AIM-PRO) project, we are creating integrated methods to improve the education on AI literacy. One concept on which the project relies is educational digital twins, that is, digital representations of educator trainers, teachers, and learners that can be used in different stages of the educational process. Such digital twins enable the simulation, monitoring, and optimizat

arXiv:2607.10895v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: With the transition to remote instruction, new modalities for conducting hands-on labs are needed. In particular, courses that entail major hardware components faced challenges in making the hardware available for students in a reliable and sustainable way. This paper presents our experience in implementing a virtual breadboard feature to interface with real Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) boards located on the University of Washington's cam

arXiv:2607.10900v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: The transition to remote learning during the pandemic has necessitated the development of new methods for conducting hands-on experiments. One significant challenge in this transition has been providing students with reliable and sustainable access to necessary hardware components, particularly for courses that require substantial equipment. Additionally, industry partners have high expectations for students to be proficient in simulation and verif

arXiv:2607.11032v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Project-based learning (PjBL) is common in computing education, but traditional assessments of PjBL often fail to capture higher-order thinking (HOT), especially in transfer contexts. This study introduces "design problems" (DPs): concise, scenario-based prompts that require applying project concepts in new situations, to address this gap. We examined instructor perceptions, the ability of large language models (LLMs) to generate DPs, and student e

arXiv:2607.11129v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: This innovative practice full paper presents FORAP (Framework for Organizing Reusable and Adaptable PjBL Projects) and a portfolio of 14 adoption-ready project-based learning (PjBL) project packages built with the framework. PjBL in computing education offers strong educational benefits, yet its adoption remains limited by high instructor workload and recurring student technical challenges. FORAP addresses these barriers by organizing each package

arXiv:2607.11292v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: As Large Language Models (LLMs) are increasingly deployed as conversational tutors, they risk institutionalizing systemic inequalities. This study presents a systematic API audit of four LLMs acting as history tutors, evaluating 1,800 responses regarding the 1989 Romanian Revolution across five student personas varying by ethnicity and socio-economic tier. We uncover four interconnected patterns of \emph{epistemic paternalism}: (1)~\textbf{Differen

arXiv:2607.11314v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: The promise of AI literacy ``for all'' confronts a structural challenge embedded in how nations organise secondary computer science education. In most systems, a general-track subject -- Digital Literacy, ICT, TIC, or SNT -- bears the weight of universal AI literacy, while a specialist Informatics course serves STEM pathways separately. Yet the content and depth of the general track are shaped by governance decisions made largely with reference to

arXiv:2607.11692v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: In this paper we present a study of students' mental models of generative AI (GenAI). A student's mental model of GenAI influences not only how they perceive the technology's capabilities and limitations but also how they choose to integrate it into their academic work. Whether they view it as a collaborative partner, a shortcut to complete tasks, or something in between, depends on how they conceptualize its use. This study addresses the following

arXiv:2607.10674v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: As AI code tools become integrated into programming environments, students increasingly describe intended behavior in natural language and rely on these tools to generate code, shifting emphasis from code writing to specification. Yet little is known about the comments students write as specifications in AI-assisted programming tasks. We analyze a four-year dataset of undergraduate programming submissions and reflections from tasks in which stude

arXiv:2508.14692v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: This research full paper examines how news media have been instrumental in creating specific narratives about generative AI applications, especially ChatGPT, in higher education, and how these narratives have changed over time. The introduction of emerging technologies in higher education is driven not only by their technological affordances but also by the narratives built around their perceived value, risks, and possibilities. Therefore, unde

arXiv:2605.21629v3 Announce Type: replace Abstract: How much have students' ordinary learning processes shifted in response to generative AI, and how does that affect their durable learning outcomes? Self-report surveys show little change, while small-scale behavioral studies report widespread AI use without the scale or duration to measure learning consequences. We address both questions using a ten-year panel of $3.2$ million ALEKS learning interactions for investigating time-on-task, compleme

arXiv:2606.12946v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: Does the conversion of academic assessment from percentage scores to letter grades merely represent an adjustment in information precision, or does it systematically alter the underlying structure of student academic data? Drawing on 68 mathematics exam scores from 75 primary school students, this study employs Encoding Transformation simulation to compare structural differences in the same dataset under two encoding schemes across three dimens

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The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) into education presents significant opportunities to enhance teaching and learning, while raising ethical concerns about the responsible use of these technologies in educational settings. Understanding how the public perceives and debates these issues is increasingly important for educators, institutions, and policymakers seeking to integrate AI responsibly and equitably. Social media platforms, where such debates un

Welcome to the African Union Commission. It is a great honour to welcome you to the Innovating Education in Africa 2026 Expo, where we bring together policymakers, educators, researchers, innovators, ...

We treat early childhood teachers like babysitters instead of the engineers they are. If we want them to stay, we have to invest in the systems that ...

Atte Pohjanmaa, who founded a company when he was still an upper secondary school student, succeeded in growing his company even during the coronavirus years. Atte Pohjanmaa, Vertics founder Atte ...

Industry is leaning into generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), and higher education is under pressure to prepare graduates for a GenAI-augmented workforce. Yet, there is still no clear structure for defining AI readiness across disciplines, programs, courses, and assignments. Current approaches often rely on broad institutional policies or individual course-level decisions, which can also create mixed messages for students, fragmented expectations across programs, and limited visibility fo

Benchslapped By His Own Petard : Judge nixes Trump v. IRS settlement citing administration's unitary executive nonsense . Todd Blanche Loses Lindsey Graham : Contentious confirmation hearing set to begin this week will have to go ahead without Lindsey Graham after the senator died over the weekend (perhaps he'll be dealing with Graham's sister, who has been tapped to fill out his term ). Yale Law Lost The Top Spot In The 2026 U.S. News Rankings : And the school's placement is even worse in this

Over 150 students and 26 organizations told Yale to stop negotiating away the rule of law. The post Yale Law Students Advise Their Own University: Knock Off This ‘Obey In Advance’ Nonsense appeared first on Above the Law .

“While ultimately it is up to parents to decide when children get their first smartphones, what we already have is a consensus that there needs to be a start date for the age children can join social media,” says European Commission President Ursula van der Leyen.

A big challenge for universities is distinguishing whether students are using AI to help or as a substitute for learning.

Students from the MIT Cybersecurity Clinic help local governments and other vulnerable organizations defend against digital threats.

Maine joined 15 states on Friday in suing the Trump administration to prevent millions of dollars in cuts to school-based mental health funding. The new lawsuit is part of an ongoing legal battle between Democratic-led states and the U.S. Department of Education over a mental health grant program that Congress established following the 2018 school […]

Which law schools are excluded from the T14 in this version of the rankings? And what happened to Yale? The post A ‘Projection’ Of The 2027 U.S. News Law School Rankings appeared first on Above the Law .

Your tour of all things related to lawyer and judicial ethics, with University of Houston law professor Renee Knake Jefferson. The post Legal Ethics Roundup: Lawyer ‘Negligence’ For Not Using AI, Cameras At SCOTUS, Law School Laptop Ban & More appeared first on Above the Law .

At the College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS), education is designed for a world where artificial intelligence shapes how problems are understood, solved, and scaled. Our programmes combine ...

This year, at least six states enacted laws trying to reduce the number of students chronically absent from school. The measures include requiring monitoring of absences and publicly releasing data, developing new guidance on the best ways to address the problem and increasing punishments for parents and guardians of chronically absent students. Chronic absenteeism is […]

Backyard Baseball, a favorite game for 1990s kids, had been off the market for years. But Lindsay Barnett was determined.

FIRST Global Joins the UN ITU AI Skills Coalition; FIRST Global and XRP Kits Offer New Agentic AI module powered by FYI.AI For Student Robotics Teams Worldwide GENEVA, Switzerland — July 8, 2026 — At the AI for Good Global Summit hosted... The post FIRST Global and Experiential Bring Agentic AI Learning Experience to 190+ Countries, Advancing Robotics Education appeared first on AI for Good .

In this paper we present a study of students' mental models of generative AI (GenAI). A student's mental model of GenAI influences not only how they perceive the technology's capabilities and limitations but also how they choose to integrate it into their academic work. Whether they view it as a collaborative partner, a shortcut to complete tasks, or something in between, depends on how they conceptualize its use. This study addresses the following questions: (I) What mental models do undergradu

Europe suffered an unprecedented heatwave this June, with debilitating effects felt across various walks of life: thousands of deaths, particularly among the elderly, individuals and families suffering in “heat-trap” apartments, hospitals full and caught unprepared, school closures, and productivity losses. Adaptation measures are indispensable for coping with these soaring temperatures, which have cost lives and severely affected people’s well-being. However, rights-based litigation involving a

State education agencies are being asked to do something they have rarely been asked to do before: lead. As the federal government’s influence over education recedes, leaving confusion in its wake, calls for guidance, clarity and strategic direction are shifting to states. And they are shifting fast, to agencies that are often understaffed, under-resourced and […]