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- What I Think Artificial Intelligence Will Do – & What It Won’t Do – In K-12 Education (Larry Ferlazzo)
“I teach English, social studies, and International Baccalaureate classes to English language learners and mainstream students at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California. I’ve written eight books: Navigating the Common Core With English Language Learners (with co-author Katie Hull Sypnieski); Building a Community of Self-Motivated Learners: Strategies to Help Students Thrive in School and Beyond; Classroom Management Q&As: Expert Strategies for Teaching; Self-Driven Learning: Teaching Strategies for Student Motivation; The ESL/ELL Teacher’s Survival Guide (with co-author Katie Hull Sypnieski); Helping Students Motivate Themselves: Practical Answers to Classroom Challenges; English Language Learners: Teaching Strategies That Work; and Building Parent Engagement in Schools (with co-author Lorie Hammond). I’ve won several awards, including the Leadership for a Changing World Award from the Ford Foundation, and was the Grand Prize Winner of the International Reading Association Award for Technology and Reading. I write a popular education blog, a weekly teacher advice column for Education Week Teacher, and a weekly post for The New York Times. My articles on education policy regularly appear in The Washington Post and HuffPost.com. In addition, my articles have appeared in publications such as ASCD Educational Leadership, Social Policy, and Language Magazine.” Ferlazzo’s article appeared on the National Education Policy Center ... read more13 hours ago - Hundreds of winter jackets handed out to Edmonton elementary school students
In partnership with Operation Warm, FedEx Cares volunteers distributed 270 new coats to children at Calder School. ... read more1 day ago - Alberta government proposes changes to junior high curriculum
What students are learning in junior high is the next in line for an update by the Alberta government. With changes to the elementary curriculum now rolled out, Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says it’s the logical next step. “We’ve been spending the past couple of years updating the elementary curriculum ‘K to 6′. Most of ... read more1 day ago - New documentary dives into neuroscience research at the University of Lethbridge
A film featuring two pioneers of neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge explores the history of their research and how it has helped shape the world. ... read more1 day ago - Claire Gaudiani, Embattled Connecticut College President, Dies at 79
Her unusual approach to building bridges between her wealthy campus and its beleaguered hometown led to a Supreme Court case and a faculty revolt. ... read more1 day ago - At The National Bible Bee, Christian Students Perfect the Art of MemoryThe national competition, which is fast rising in popularity, demands feats of memorization that make the National Spelling Bee look like a game of tic-tac-toe. ... read more1 day ago
- Critical Studies of Education & Technology: Claims That ‘AI Can Replace Teachers’ Betray a Very Poor Understanding of Teachers’ WorkCritical Studies of Education & Technology: Claims That ‘AI Can Replace Teachers’ Betray a Very Poor Understanding of Teachers’ Work As Felix Simon recently argued, claims that ‘AI will replace profession X’ tend to come from people with very little understanding (let alone firsthand experience) of working in these professions. This is certainly the case with hype around AI replacing accountants, doctors and judges. The same goes for claims around receptionists, administrative assistants and other lower-status jobs soon being rendered obsolete by AI and other forms of automation. In truth, these are all jobs that demand endless amounts of relational and emotional work, complex tacit knowledge, high-level improvisation skills, and many other nuances that transcend the formulaic ‘tasks’ that workplace AI is being developed to take on. As such, we need to remain highly sceptical of ‘AI replacement’ narratives being pushed by an IT industry desperate to find convincing use cases for its products. The myth of AI replacement in education This need for caution certainly applies to current debates about teachers being replaced by AI. Indeed, this is an argument that nearly every high school teacher in our DP25 study has found an utterly preposterous argument to make. Nevertheless, there are plenty ... read more2 days ago
- Flywire partners with Vietnam International Bank
The partnership, announced on November 14, allows students to complete transactions to institutions around the world in a single online session without visiting a bank or incurring additional fees. “We are thrilled to partner with VIB to combine their comprehensive banking network and Flywire’s payment technology with the goal of transforming how international payments are made for students”, said Mohit Kansal, SVP of global payments & payer services, Flywire. “Vietnam is an important outbound market for Flywire and we are committed to enhancing our offerings for payers while strengthening our presence in the region.” Through the collaboration with Flywire, VIB has digitised 100% of its international payment services, which can be tracked on the Flywire platform, enabling complete transparency for users. The inability to track international payments has frequently been cited as a problem by students who said that payment issues influenced their view of the university they are applying for. Prior to the partnership, Vietnamese customers would typically pay a minimum of $10 USD in transfer fees and $25 USD in out-of-country fees per international transaction. Now, there are no additional fees. Customers can also pay directly in Vietnamese đồng (VND) rather than purchasing foreign ... read more2 days ago - Dutch protestors press on against education cutsDespite last minute government and police guidance suggesting the protest be cancelled due to “safety reasons”, suggesting a possible “hijack” by an external group, students and stakeholders gathered in pockets across the country, with over 4,000 students and staff members congregating in Utrecht for a peaceful protest, despite the warning.Dutch students, university staff and higher education stakeholders had planned to strike on November 14 in Utrecht, protesting budget cuts to Dutch education. The protest aimed to give voice to the widespread disagreement with government changes to dutch higher education. With a new date set, a national demonstration has been organised for November 25 in The Hague and will see staff and students uniting to protect higher education. In a post on LinkedIn, the Hague University of Applied Sciences wrote: “We cannot stress it enough. More than ever, our society needs well-educated, young people who can tackle the complex challenges of our time. “Nevertheless, the biggest cuts in education and research in recent decades are imminent. This affects the future teachers, nurses and technicians that the Netherlands so desperately needs.” Protestors are challenging a number of sweeping cuts and changes to higher education in the Netherlands. The Schoof cabinet plans ... read more2 days ago
- OfS report hammers home universities’ finance woesOfS forecasts present a stark warning for England’s higher education institutions, urging them to take immediate action and abandon reliance on overly optimistic projections. It is predicted that 72% of higher education providers in England could be in deficit by 2025-26, and 40% would have fewer than 30 days’ liquidity.The OfS has released its latest modelling which points to a significant decrease in overall international student recruitment, with 16% fewer applications for visas in 2024 than in 2023. The research indicates a significant drop in the number of international students from major sending countries, with some experiencing declines of over 40% in student numbers when comparing 2023-34 figures to that of 2022-23. The largest declines reported are in the number of CAS issued to Indian and Nigerian students, down 28,585 (20.4%) and 25,897 (44.6 %) respectively. Earlier this year, the OfS warned against overly optimistic recruitment forecasts. The latest report now underscores that “many more providers than anticipated will face financial challenges in the coming years”.It estimates a net income reduction for the sector of £3,445 million and a a sector-level deficit of -£1,636 million by 2025-26, unless mitigating actions are taken.Susan Lapworth, chief executive of the OfS, commented: “A ... read more2 days ago
- Men in international education more likely to be happy with pay
Men working in the industry reported higher levels of pay satisfaction and were more likely to be paid more than women working in the same roles in higher education, according to the results of The PIE’s first annual Salary Survey. The survey, a joint venture between The PIE News and PIE Executive Search held this summer, canvassed anonymous responses from people around the world working across the international education sector – asking questions about pay, working conditions and what motivated respondents most when looking for a new job. Of 810 total respondents to the survey, of 676 people who answered a question on pay satisfaction, 48% of 248 men said they were ‘satisfied’ or ‘very satisfied’ with their salary compared with 39% of 428 women – a difference of 11 percentage points. Drilling down into the data revealed that of those working in higher education roles (making up the largest cohort of 58% of all respondents to the survey) were more likely to earn more if they were male. Almost a fifth (19%) of 141 men working in the higher education field were paid the equivalent of £100k a year or more, compared to 8% of 270 women working in ... read more2 days ago - This Is the Dark, Unspoken Promise of Trump’s ReturnLiberal democracy offers moral constraints without problem-solving. Populism offers problem-solving without moral constraints. ... read more2 days ago
- B.C. colleges feeling the pinch after feds slash international student visas
Citing concern about student exploitation and pressure on rental housing markets, Ottawa has slashed international student visas by 45 per cent this year. ... read more2 days ago - Quebec to audit 17 schools after complaints over secularism non-compliance
Quebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville says his department will investigate complaints at 17 schools where it is alleged that state secularism is not being respected. ... read more3 days ago - More Indian universities accept SAT as College Board expandsWhile Indian universities use a wide range of exams such as JEE, CUET, NEET, and more, in accordance with the courses they have to offer, many private institutions are increasingly favouring the SAT. Prominent private institutions, including Ahmedabad University, Ashoka University, Bennett University, BITS Pilani, FLAME University, NMIMS, and Krea University, now accept SAT scores from resident/non-resident Indians and international applicants. Rushi Sheth, Vice President (International), College Board, highlighted the importance of expanding opportunities for Indian students. “There are opportunities for excellent education in India so our goal is to not see successful outcomes only in the form of outbound migration,” said Sheth. It is not about identifying the top students and exporting them to the US, but about making Indian students understand the options that are available to them here. Rushi Sheth, The College Board “So when we think about where we want to invest in India, it is not about identifying the top students and exporting them to the US, but about making Indian students understand the options that are available to them here.” The College Board recently hosted the India Global Higher Education Alliance Forum 2024 in New Delhi, which focused on ensuring successful student ... read more3 days ago
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