Education & Career

Pittsburgh professors are grappling with the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT in academia. While Carnegie Mellon University maintains its academic integrity policy, other local schools are working to incorporate rules for AI into their existing frameworks. The University of Pittsburgh and Chatham University are evaluating the technology to determine the best approach, while Duquesne University is considering …

Peace Education and the Revised K-10 Curriculum Peace education holds a “special place” in the heart of Vice President Sara Duterte, according to Makabayan lawmakers who have urged the inclusion of government efforts in peace talks in the revised curriculum for Kinder to Grade 10. Rep. France Castro of ACT Teachers emphasized the need for a “justice component” in peace …

Florida Education Faces a Battle over Book Bans As the new school year approaches, Florida finds itself embroiled in an educational war over book censorship. The state became the first to pass laws facilitating parental challenges to books deemed ‘inappropriate.’ However, many educators and parents see these laws as an excuse for censorship rather than a means to enhance communication. …

Makena Laughery, 6, and her doll, Snowflake, go into overdrive at the finish line of the Fun Run during Saturday’s 2023 Sunrise Stampede at Silver Creek High School in Longmont. (Cliff Grassmick – Staff Photographer) About the Sunrise Stampede About 700 community members showed up bright and early Saturday morning to participate in the Sunrise Stampede, a 5K race supporting …

Heading Back to School: Planning for a Child’s Educational Future As students head back to school, it’s important to think about and plan for the educational future of a child in your life. Matching Grants for 529 Accounts in Kansas The State of Kansas provides a fantastic opportunity for families with household incomes less than 200% of the current federal …

Georgia’s Gifted Program Faces Challenges in Class Sizes, Teacher Training, and Student Selection Georgia’s program for gifted students has problems with too-large class sizes, teacher training, and student selection, a new report from the state auditor’s office finds. Georgia’s Gifted Program Overview In the 2020-21 school year, about 199,000 Georgia students were designated as gifted, representing about 12% of the …

Summary Dr. Dale Bazan is the coordinator of Clinical Experiences for the University of Nevada, Reno, where he oversees student teaching internships. He has presented at international, national, state, and local conferences on various topics related to teaching and research. His research interests include teacher preparation, teacher identity development, foundations of teaching, creative process, popular musicianship, and social justice. He …

State of Education Presentation Dr. Doug Brubaker, Texarkana Independent School District superintendent, discusses legislation that would potentially affect the district during a “State of Education” presentation Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at Texarkana Chamber of Commerce. (Staff photo by Mallory Wyatt) Texarkana School Administrators Address Education Status TEXARKANA, Texas — Local school administrators presented the “State of Education” on Thursday at …

STATEWIDE AERO EDUCATION IN OKLAHOMA In Oklahoma, education institutions have played a crucial role in shaping the brilliant minds of aviation greats such as Bessie Coleman, Dr. Shannon Lucid, Tom Stafford, Gordon Cooper, William R Pogue, Geraldyn Cobb, John Herrington, Pearl Carter Scott, and many others. Aero education in Oklahoma is deeply rooted in the red dirt of our 77 …

Florida Education Commissioner Drops Out of Town Hall Meeting on Black History Standards Florida’s education commissioner, Manny Diaz, has decided not to attend a town hall meeting aimed at discussing the state’s new standards for teaching Black History. The event, which has reportedly received hundreds of RSVPs, was intended to encourage a collective dialogue on African American History standards. Despite …