“Capitalism was under construction from about 1500 to about 1800,” says Professor Trevor Jackon. “It’s easier to imagine the end of the …
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Nearly 60 years after his last recording, trailblazing jazz saxophonist John Coltrane’s legacy remains as vital as ever. Coltrane, who died of …
As it marks its 10-year anniversary, MIT Reads is being reimagined for the age of artificial intelligence. Recognizing the need to foster social …
Key points: School leaders must act before more students slip away from the classroom Attendance is the scoreboard–connection is the game Chronic …
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What Massachusetts’s Portrait of a Learner Gets Right (and New York’s Doesn’t)
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogWhen I taught high school in Virginia in the early 2020s, I was only vaguely aware of the existence of something called …
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I’m a college president, and I think higher education has to do a better job of controlling costs
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogEvery fall, millions of American parents and caregivers make extraordinary sacrifices to send a child to college. They work overtime, postpone retirement, …
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Deep-fried food banned under new school dinner rules in England
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe Department for Education said it hoped the reforms would tackle childhood obesity, improve nutrition and support children’s concentration, learning and wellbeing. …
It wasn’t in relation to university that I first came across the organisation Rethink Repayment, which campaigns for a fairer settlement on …
If institutions lose their tax-exempt status over diversity efforts, they could face a loss of gifts and higher borrowing costs among other …
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A New Way to Monitor Methane from Abandoned Wells – USC Viterbi
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAcross the United States, millions of abandoned oil and gas wells remain after production has ceased. Image: Midjourney The transition to cleaner …
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$10M histotripsy research center launches to advance sound wave-based cancer treatment
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe University of Michigan Histotripsy Center will make its specialized equipment and expertise available to external researchers Zhen Xu, the Li Ka …
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Amyloidosis protein unfolds in unexpected way, study finds – News Bureau
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogCHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The protein transthyretin can unfold and dissociate in a previously unknown way, possibly contributing to a rare and deadly …
Corbin “Corby” Robertson, BBA ’69, has been a devoted Longhorn ever since he came to the Forty Acres in 1965. As captain, …
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At UC Berkeley, they learned to question the status quo. They found purpose in the Peace Corps.
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogFor some UC Berkeley alums, volunteering in the Peace Corps is a chance to take what they learned in the classroom and …
One night about two years ago, the sea came and swallowed Josephine Domevenu’s shop, a kiosk where she sold clothing and packaged …
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Why reading interventions plateau—and why New York’s new dyslexia center won’t change that
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogKey points: Reading interventions can produce early gains that eventually plateau What it really takes to accelerate adolescent literacy across our district …
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Colleges are scrambling to figure out student loan changes. Students are paying the price
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogby Erin Rode, The Hechinger Report September 4, 2026 Mikiah Roberson expected to receive her federal $6,700 student loan disbursement sometime between …
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Michael Owen doesn’t tell his children he loves them – how big a deal is that?
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogTo the outside observer, Owen’s love for his children is not in doubt. The trailer for his new show, Meet the Owens, …
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Schools in England face checks to root out unhealthy lunches | Schools
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogSchools could be reprimanded if they serve food containing too much fat, salt or sugar under new checks to ensure pupils receive …
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Not enough students know about work-based learning opportunities
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogProving the effectiveness of paths such as apprenticeships can help students know their options, writes an Urban Institute senior fellow.
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Educause President and CEO John O’Brien Announces Retirement — Campus Technology
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogEducause President and CEO John O’Brien Announces Retirement John O’Brien, president and CEO of Educause, has announced his intention to retire in …
The Promise-Keeper blog series is part of AASA’s 2026 “The Promise of Hope” back-to-school campaign, spotlighting AASA members who bring hope to …
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Patient with Rare Genetic Disorder NF2 Gets a Renewed Sense of Hope
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogFor Jose “Gabe” Rios, surgery and infusions at the USC Brain Tumor Center have each played vital roles in managing neurofibromatosis type …
Consumer sentiment dropped about 6% from last month, landing around 11% below a year ago amid continued worries that inflation will remain …
Beginning this fall, the new Texas Student Experience portfolio will bring together Strategic Enrollment Management and the Division of Student Affairs, combining …
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At 16, she competed in the Olympics. Now she’s diving for UC Berkeley.
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogIn this first-person narrative, Egyptian diver Malak Tawfik reflects on growing up in Cairo, pushing past cultural expectations and embracing a new …
Harvard Yard awoke from its summer slumber on Wednesday as members of the Class of 2030 were greeted by campus regulars eager …
Key points: Designing learning around authentic projects expands what it means to be “good at school” Building skills by designing backpacks: PBL …
Rick Hess: Howard, I’ve contended that AI doesn’t change the knowledge students need to learn. You disagree. I want to get into your …
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California encourages undocumented students to go to college. But some are losing hope
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogby Alexandra Villarreal, The Hechinger Report August 25, 2026 FOLSOM, Calif. — At Folsom Lake College’s main administrative building, a flyer on …
