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Some Missouri schools use AI, digital tools to prevent suicides. What does that mean for student privacy?

Advocates for the digital monitoring tools say they help save lives. Experts warn that the programs have a higher tendency to ...

Op-Ed: Universities serious about mental health embrace free speech

University leaders will often tout initiatives for academic success, community engagement, and mental health. Yet one factor, ...

How generative AI is really changing education by outsourcing the production of knowledge to big tech

Generative AI tools, including ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini, can now create content, combine information and even mimic ...

Connecting The Dots: How The Changing Environment Shapes Student Success

Education and environment are deeply intertwined. Each one-degree increase in classroom temperature reduces learning by 1%.

We often see lists of ‘top’ schools. But what makes a good school for your child?

A truly good school feels good to be in. According to a 2024 UNESCO report, joy, relationships and belonging fuel both ...