Most Americans assume that schools are legally required to protect students from sexual harassment and assault under Title IX – the federal law enacted in 1972 that bans sexual discrimination in education. I am a law professor and researcher who has spent more than a decade examining the disconnect between what Title IX promises on paper and what students […] … learn more→

Will the 2026 baccalaureate resemble the 2025 baccalaureate? The Ministry of National Education announced at the start of the school year its intention to adjust the current methods of continuous assessment, sparking new debates surrounding an exam that has been revised several times since 2018. But why is it so difficult in France to determine […] … learn more→

For some years now, children have been spending more and more time at home or indoors, staring at a screen, and less time outdoors or in natural spaces. This loss of contact with the natural environment has consequences for their development. Among the many concerns raised by this increase in screen use ( sedentary lifestyle, isolation, overexposure, and even addiction ), […] … learn more→

We’re meeting a friend for lunch at a restaurant. When the first courses arrive, she interrupts the conversation to say, “Would you pass me the…” while looking at a specific spot on the table. We probably don’t need any more words or gestures to understand that she’s referring to salt and we pass it to […] … learn more→

So you’ve got this mountain of “stuff” that keeps revealing new secrets every time you look at it. Or maybe you’re doing a PhD by publication and panicking about how to sort out the articles you need. Either way, you’re probably wondering whether you can write multiple journal articles from the same data without looking […] … learn more→

Artificial intelligence (AI) is wrecking havoc on university assessments and exams. Thanks to generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, students can now generate essays and assessment answers in seconds. As we have noted in a study earlier this year, this has left universities scrambling to redesign tasks, update policies, and adopt new cheating detection systems. But the technology keeps […] … learn more→

The digital transformation in all areas of life raises multiple questions about the relationship between technology and society. In the field of education, in particular, we see the need to prepare students for active digital citizenship. We want to educate citizens capable of using technology competently, appropriately, and responsibly in their daily lives. This objective […] … learn more→

When OpenAI launched its “Study Mode” in July 2025, the company touted ChatGPT’s educational benefits. “When ChatGPT is used for teaching or tutoring, it can significantly improve academic performance,” the company’s vice president of education told reporters at the product launch. But any teacher involved in their profession is entitled to ask: Is this just marketing hype, or are […] … learn more→

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a plan in early September 2025 that he intends to make Florida the first state to end vaccine mandates across all schools and in other state-run institutions such as nursing homes. His proposal would dismantle Florida Statute 1003.22, which requires that all schools, including public and private schools, collect proof of students’ immunization […] … learn more→

For many, the return from summer vacation, in September in the northern hemisphere and March in the southern hemisphere, is the true “New Year” moment. More than just a return to the calendar, it represents a return to routine after a period of disconnection. During the summer, cities empty out, the pace changes, and for […] … learn more→