The Supreme Court tends to save its blockbuster orders for the last day of the term – and 2025 was no exception. Among the important decisions handed down June 27, 2025, was Mahmoud v. Taylor – a case of particular interest to me, because I teach education law. Mahmoud, I believe, may become one of the court’s most consequential rulings […] … learn more→
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In LGBTQ+ storybook case, Supreme Court handed a win to parental rights, raising tough questions for educators
Tuning our brains like musical instruments: Does neurofeedback really work?
Would you like to see your thoughts live and try to change the ones you don’t like? In general terms, that’s what neurofeedback is all about . It’s a “training technique” that allows us to observe our brain activity in real time to learn how to modulate it voluntarily, thanks to the use of electroencephalography (EEG). Let’s imagine the brain as […] … learn more→
A new ‘prac payment’ has just kicked in. But it ignores many uni students
On Tuesday, some Australian university students got access to a new payment. The Commonwealth Prac Payment is available to eligible teaching, nursing, midwifery and social work students. It will provide A$331.65 a week during compulsory professional placements, to help with living and study expenses. This could include travel, accommodation, uniforms and lost income from other employment. But […] … learn more→
Can digitalization accelerate the transition to a circular economy?
We are consuming and depleting the planet’s resources at an ever-increasing pace . To address this problem, the need to abandon the traditional linear model based on producing, using, and throwing away has emerged in recent years, replacing it with a new production model: the circular economy, based on reducing the amount of resources used and reusing […] … learn more→
Doctorate: The invisible costs of the thesis, between overwork and anxiety
A true intellectual journey, the doctorate can also, due to the precariousness it entails, become a veritable daily obstacle course, lastingly weakening young researchers both psychologically and economically. A look back at the lessons learned from a survey of 15 career paths in the humanities and social sciences. With Le Vacataire , published in 2025, economist Thomas […] … learn more→
Why the traditional college major may be holding students back in a rapidly changing job market
Colleges and universities are struggling to stay afloat. The reasons are numerous: declining numbers of college-age students in much of the country, rising tuition at public institutions as state funding shrinks, and a growing skepticism about the value of a college degree. Pressure is mounting to cut costs by reducing the time it takes to earn a degree from four years […] … learn more→
Comprehensive Guide to Vaccinations for Dogs and Cats: Everything Pet Owners Need to Know
A pet’s health begins with prevention, and timely vaccination is one of the most important preventative measures. Vaccines protect dogs and cats from dangerous infections, many of which can be fatal or transmitted to other animals. It is important to understand that vaccination is not optional—it is essential if you want your pet to live […] … learn more→
Deep reading in times of scrolling: how to read with intention again
We live surrounded by stimuli. Our phones vibrate constantly, platforms compete for our attention, and for many young people (and not so young people), reading a full text seems like a feat. As a university professor, I frequently observe that many students fail to fully understand what is being asked of them, not because of […] … learn more→
Can academics use AI to write journal papers? What the guidelines say
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to “intelligent machines and algorithms that can reason and adapt based on sets of rules and environments which mimic human intelligence”. This field is evolving rapidly and the education sector, for one, is abuzz with discussion on AI use for writing. This matters not just for academics, but for anyone relying on trustworthy […] … learn more→
There is no loneliness epidemic – so why do we keep talking as if there is?
Most people experience periods of loneliness, isolation or solitude in their lives. But these are different things, and the proportion of people feeling lonely is stable over time. So why do we keep talking about an epidemic of loneliness? Before the COVID pandemic, several studies showed that rates of loneliness were stable in England, the US, Finland, […] … learn more→
