Artificial intelligence (AI), and especially generative artificial intelligence, its most visible branch, is already widely used by students – from middle school to higher education in increasing proportions – and by teachers. Will AI help schools overcome their crises, or will it prevent young people from thinking for themselves and acquiring real skills, turning teachers […] … learn more→
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Towards “AI bilingualism”: learning to work with it and learning to work without it
Three common study myths busted by a learning expert – and better strategies to use instead
As high school and university students approach the exam period, study sessions often increase and intensify. But even when students are “trying hard” to study they can still fall into some common study traps that hinder, rather than help, their learning. I research how the human mind learns. Here are three misconceptions about studying, and […] … learn more→
Best Math Apps for kids in 2026: An honest, tested comparison
Quick answer: The best math apps for kids depend on your child’s age and what you need. For story-driven practice that keeps kids ages 5 to 10 coming back on their own, MathHero is the strongest pick. For the earliest counting and number recognition, Khan Academy Kids and Moose Math fit better. For skills beyond […] … learn more→
Cursive is making a comeback. But does it deserve one?
Learning to read and write cursive was once a rite of passage for practically every American schoolchild. Until the early 20th century, children in the U.S. were generally taught to write in cursive or script, rather than the print writing typically taught to young children today. Some people at the time thought a person’s character could be evaluated based on […] … learn more→
Class, let’s watch a short video – more than 75% of teachers say they use YouTube in the classroom
Approximately three-quarters of 393 preschool and K-12 teachers in the U.S. say they use YouTube for instructional purposes, with roughly half using it on a daily or weekly basis, according to our new nationally representative survey. Those findings come from our new research, published in June 2026 in Educational Researcher, an academic journal. Our sample included […] … learn more→
Schools are rethinking whether every student needs a laptop
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced in-person classroom instruction to go virtual, students suddenly needed to have their own laptops or tablets in order to interact with teachers and complete assignments. Most states used federal pandemic funding to address the digital divide. This refers to the gap between students and families who had their own tablets, computers and high-speed internet, and those who did not. […] … learn more→
‘Critical thinking’ is all the rage: what does it really mean and how is it taught?
Any debate or reflection on the impact of artificial intelligence on education and intelligence inevitably leads to a discussion of critical thinking . This technology is changing how students learn and how teachers assess learning, and in the face of this transformation, critical thinking is often presented as the appropriate pedagogical response. But as AI changes the […] … learn more→
How UCAT Tutoring can help you boost your score in less time
Preparing for the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) can be one of the most demanding parts of applying for medicine, dentistry, and other healthcare-related university courses in Australia. With strict time limits, unique question formats, and intense competition, many students find that simply studying harder is not enough. Instead, studying smarter through professional ucat tutoring […] … learn more→
College professors face an emerging challenge: We know students are no longer reading entire books
Anyone who has spent time on a college campus lately has probably heard laments from faculty about their students’ reading habits, or rather nonreading habits. Such complaints are more than an unfounded nostalgia for a bygone age. Reading – not just any kind of reading, but reading long, complex, challenging books – is quickly vanishing from the American […] … learn more→
Mona’s new library is spectacular. But does it work as a library?
Lo Lo What do our bookshelves say about us? Which of our books do we choose to display and why? And what happens to a private collection when it becomes a public exhibit? Mona founder David Walsh’s new private library at the Hobart gallery raises all of these questions and more. A lifelong avid reader who spent much […] … learn more→
