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Physics can be hard: Mindfulness may help, research suggests

The high stakes and intimidating reputation of physics classes can lead to plenty of stress for students new to the discipline. In fact, many students say it feels psychologically …

What AI changes about viewpoint diversity

Reviewing a book in which I appear…

We thought homeschool was best for our kids. They proved us wrong.

We were committed to homeschooling, but as our son grew and our work changed, we realized he needed something different.…

Should schools get rid of homework? Some educators are saying yes

Some experts worry that less homework could be a problem for math achievement, at a time when test scores nationwide are already at a dismal low.…

‘His skin came off’: Sydney centre with 168 breaches joins wave of childcare closures

A Sydney childcare centre that repeatedly lost children and left toddlers in soiled nappies all day has joined a growing number of centres leaving the sector rather than meet strin…

Karnataka Public School allegedly made four students write SSLC exams as private candidates in Chikkamagaluru to improve pass percentage

Karnataka Public School faces complaints after enrolling four students as private SSLC candidates without parental consent.…

UK schools in ‘desperate situation’ as headteachers report mouldy walls, leaks and asbestos

Teachers have reported leaking roofs, unsuitable toilets and a condemned playground…

Self-growth can be sustainable thanks to this microlearning app, now $48 for life

Devour 15-minute book summaries on your lunch break.…

HKU launches School of Governance and Policy to foster global policy dialogue

New interdisciplinary learning and policy research hub convenes global top-tier academics to nurture policymakers and connect East and West through Hong Kong…

Teachers to be offered 28 per cent pay rise in bid to avoid more strikes

A fresh offer is imminent as principals move to join in the industrial unrest at state’s 1570 government schools.…

Calls for ‘student premium’ to support disadvantaged young people after GCSEs

Social mobility groups say post-16 funding gap risks young people falling out of education, work and training A coalition of 14 social mobility organisations is urging the governme…

Australia’s universities ‘inching towards $100,000 degrees’

Speaking on a bill to reverse the Job-ready Graduates scheme, Universities Australia’s Luke Sheehy said it needed “some political courage and some additional funding”. Both appear …

Ashes to assets: calls to turn HK$30 billion waste facility into tourism, education hub

I·PARK2 to operate alongside I·PARK1, jointly processing 9,000 tonnes of waste a day for renewable energy.…

GAMED.AI: A Hierarchical Multi-Agent Framework for Automated Educational Game Generation

We introduce GameDAI, a hierarchical multi-agent framework that transforms instructor-provided questions into fully playable, pedagogically grounded educational games validated thr…

Which Arkansas schools are best for athletes? According to one study, these are the top 25

According to one study, these Arkansas high schools are considered the best for athletes.…

Assam HS Result 2026 LIVE: AHSEC Class 12th results releasing today at 10.30 am, check results on ahsec.assam.gov.in

Assam HS Result 2026 LIVE: AHSEC Class 12th results announced on April 28, 2026. The direct link to check results is available at ahsec.assam.gov.in. Follow the blog for latest upd…

Which Arkansas schools are best for athletes? According to one study, these are the top 25

According to one study, these Arkansas high schools are considered the best for athletes.…

Wisconsin teacher placed on leave after social media post advocating to 'make Americans great assassins again'

A Wisconsin teacher was placed on administrative leave after a controversial post suggesting he wanted to "make Americans great assassins again."…

Tasmanian teachers strike deal to lessen violence and workload

After months of dispute, an agreement has been reached on Tasmanian teachers' pay and conditions for the next three years.…

Firehorse superstition helps uncover why women's education may not drive Japan's fertility decline

The rapidly declining marriage and fertility rates across developed East Asian societies strain pension and health care systems, threaten economic growth, and reshape entire societ…

Mamdani's education plan's 'lack of merit' could fundamentally change student outcomes: GOP leader warns

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticism over plans to phase out gifted and talented programs, with critics warning of declining academic standards.…

Professors Disturbed to Find Their Lectures Chopped Up and Turned into AI Slop

ASU Atomic, a new tool in beta at Arizona State University, takes faculty lectures and chops them into extremely short clips, that AI then attempts to turn into learning materials.…

$200,000 worth of supplies donated to PB schools

Hundreds of students in Palm Beach County will receive free, new school supplies next week thanks to the annual Tools for Schools program.…

Half of England’s schools unfit due to leaks, mould and faulty toilets, poll finds

NAHT survey says widespread disrepair forcing closure of playgrounds and classrooms, with Send facilities also hit Half of headteachers say parts of their school are either out of …

Inflation is sucking the life out of teacher pay raises, report says

A new review of state education data shows teacher pay increases can't keep up with inflation and fewer students are enrolled in public schools.…

Show HN: Free textbook on engineering thermodynamics

Author here. Feel free to send questions of any kind.…

At 'AI Coachella,' Stanford Students Line Up to Learn From Silicon Valley Royalty

CS 153 has gone viral on the Palo Alto campus—and on X. Not everyone is happy about it.…

Higher education enjoyed considerable bipartisan support by the Republican Party and Democratic Party in the 1980s and early 1990s. In the mid-90s, Republicans’ position gradually became more critical before becoming almost uniformly negative toward higher education in recent years.

Revised Education System Proposal

As part of my mental project to redesign some of the systems of society I have come up with this revised educational system using some of the modern technology available to us now.…