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Associate Professor of Natural Resources Science Madison Jones, who also holds a joint appointment in Professional & Public Writing, is using rhetoric, fieldwork, and creative thinking to train the next generation of science communicators.

They all begin college with hope, and leave without the credential they believed would shape the rest of their lives due to financial instability, family, illness Story and photographs by Rachel Bujalski Everyone knows the feeling of leaving something unfinished. A half-written novel. A business idea scribbled into a notebook. A hobby abandoned after the excitement fades. In my own life as a docu…

BackgroundAlthough the benefits of physical exercise for students’ physical and mental health have been widely recognized, studies that systematically investigate the overall effects of physical exercise on students’ academic burnout and academic achievement remain insufficient. Most existing research focuses on a single dimension, lacking systematic integration and quantitative synthesis.Objecti…

Published on June 16, 2026 12:37 PM GMT Hello everyone, My career goal is to reduce AI risks. If I major in CS, I could attend a top-tier college in Taiwan. In the future, I may pursue a master or PhD degree in US. However, according to some EAs, chasing a high GPA is mostly for signaling rather than improving my research abilities, because some college courses are irrelevant to AI risks.(I'm unc…

New programs in the state work to teach high school and college students about Gullah foodways through hands-on projects When students from Charleston county school of the arts in South Carolina entered a research institute on the African diaspora, staff greeted them with “welcome home”. The field trip at the College of Charleston’s Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture w…

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This study investigated the impact of learner engagement on teachers’ curriculum delivery in a rural secondary school in Limpopo Province, South Africa. A qualitative case study design was employed, guided by self-determination theory and social constructivism. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with five teachers and open-ended questionnaires administered to ten learners. The…

Research on digitalization and school leadership is emerging, but remains fragmented and under-researched, as indicated in recent reviews. Based on this, we conducted a scoping review of 38 empirical studies published between 2014 and 2024. The review focuses on the descriptive characteristics of the field, how digitalization and digital school leadership are defined, which themes researchers add…

Despite the increasing attention given to project-based STEAM education in early childhood settings, empirical evidence regarding its effects on the creative potential of very young children remains limited, particularly in comparison with traditional theme-based curricula. This pilot study employed a 1-year quasi-experimental design to examine the differential impacts of these two curricular app…

BackgroundComputational thinking is a key higher-order cognitive skill in adolescence, extending beyond computer science to mathematical problem solving and complex reasoning. Although mathematical metacognition has been associated with computational thinking, the mechanisms underlying this relationship remain unclear. Grounded in Flavell’s metacognitive theory and Wing’s framework, this study ex…

This study investigates the psychological mechanisms underlying engagement in AI-mediated EFL writing from a social cognitive theory perspective. Specifically, it examines how growth mindset, ideal L2 self, and enjoyment relate to engagement. An explanatory sequential mixed-methods design was employed. In the quantitative phase, survey data were collected from 519 university EFL learners from eth…

Speed, Values and Iteration: AI Communication Lessons From Indiana University rzinkan@rhb.com Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM Words alone are not enough to mobilize stakeholders around an institution’s approach to AI. Sustained, multichannel communications and visible actions are essential for building momentum. Byline(s) Kevin Anselmo

Canvas Hackers Target Dozens More Colleges Emma Whitford Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Emma Whitford

How GOP State Lawmakers Are Reshaping General Education Ryan Quinn Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM Legislators are increasingly determining colleges’ core classes, underscoring how higher ed has become a political lightning rod. Byline(s) Ryan Quinn

Common App Adds AI Advising Tool Joshua.Bay Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM The application platform has partnered with College Possible to help students navigate applications, deadlines and enrollment support. Byline(s) Joshua Bay

2 Oakland Community Colleges Merge Sara Weissman Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM The Peralta Community College District is turning two of its colleges into one. Some faculty, staff and students say the move is rushed. Byline(s) Sara Weissman

Colleges Must Act Now to Regain Public Trust, AAC&U Says jessica.blake@… Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM A new report, released Tuesday, argues colleges can take accountability for low public confidence without conceding to political criticism. Byline(s) Jessica Blake

Analytical Insights: Overcoming Knowledge Retention Challenges in CS50 Learners 1. Knowledge Acquisition: The Foundation of Learning The journey of a CS50 learner begins with engaging course materials, aiming to internalize programming concepts. However, the Prior Knowledge constraint significantly impacts this stage. Learners without prior programming experience face a steeper learning curve, as…

New benchmarks will help schools and colleges offer life and future skills, including STEM , alongside arts, sport, nature and civic activity, with Ofsted set to consider enrichment provision. The government’s £132.5 million Every Child Can program will support access to STEM and engineering clubs alongside wider enrichment activities in schools and communities across England. The UK government h…

In a new study, an Iowa State researcher upends the idea that AI simplifies writing, showing instead that it raises the cognitive stakes for students. The study identifies three key thresholds that reveal why using AI well takes more judgment, experimentation and agency than many students expect.