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It’s no secret that the higher education sector is known for being slow moving. But if academia is the proverbial immovable object, artificial intelligence is its unstoppable force. Educators and higher ed experts are now preparing for a future that could be significantly shaped by AI — and those gathered at the annual ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego last week discussed how to navigate the sea change. University leaders in attendance weighed in on their biggest hopes and concerns surrounding AI implementation in higher ed. And panelists shared their insights into how AI can serve nontraditional students and prepare their…

In 2021, I was a demoralized educator: not burnt out, but demoralized. As I shared in my first article for EdSurge, demoralization occurs when teachers “encounter consistent and pervasive challenges to enacting the values that motivate their work.”That year, the pervasive challenges seemed obvious and communal. We were all navigating online platforms, figuring out how to replicate student services virtually and struggling to make up for lost time in instruction, social-skill development and relationship-building for when students returned to in-person schooling. When I think about what feels most pressing now, it seems those challenges persist but are perhaps less obvious…

The forthcoming brief Prioritizing Students with Disabilities in AI Policy (EALA/New America) highlights a critical reality: 73% of students with disabilities use AI for coursework, and 57% of special educators use it to draft IEPs. Yet, 0% of AI-based interventions in a 2025 systematic review rate as “Low Risk” for algorithmic bias. Framing responsible AI as critical, the brief anchors four operational pillars, leveraging the SAFE Framework. This article proposes a framework for responsible AI and assessment innovation for students with learning differences.  Quality Inferences to Serve Students who Learn Differently Too often, inferences about neurodivergent students fail to recognize…

Walk into any faculty meeting or office today and the conversation inevitably turns toward artificial intelligence (AI). Some instructors are experimenting enthusiastically, while others are cautious and perhaps even resistant. Most, however, are simply trying to figure out how to respond to this potential paradigm shift without losing what makes their teaching meaningful.  In the early iterations of AI use in teaching, a familiar pattern has emerged. Faculty are using AI to:  Summarize text readings  These uses are helpful. They mitigate those realities which all faculty are in consistent tension with, including time and routine administrative tasks. However, these gains in improved workflow rarely equate to change in the learning experience for students.  …

Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter Educators at the Making Waves Academy knew they wanted to teach high school students to be good communicators, problem solvers and critical thinkers to succeed in a rapidly changing world.   English and math still matter, said Patrick O’Donnell, CEO of the foundation that supports the charter school north of Oakland, California. But having the ability to reason, research and adapt will be crucial as technologies like artificial intelligence change all aspects of life and the workplace. “If students can really progress in these skills, they’re…

The search for college funding often feels like a full-time job without any wages. You spend hours scouring the web, only to find awards you aren’t eligible for, deadlines that passed three months ago, or “easy” scholarships that seem too good to be true from companies you don’t know if you can trust. That’s why we created this blog post – to help you find and apply for scholarships that are truly worth your time and effort.   If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you aren’t alone. Most students find the scholarship hunt daunting, and it’s easy to feel like the deck…

From Screen To World: 5 Ways To Use AI To Spark Hands-On Learning In K–12 Classrooms contributed by Athena Stanley Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to be a powerful tool for student learning when paired with strong foundations in ethics, integrity, data privacy, bias awareness, and the ability to detect misinformation. When used thoughtfully, AI can support brainstorming, revision, coaching, and feedback. At the same time, many educators remain cautious. Concerns about overreliance, reduced critical thinking, academic dishonesty, and increased screen time are valid and worth addressing. Students need opportunities to interact face-to-face, engage with real-world contexts, and develop…

More than a year after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, Mary Ensogna ’09 (pictured on the far right above) has been honored with the Civilian Service Commendation Medal for her critical role in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recovery operations. Ensogna, a realty specialist with the USACE Middle East District, deployed to the Wilmington District Recovery Field Office from June to November 2025. She supported debris removal across 23 counties and more than 125,000 homes, ensuring private‑property work was conducted safely and legally. Her responsibilities included verifying property ownership, processing Right of Entry applications, coordinating with Geographic Information…

Join our zero2eight Substack community for more discussion about the latest news in early care and education. Sign up now. When Rickencia Clerveaux McClean’s son was around 18 months old, she noticed he wasn’t speaking the way she expected. He pointed instead of asking. He struggled with food textures. McClean looked ahead at his future in public school with some dread. Fortunately, she said, there was an opening at Head Start at Action for Boston Community Development in Dorchester – the same program her younger sister had attended years before. Now her son is three, eating applesauce with his classmates…

Nine months after Congress passed the sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its multibillion-dollar cuts to health care and nutrition-assistance programs, researchers and policy analysts are still trying to clarify the toll the legislation could take on state budgets. And as the picture starts to come into focus, they say, it is not a pretty one—especially for public colleges and universities. Some level of funding cuts for higher ed are inevitable as states figure out how to fill the gap in social services left by the federal cuts. Historically, funding for public colleges and universities has served as an…