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Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Demonstrating a return on investment from the many ed tech products districts use has become increasingly important as pushback against screens in classrooms advances, and as financial challenges mount amid enrollment declines. At Peninsula School District in Washington, however, district administrators are beginning to find ways to use artificial intelligence to develop their own software that can replace some of the ed tech products currently in use.  Just a few months into this initiative of what is often described as “vibe coding,”…

Asynchronous online courses tend to follow a clear weekly pattern. Students often describe this structure as helpful and organized, yet they also note that the rhythm can feel a little flat. They move through the modules, complete the activities, and transition to the next week with few moments that feel spontaneous or fresh.  I wanted to introduce small moments of curiosity into this predictable flow by taking a page from the K12 playbook. Younger students often work with short, imaginative prompts that help them explore ideas without the pressure of a correct answer. These simple activities spark energy and help learners…

Congratulations are in order: Your college applicant has been admitted. You probably feel a rush of emotions, including pride, relief, maybe a little sadness at the thought of your baby bird leaving the nest, possibly some concern about the looming expense about to hit your budget.With apologies to Winston Churchill: This is not the end, it’s not the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning. Here’s my advice for what you and your child should be wrestling with. As always, your family’s mileage may vary.We’ll start with a look at the basics, then at…

Stephanie Teresi is the associate director of trademarks, licensing and promotional assets at Loyola Marymount University, where she manages the university’s licensing program and drives brand strategy through retail, partnerships and campus-wide initiatives.U.S. News: Loyola Marymount University is in the middle of a three-year rebranding initiative for its mascot, Iggy. Why was it worth the investment?Stephanie Teresi: Most institutions have a mascot, but few actually treat it as a managed brand asset. With Iggy way overdue for a costume refresh, LMU took that moment as an opportunity to not only rework the costume and the mascot program itself but to…

The Trend: Schools are rolling out student experience ideas that are more intentional than just standing behind a card table in the quad giving out free T-shirts. Instead, institutions are offering students fun experiences that become core college memories and make them feel valued at the same time.Exhibit A: The School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh has won industry awards for ideas that surprise students. Recently, they distributed a keychain-sized Magic 8 Ball in Pitt colors to channel the university’s slogan: “It’s possible at Pitt.” Libby Hilf, director of communications and marketing says the merch…

Alina Tugend is an award-winning education reporter. Here is her latest rave on an EdTech resource:While much of the focus on higher education and artificial intelligence has been on internal use, the think tank New America says colleges and universities should seize the opportunity to use AI to assist civic groups and government with ongoing challenges. The AI Lab Next Door and Making AI Work for the Public are two of New America’s recent reports. They highlight projects including Tulane University’s partnership with Court Watch NOLA to create a comprehensive database of court proceedings using AI to identify trends, irregularities…

Shenandoah University and Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Winchester have announced a partnership through which the university will fund significant upgrades to the recreational facility at Mount Carmel Family Life Center. Under the Ministries Service Agreement (MSA), which begins July 1 and has an initial seven-year term, Shenandoah University will renovate the church’s auxiliary gymnasium, which includes the installation of a new hardwood gym floor. These renovations will allow Shenandoah to use the facility as additional space for its athletic teams and other university activities while collaborating with Mount Carmel to enhance youth sports programming and other opportunities and services…

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For years, the state has allowed qualifying undocumented students to pay in-state tuition at public universities. BergmannD/iStock/Getty Images Kansas governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, vetoed a bill that would have prevented undocumented students from paying in-state tuition at the state’s public institutions, The Kansas Reflector reported. The state has long allowed anyone who graduated from a Kansas high school—or attended a Kansas high school for at least three years—to receive in-state tuition regardless of immigration status. The Legislature will vote Thursday whether to override the veto. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 22 to 18 and 78…

Zimbabwe has made strong commitments to gender equality in education through constitutional provisions, the amended Education Act of 2020, the National Gender Policy of 2025, and the adoption of Gender Responsive Education Sector Planning. Despite this, exclusion remains acute, with girls disproportionately dropping out due to pregnancy, early marriage, and socioeconomic pressures, while boys face constraints linked to early entry into the labor market and disengagement from literacy subjects. These challenges highlight the need to move beyond policy frameworks to practical gender-responsive classroom strategies that address the lived realities of learners. Teachers are central to this transformation, yet most lack…