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Conservative and fragmented policymaking has slowed education reform in Ireland, study finds

A new study examining education policymaking in Ireland over the last 30 years finds long-standing conservative practices have significantly constrained meaningful reform. Published in Irish Educational Studies, the research draws on perspectives from academic research, […]

New study uses Neanderthals to demonstrate gap between generative AI and scholarly knowledge

Technological advances over the past four decades have turned mobile devices and computers into the world’s largest library, where information is just a tap away. Phones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches—they’re a part of everyday life, simplifying […]

Why rethinking wellness could help students and teachers thrive

Teachers supervising students in school-sponsored work sites tend to prioritize emotional and social well-being in the workplace, according to research from Rutgers Health. The study, published in Occupational Health, examined how educators approach student wellness […]

Study finds numbing the mouth may speed up silent reading

Parents often tell their children to sound out the words as they are learning to read. It makes sense: Since they already know how to speak, the sound of a word might serve as a […]

New AI model enables native speakers and foreign learners to read undiacritized Arabic texts with greater fluency

Reading an Arabic newspaper, a book, or academic prose fluently, whether digital or in print, remains challenging for many native speakers, let alone learners of Arabic as a foreign language.This article is brought to you […]

Schools are increasingly telling students they must put their phones away. Ohio’s example shows mixed results

Cellphones are everywhere—including, until recently, in schools.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Funny teachers can make classes more enjoyable—if their jokes land

Instructors cracking a joke here and there could make students feel better about the class as a whole, according to new research from the University of Georgia published in the Journal of Microbiology & Biology […]

A digital game improves the mathematical performance of children with dyscalculia

Dyscalculia, characterized by deficits in number sense and calculation skills, affects approximately 5%–7% of the population and often persists into adulthood. A team from the University of Barcelona and the University of Vic—Central University of […]

AI model OpenScholar synthesizes scientific research and cites sources as accurately as human experts

Keeping up with the latest research is vital for scientists, but given that millions of scientific papers are published every year, that can prove difficult. Artificial intelligence systems show promise for quickly synthesizing seas of […]

Q&A: What we’ve learned about how students are using AI, and how to help them

Much is being said about the wonders of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is the new frontier. And while it provides amazing possibilities in fields like medicine, academics are debating its advantages for university […]