Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently showcased the Orion augmented reality smart glasses, which he claims will revolutionize computing. Unlike traditional headsets, these glasses overlay holograms onto the physical world, allowing users to interact with both simultaneously. However, educators are concerned about the implications of such technology, especially as schools increasingly ban smartphones due to distractions….

According to a new report by Common Sense Media, students are actively engaging with generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, often without guidance from their schools. The survey revealed that 70% of teens have tried at least one AI tool, yet many schools lack clear policies on its use. Amanda Lenhart, head of research for Common…

Despite the passage of California’s Math Placement Act in 2015, which aimed to address inequities in ninth-grade math placement, many students—particularly students of color and low-income students—are still disproportionately held back. The law mandates the use of multiple objective measures, discouraging subjective teacher recommendations, yet a recent Rand Corp. report reveals that 95% of California…

McDowell School in Laguna Niguel is set to close on December 20, leaving parents in a difficult position to find new educational options for their children. Jennifer Parsons, a regional director for Cadence Elementary, stated that continuing operations at McDowell “is not sustainable.” With an enrollment of about 90 students, the school has been operational…

Philadelphia public schools have introduced a new English language arts curriculum focused on the science of reading, but teachers are expressing mixed feelings about its implementation. Many educators, like Shelly McKeown, a second-grade teacher, have raised concerns about the lack of provided materials, stating, “You have to make tons of copies and cut things out…

Recent findings reveal that teenagers struggle to discern accurate information in today’s chaotic digital landscape. Peter Adams, senior vice-president of research and design at the News Literacy Project, noted that conspiracy theories appeal to many because they provide “simple explanations for complex, incomprehensible events.” A survey of 1,110 teens aged 13 to 18 found that…