Is Head Start in danger?

Is Head Start in danger?

In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson launched “Project Head Start,” a summer program intended to help children from low-income families prepare for school. Sixty years later, Head Start has expanded into a multi-billion program operating in all 50 states, serving preschoolers as well as infants, toddlers and pregnant women. But the program is facing serious challenges,…

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I Think Google Might Have Finally Used AI To Create Something Useful With This NotebookLM Update

I Think Google Might Have Finally Used AI To Create Something Useful With This NotebookLM Update

fill / Pixabay   Google has been trying very hard to create something useful with Artificial Intelligence, and they’ve generally failed. NotebookLM has been the closest they’ve come to success, and it’s been pretty limited. However, they announced an update today that now allows you to integrate resources from the web into your Notebook, and…

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Researchers, Higher Ed Union Fight NIH Grant Terminations

Researchers, Higher Ed Union Fight NIH Grant Terminations

Researchers, Higher Ed Union Fight NIH Grant Terminations kathryn.palmer… Wed, 04/02/2025 – 03:00 PM A new lawsuit argues that canceling billions in research grants will delay scientific advancements, compromise human health and even result in deaths. Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer  Researchers, Higher Ed Union Fight NIH Grant Terminations kathryn.palmer… Wed, 04/02/2025 – 03:00 PM A new…

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Reading Legislation Update

Iowa Gives Every G1 Student Decodable Books Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education have announced a statewide investment of over $3.5 million to provide every first grade student with decodable book packs to take home and keep, reinforcing classroom instruction. “Iowa is making early literacy a top priority, recently enacting landmark literacy…

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Harnessing Generative AI in Online Education: Opportunities and Challenges

Reading Time: 3 minutes The rapid advancements in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) are reshaping education, offering innovative tools for content creation, adaptive learning, and instructional strategies. GenAI models, such as ChatGPT, assist educators by generating structured lesson plans, assessments, and multimedia content, reducing workload and enhancing efficiency. These tools also support adaptive learning by personalizing…

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Another Round of Cuts Hit Colleges in March

Another Round of Cuts Hit Colleges in March

Another Round of Cuts Hit Colleges in March Josh Moody Wed, 04/02/2025 – 03:00 AM Three public universities in Ohio announced job and program cuts in March. They were joined by public and private institutions coast to coast in making workforce reductions. Byline(s) Josh Moody  Another Round of Cuts Hit Colleges in March Josh Moody…

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