ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Paul, who says she reads academic journal articles for fun, first encountered this argument when she came across a 1998 paper by philosophers Andy Clark and David Chalmers, who argued that the human mind extends into the world around it. And that's the kind of model that dominates our education system.

Physics 205

Physics Equality Research Research 205

ED Surge

JULY 12, 2022

Higher education is one of the case studies the paper looks at as it explores whether the rivalries created by our social systems are morally problematic—in ways that could be remedied. I came across this paper while researching our Bootstraps podcast series about educational equity. Or social systems can pit us against each other.

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Argumentation Professor Accessibility Equality 254

ED Surge

APRIL 12, 2022

That question was the focus of a surprising debate held at a recent education conference. And the people arguing for and against the motion were both devoted educators. The discussion ended up turning on a bigger question: What exactly is education for? My argument is that the risk is too high, and the returns too low.

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Argumentation Computer Economics Equality 246

Futurum

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The idea that exam results should be assessed differently based on a student’s socio-economic background is known as differential treatment, and Emil is investigating whether such policies can improve equality and efficiency in education and labour markets. As you can imagine, there are many arguments both for and against these ideas.

Economics 111

Economics Government Mathematics Publication 111

Futurum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

At the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, Barbara Barnhart and Dr Olivia Long are providing students with vital skills to help them adjust to this new phase of education and develop a better sense of community with their peers. Called Science Seminar, their project aims to help STEM students transition to college life.

Biology 81

Biology STEM Chemistry Critical Thinking 81

The Maker Mom

MARCH 18, 2023

Educational institutions at every level have adapted to this changing landscape. Technology continues to improve and gives children the opportunity to experience the finest education possible no matter where they are. Approximately 57% of K-12 students in the United States are issued personal mobile devices for educational purposes.

Learning 52

Learning Online Schooling Accessibility Argumentation 52

National Science Foundation

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Researchers and policy makers have pushed to open that gate—providing more students access to algebra, focusing in particular on those students historically denied access to higher-level mathematics. Yet we have not seen equal advances in achievement (National Center for Education Statistics, 2019). 2017; Stein et al.,

Algebra 76

Algebra Mathematics Flexibility Research 76