Machine learning has pushed the boundaries in several fields, including personalized medicine, self-driving cars and customized advertisements. Research has shown, however, that these systems memorize aspects of the data they were trained with in order to learn patterns, which raises concerns for privacy. In statistics and machine learning, the goal is to learn from past […]
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Drexel University students continue virtual learning as pro-Palestinian encampment enters 4th day on campus
PHILADELPHIA – Many Drexel University students will be virtual again Wednesday as a pro-Palestine encampment enters its 4th day despite repeated calls from the university to disband. Members of the Drexel Palestine Coalition held a solidarity rally at Korman Quad on Drexel’s campus Tuesday where protestors set up an encampment Saturday night. Waving Palestine’s flag […]
A Gap Between Schools’ Teaching Models & Latest Learning Science
Class Disrupted is a bi-weekly education podcast featuring author Michael Horn and Summit Public Schools’ Diane Tavenner in conversation with educators, school leaders, students and other members of school communities as they investigate the challenges facing the education system amid this pandemic — and where we should go from here. Find every episode by bookmarking […]
Colorado Mesa University’s Mini Mavs learning program closes
Grand Junction, Colo. (KREX) — Mini Mavericks Learning Center provides childcare for Colorado Mesa University students, faculty, and staff, as well as the community. The center caters to children aged 6 months to 2 years, with priority given to university members. On April 10, the Little Mavericks Learning Center received a verbal overview of a […]
Too much downtime, too little learning in special day classes
A growing concern has emerged in California regarding the educational rights of students with extensive support needs. These students, who often require ongoing assistance in physical, communication, or social support, may not be receiving the mandated instructional minutes set by the California Department of Education. Further, recent studies suggest that special education teachers spend only […]
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Learning about Endangered Species at the Virginia Aquarium
Educator and Community Engagement Coordinator Max Wright talks about Endangered Species Day at the Digital Desk. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — What’s an endangered species? Are you aware of ones that live right around you in Hampton Roads? What about globally? Friday, May 17 marks Endangered Species Day. The annual day marks a time for […]
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US special operations leaders are having to do more with less and learning from the war in Ukraine
FORT LIBERTY, N.C. (AP) — Forced to do more with less and learning from the war in Ukraine, U.S. special operations commanders are juggling how to add more high-tech experts to their teams while still cutting their overall forces by about 5,000 troops over the next five years. The conflicting pressures are forcing a broader […]
Scientists are learning the basic building blocks of sperm whale language after years of effort
ROSEAU, Dominica (AP) — Scientists studying the sperm whales that live around the Caribbean island of Dominica have described for the first time the basic elements of how they might be talking to each other, in an effort that could one day help better protect them. Like many whales and dolphins, sperm whales are highly […]
How one NJ school district upped test scores and beat COVID’s learning loss
A recent email from the state Department of Education took Union City school superintendent Silvia Abbato by surprise. The district, which serves some of New Jersey’s poorest students, had achieved a distinction. Its 11 schools were all meeting academic goals without state assistance — setting it apart from the 44 largest districts, even though Union City ranks third […]
Grassroots Licking County group concerned, learning from other cities with Intel factories
They came together with shared concerns for the environment, the health and safety of residents and for transparency in the business practices of Intel and its suppliers in western Licking County. More than 50 people attended a meeting Monday near Alexandria to hear about a coalition called CHIPS Communities United and learn how people living […]