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Why Reshaping Memories May Hold the Key to Raising Self-esteem

In a new book, psychologist Marisa Franco explains why it’s good to feel good about yourself — and shares a

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Students Didn’t Get Answers From Khanmigo. They Didn’t Want Its Questions, Either

A large study of Khan Academy’s math program found no extra benefits AI. Jill Barshay, The Hechinger Report Constanza Hevia

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How Helping College Students With Hidden Costs Can Unlock Opportunities

When Maycee DeJersey Gonzales replaced her tablet with a used laptop that she bought from her friend, she was grateful

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Schools Are Experimenting With AI With Little Evidence or Policy to Guide Them

For a few weeks last school year, a small group of students in Dayton, Ohio, regularly sat in front of

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Merging School Districts Was Supposed to Save Taxpayers Money. It Didn’t, a 20-year Study in Arkansas Found

Reductions in administrative costs were offset by higher transportation and staffing costs. Jill Barshay, The Hechinger Report Parents in Houston

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Enrollment, Discipline, Disabilities: 5 Things Civil Rights Data Says About Public Schools

The number of kids in preschool rose in the 2023-24 school year, while those in K-12 public schools declined. The

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ChatGPT for Teens Has Special Safeguards. A Watchdog Group Finds Most Don’t Work

A study from Common Sense Media says most safeguards in ChatGPT for Teens failed. The chatbot talks to teens like

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Americans May Have Soured on College, But the Data Show They’re Still Going

The total number of enrolled students rose from 2022 to 2024. Jill Barshay, The Hechinger Report  (Ryan Murphy / Getty

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Learn, Burn, Return: 4 Ways to Battle Performance Anxiety, According to a Confidence Coach

In 2012, psychologist Cindra Kamphoff was running a marathon. Then at Mile 22, her self-doubt started to kick in. She

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Make a ‘Sick Day’ Kit for Cold and Flu Season Before Your Household Gets Hit

Is your household ready if you get hit with a stomach bug tomorrow? Sniffles on Saturday? The flu in a