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Catching Cheaters: The New AI Arms Race in Schools

January 8, 2026

Teachers are now in a tough spot. AI tools are making it easier for students to cheat. Some educators are fighting back with clever tricks to catch cheaters. One history teacher, Will Teague, used a sneaky method. He hid words in an assignment that only AI tools would notice. This made AI-generated

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The Role of Students in Shaping AI's Impact on Learning

November 10, 2025

AI is a powerful tool that can make learning easier, but it can also make students lazy. Schools need to teach students how to use AI in a way that helps them learn and grow, not just cheat. This means teaching them values and skills that will help them use AI in a good way, even when no one is watc

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AI in Alaska: Students and Teachers Navigate the New Normal

October 12, 2025

At the University of Alaska Anchorage, students and teachers are figuring out how to use AI tools like ChatGPT. Some students, like Sarah Baisden, a nursing student, are careful. She worries that relying too much on AI might hurt her learning. She uses AI sometimes, like for making study plans or un

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Students Struggle with AI Accusations in School

May 19, 2025

Students today face a new challenge: proving they didn't use AI for their schoolwork. This is a real problem, especially when detection tools flag honest work as fake. It's like being accused of something you didn't do, and it's stressful. Leigh Burrell, a college student, had a tough time with thi

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Predatory Journals: Guarding the Gatekeepers of Science

January 24, 2025

Ever wondered why some research papers are published in journals that seem too good to be true? Predatory journals are on the prowl, and they're not picky about what they publish. These publications prioritize profits over quality, often tricking researchers into submitting their work. To protect th

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The Hunt for Trustworthy Research: Unmasking Predatory Journals

January 8, 2025

Alright, let's talk about something not-so-cool happening in the world of scientific research. We call them "predatory journalists. " No, not the kind that chase after celebrities, but the ones that trick researchers into submitting their work to fake journals. Yep, you heard it right! These journal

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The Hidden World of Paper Mills: The Need for Research

November 23, 2024

Ever heard of paper mills? They're secretive groups that craft low-quality or fake research papers for cash. A bunch of researchers called United2Act have teamed up to highlight this issue. They've come up with five big questions about paper mills that need more attention and support. First off, ho