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educational inequality

Students fear AI so much they’re dumbing down their own work

May 16, 2026

A student once ran their original essay through an AI detector just to check, only to see a shocking 38% match with AI-generated text. Confused, they realized the tool flagged their strong vocabulary and complex sentences as suspicious. Instead of protesting, they started replacing smart words with

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Helping Struggling Students Catch Up After COVID

May 15, 2025

Schools worldwide shut down in March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Students had to switch to online learning from home. This sudden change led to significant learning losses for many students, especially those in their first half-year of school during the pandemic. The big question is: Can

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The Shift in Prison Admissions: Education Now Matters More Than Race

January 22, 2025

Once upon a time, the chances of Black and White Americans ending up in prison were fairly equal, similar to the gap between those with a college degree and those without. Fast forward to today, and the picture has changed dramatically. Education, not race, has become the bigger factor in who ends u

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Closing the Special Ed Gap in Massachusetts

November 13, 2024

Education in Massachusetts is facing a big challenge. Some students, especially those from rich families, are getting more help for their special needs. This is leaving behind low-income and minority students. Experts say it's like a maze – wealthy families find shortcuts, while others get lost. One