How AI tools both help and hinder equity in higher ed

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When it comes to artificial intelligence, faculty members across disciplines have had a demanding year. Many have redesigned assignments and developed new course policies in the presence of generative AI tools. At conferences and in idle moments, some have pondered what makes process human. (One possible answer: burstiness.) Others have designed, delivered or participated in workshops focused on AI in teaching and learning, with or without support. One sent students a message that he would “not grade this chat Gpt shit.” (No doubt the fallout required time.)

Amid 2023’s AI disruption, professors have also grappled with a paradox. In one

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New Texas education laws this year range from school safety to tutoring

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Public education debates during this year’s regular legislative session largely revolved around two topics: school vouchers and teacher raises.

But while the regular session ended with no new laws on either area — setting the stage for a special session focused on education to tie

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