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This company thinks the future of education is virtual reality schools that offer students a more 'decentralized' experience

Sat, 09/02/2023 - 16:16

Tech Insider

oculus quest 2 meta — Optima Academy students spend a couple of hours a day learning via the Meta Quest 2 headset.
Meta

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I went to college for free in Scotland. Here are 5 things about my experience that Americans may find surprising.

Wed, 08/30/2023 - 13:12

Tech Insider : Travel

mikhaila graduation — The author, Mikhaila Friel, graduated from the University of Strathclyde in 2018.
skynesher/Getty Images

Education, Features, Scotland, Travel, Glasgow, University, Education

Texas education board members vow to keep PragerU out of public schools after one state official went rogue

Tue, 08/29/2023 - 14:22

Tech Insider

image of person speaking at podium — SBOE member Staci Childs speaks at Tuesday's press conference.
Texas House of Representatives

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California's attorney general is suing a school district that's forcing teachers to tell parents if transgender and nonbinary students want to change their pronouns

Tue, 08/29/2023 - 14:04

Tech Insider : Politics

image of people holding up pro-LGBTQ signs — Attendees hold up signs at the Chino Valley Unified School District's meeting discussing the policy on July 20, 2023.
MediaNews Group/Inland Valley Daily Bulletin via Getty Images

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The College Board Tells TikTok and Facebook GPAs and Details About SAT Scores

Mon, 08/28/2023 - 16:46

Gizmodo

Many students have no choice about working with the College Board, the company that administers the SAT test and Advanced Placement exams. Part of that relationship involves a long history of privacy issues. Tests by Gizmodo found if you use some of the handy search tools promoted by College Board’s website, the…