A South Shore school in Massachusetts is taking an individualized approach to helping students with autism, marking a significant milestone as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of the birth of modern special education. The school's unique strategy focuses on personalized support for each student, allowing them to thrive academically and socially.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/south-shore-school-takes-individualized-approach-helping-students-with-autism/ZQESH3C5NVHMHJJVGZZGQM73VY/St. Petersburg College has launched two new Artificial Intelligence (AI) certificate programs to prepare students for jobs in AI applications, machine learning, and data science. The 9-credit program covers the theories and applications of AI, while the 18-credit program focuses on practical skills in areas like machine learning and natural language processing. Faculty member Dawn Ellis notes that more graduates are being asked to incorporate AI into their positions, with examples of AI's influence seen in software, robotics, healthcare, finance, and retail services.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-ai-certificates-at-spc-meet-growing-workforce-demand-in-emerging-technologies-302415259.htmlMacquarie University has partnered with Fujitsu to offer a new online course on automated machine learning (AutoML) through platforms like LinkedIn Learning and Udemy. The four-week "Fujitsu AutoML: Mastering Automated Machine Learning" course aims to bridge the gap in AI education, teaching basic theory and practical exercises using Fujitsu's proprietary AutoML technology. This technology accelerates analysis by evaluating promising machine learning pipelines and enhances transparency for data-driven decision-making.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fujitsu-and-macquarie-university-partner-to-help-address-critical-shortage-of-machine-learning-engineers-302416379.htmlLinkedIn's list of fastest-growing skills in the US, compiled by Andrew Seaman, editor at large for jobs and career development, highlights the importance of literacy in artificial intelligence as the top skill. However, with AI's emergence, "soft skills" such as communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management will remain in high demand. The list includes 15 skills that can help job seekers figure out their strengths and weaknesses, and stay ahead in a competitive labor market. A skills audit is recommended to identify areas of expertise, such as being a problem solver or public speaker, to address the growing skills gap.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/linkedin-offers-15-skills-on-the-rise-to-help-job-seekers-stand-out-in-crowded-market-tips-when-searching-for-and-applying-for-jobs-employment-trends-technology-in-the-workplace#Chu emphasized the need for improved inclusive education by setting up standardized special education schools with trained teachers and resource rooms. However, funding challenges persist. He also highlighted the importance of addressing teacher shortages in the special education sector, citing lengthy training periods, limited enrollment opportunities, and a lack of student interest as key issues. Chu advocates for targeted reforms that prioritize dedicated funding, management optimization, and assessment system restructuring to address the fundamental challenges faced by children with special needs.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202504/1331342.shtmlResearchers from Johns Hopkins University have found that high-quality virtual tutoring is nearly as effective as in-person tutoring, according to recent studies. The findings suggest that with proper training and support, virtual tutors can provide similar academic benefits to their in-person counterparts, potentially increasing access to education for students who may not have had equal opportunities otherwise.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/done-right-virtual-tutoring-nearly-rivals-in-person-version-research-finds/HCGSOMWFM5L3PP6D67FWKWF2HQ/A committee has recommended several changes to Colorado's education system, including reviewing the use of race in school attendance boundaries and transportation policies. Lawmakers are urged to correct systemic racial disparities in school transportation and improve the state's school choice system by adopting a uniform enrollment window and providing more information about schools' discipline policies. The committee also suggests revising school attendance zones every four years, considering racial integration as part of the rezoning process, to prevent segregation from becoming entrenched while maintaining student stability.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2025/03/31/colorado-school-attendance-zones-maintain-segregation-report-finds/Soma Sara's charity, Everyone's Invited, has collected thousands of anonymous testimonies from women and girls describing abusive behavior on school grounds, with 1,600 incidents occurring in elementary schools. The testimonies reveal that child-on-child sexual violence is becoming increasingly common among children under the age of 10, raising concerns that it may be too late to address misogynistic attitudes by age 13. Sara argues that banning social media for children under 16, like Australia did last year, is not a practical solution and instead advocates for education programs in schools to help children critically evaluate the pornography and misogynistic narratives they are exposed to.
https://channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/netflix-series-adolescence-shown-uk-schools-5035266Abu Dhabi teachers have been trained on an "AI for Teachers" programme by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) to use artificial intelligence in innovative teaching methods, such as cracking jokes and producing nursery rhymes, and streamlining administrative tasks. The training has already been put into practice in classrooms and shared with colleagues. Dr Ahmed Al Shoaibi, Executive Director of the Higher Education Sector at ADEK, aims for educators to leverage AI skills to enhance their teaching.
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