Kira is an educational tool that helps educators by automating busywork and providing immediate, actionable feedback on student work, such as essays, discussions, and video projects, allowing teachers to focus on teaching and guiding their students more effectively.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/23/tmt-newswire/globenewswire/kira-unveils-ai-agents-in-k-12-classrooms-empowering-teachers-and-bringing-personalized-education-to-every-student/2097683The California Bar has disclosed that artificial intelligence (AI) was used to develop some questions in the problem-plagued February exam. The AI tool, developed by a company called Knewton, was intended to help students learn and understand complex concepts but instead created confusing and ambiguous questions. The incident highlights concerns about the use of AI in education and its potential impact on student learning outcomes.
https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/california-bar-discloses-ai-was-used-to-develop-some-questions-in-problem-plagued-february-exam-11745442208755.htmlA lockdown at La Jolla Elementary School, All Hallows Academy, and The Evans School in San Diego was triggered after a man fired a gun on the 2000 block of Via Casa Alta, near La Jolla Scenic Drive. The school's principal, Stephanie Hasselbrink, received an email from the police department instructing her to lock down the school, and staff later informed students it was safe to resume normal activities after the suspect surrendered himself around 4:20 p.m.
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/la-jolla-man-with-gun-swat-standoff/509-356f0a3f-0f91-46fd-907f-0547e6051660The University of Education in Lahore launched a STEM education training workshop in collaboration with UK-Pakistan Science and Innovation Global Network. Provincial Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat attended the event, where he also inaugurated the annual Sports Gala 2025 and announced a cash prize of Rs one million for winners. Over 200 teachers from 10 universities will receive modern training during the four-day workshop, with the aim to provide latest education to teachers across the province.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1304169-stem-education-workshop-beginsA new "Prior Learning and Service" credit program at the university awards academic credit to students who served on religious missions or as active-duty military personnel. Students can receive up to one semester's worth of credits for their experience, with a $50 fee per petition. Those with 181 cumulative days of U.S. military service are eligible for four lower-division credit hours of basic training. The program aims to accelerate the path to graduation, allowing students like returned missionaries to earn credits in specific subjects, such as language and general education.
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/04/23/university-of-utah-announces-college-credit-program-for-returned-missionaries-and-others-serving-global-community/In Mongolia, a socially conservative country, LGBTQ youth are fighting for acceptance through media representation. Influencer and pianist Anudari Daarya, who is transgender, has faced discrimination since coming out at her arts university, including being told she couldn't work with children due to her gender identity. However, after a viral video of her teaching piano went online, her career took off, and she now works as a model and teaches music. Comedian Kena, who performs under the name Khulan Batbaatar, uses their platform to tell relatable jokes about LGBTQ experiences and share stories about love and sex. Despite these positive examples, many LGBTQ Mongolians face bleak realities, including discrimination in education settings, which can lead to dropping out of school or being kicked out by parents, limiting career prospects and forcing them into low-wage jobs.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2025/04/23/mongolian-lgbtq-youth-fight-for-recognition-through-music-comedy/174027The National Testing Agency (NTA) has made the NEET UG 2025 Advance City Intimation Slip available online, allowing students to check their allotted exam city. The slip is live on the NTA website and can be accessed directly through a link provided by the agency. Students can visit the official website of the NTA or download the Mint app for the latest updates.
https://www.livemint.com/education/neet-ug-2025-advance-city-intimation-slip-is-live-steps-direct-link-to-check-your-allotted-exam-city-11745418132678.htmlOntario's universities are facing significant funding challenges due to declining international student enrolment, resulting in projected multimillion-dollar deficits. The Council of Ontario Universities warns that this trend poses a threat to the province's workforce, research, and innovation needs. Institutions such as Université de l'Ontario français (UOF) in Toronto and Algoma University have seen steep declines in out-of-province applications, with drops of 59.4% and 24.4%, respectively. However, some universities like OCAD University and Huron University are bucking the trend, with notable increases in Ontario high school applicants and a focus on promoting small class sizes and internships to attract students.
https://thestar.com/news/gta/what-applications-to-ontario-universities-are-indicating-for-this-fall-from-a-dramatic-low-to/article_fda95d6a-ef68-4673-b57a-ae059d87d30e.htmlPrescott College has over 50 years of experience in developing experiential and online educational models, focusing on collaborative learning, multidisciplinary studies, and field-based learning. The college offers various degree options, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, as well as certificates. Its students are diverse and passionate about making a positive impact, with many pursuing careers as educators, activists, counselors, researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
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