Chronic student absenteeism has arguably become the number one challenge for public K-12 education in the post-pandemic era. 30% of students nationwide were chronically absent in 2021-22—double the pre-COVID-19 average—with only minor improvements in 2022-23.
Given the critical role that parents can play in getting children back into school, Anna Saavedra, Morgan Polikoff, and Dan Silver examine the disconnect between the concern of experts and that of caretakers on school attendance.
AI spending by the U.S. government. There has been a remarkable surge in artificial intelligence (AI) investment by the federal government, particularly within the U.S. Department of Defense. Kevin C. Desouza and co-authors write that this focus on AI reflects a strategic response to global competition and security challenges.
Can journalism survive AI? “As giant media conglomerates and major publications strike deals with the tech giants, they need to demand a framework that will benefit journalism in the public interest, not just line the pockets of their corporate owners,” argues Courtney C. Radsch.
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