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California students with disabilities left behind by rushed inclusion push
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California students with disabilities left behind by rushed inclusion push

California’s push to end separate classrooms for students with disabilities may leave some, like autistic first-graders, struggling without proper support.

Teagan Whitfield · 03/10/2026
California colleges get new assault protections
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California colleges get new assault protections

California colleges get new assault protections with enhanced training for employees to prevent human trafficking and support victims of sexual assault.

Teagan Whitfield · 01/10/2026
Caltech students rework math contest after backlash
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Caltech students rework math contest after backlash

Caltech students rework math contest after backlash against AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic supporting it.

Teagan Whitfield · 30/09/2026
Oakland schools limit student screen time
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Oakland schools limit student screen time

Oakland schools limit student screen time to promote healthier technology use habits among students with new policy.

Teagan Whitfield · 26/09/2026
Santa Cruz Campus Accessibility Issues Plague Wheelchair Users
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Santa Cruz Campus Accessibility Issues Plague Wheelchair Users

Students with mobility issues face significant challenges navigating the University of California, Santa Cruz's steep terrain and dirt paths.

Teagan Whitfield · 25/09/2026
California’s Youngest Students Face High Chronic Absence Rates
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California’s Youngest Students Face High Chronic Absence Rates

California's youngest students face high chronic absence rates, with 24% missing 10% or more school days in 2024-25.

Teagan Whitfield · 24/09/2026
AI Use Linked to Declining Student Exam Scores
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AI Use Linked to Declining Student Exam Scores

Research links AI use to declining student exam scores, raising concerns about its impact on learning despite widespread adoption.

Teagan Whitfield · 23/09/2026
Massachusetts’ Clearer Framework Outdoes New York’s Vagueness
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Massachusetts’ Clearer Framework Outdoes New York’s Vagueness

Massachusetts' clearer framework outperforms New York's vague competency model approach, offering concrete implementation details for educators.

Teagan Whitfield · 22/09/2026
AI in education could let students master high school
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AI in education could let students master high school

AI in education could let students master high school 30 times faster, finishing curriculum by second grade—one of the most transformative learning…

Teagan Whitfield · 21/09/2026
Gardner: AI May Make Traditional Schooling Optional
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Gardner: AI May Make Traditional Schooling Optional

Howard Gardner argues artificial intelligence may make traditional schooling optional for humans. Explore his views on the future of education and cognition…

Teagan Whitfield · 19/09/2026