Canadian Association of Research Libraries - CARL Welcomes Amanda Wheatley as Visiting Program Officer for AI and Library Strategies

Colleges revamp programs, expand employer ties and integrate AI as CT grapples with labor shortages, enrollment declines

Connecticut colleges are integrating AI into their curricula and enhancing industry collaborations to tackle workforce shortages amid declining enrollment figures. They face a 5% national enrollment drop and a 17% decrease in new international students.

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A new research project by Merit America and HarrisX reveals that low-wage workers in the U. S.

A new direction for students in an AI world: Prosper, prepare, protect

The Brookings Institution’s Center for Universal Education conducted a yearlong global study to assess the risks and benefits of generative AI in education, finding that current risks outweigh benefits, particularly in undermining children's foundational development. They propose three pillars for action—Prosper, Prepare, and Protect—offering recommendations for stakeholders to ensure AI enriches rather than diminishes student learning and development.

Edtech teaching strategies that support sustainability

The seventh most-read story of 2025 on eSchool News highlights the role of educational technology (edtech) in promoting sustainability and enhancing learning environments. By integrating edtech strategies, schools can reduce their environmental impact, foster creativity, and support teachers through training and resources, ultimately creating effective and sustainable classrooms.

MenaML hosts 2026 Winter School in Saudi Arabia to boost AI education, collaboration in region

The Middle East and North Africa Machine Learning Winter School, in partnership with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, aims to cultivate AI talent and foster regional opportunities while addressing brain drain and enhancing employability in the MENA region. Meanwhile, France's Le Figaro celebrated its bicentennial with an exhibition at the Grand Palais, showcasing its evolution and impact on journalism and cultural life, emphasizing the enduring relevance of a free press.

What Students Learned After Chatting With A 1960s Therapist-Bot

MERIT AMERICA AND HARRISX RELEASE NEW, FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND RESEARCH ON LOW-WAGE AMERICANS' ATTITUDES ON AI, HIGHER EDUCATION, AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY

A new research project by Merit America and HarrisX highlights the challenges low-wage American workers face due to the rise of artificial intelligence and economic changes, emphasizing the need for quality job training and reskilling over government programs. The study reveals that while many low-wage workers are concerned about AI affecting job security, the affordability crisis, particularly in housing, is a significant barrier preventing them from accessing necessary training programs to adapt to the evolving economy.

The risks of AI in schools outweigh the benefits, report says

A Brookings Institution study highlights the risks of using generative AI in education, warning it can undermine children's cognitive development and emotional well-being, while also offering benefits like language acquisition support and task automation for teachers. The report emphasizes that AI should supplement, not replace, human teaching, and warns of increased educational divides and emotional challenges due to AI's inherent sycophancy and inaccuracy in free tools.

Purdue and Google launch AI partnership to boost education

Purdue University and Google Public Sector have formed a strategic partnership to enhance AI education, innovation, and workforce development, including a five-year commitment to Google's research program and the creation of a Google AI Hub at Purdue. This collaboration, part of Purdue's AI@Purdue strategy, introduces an "AI working competency" graduation requirement, providing students and researchers access to advanced AI technologies and infrastructure.

LEGO Education Computer Science & AI Announced – SPIKE Discontinued

LEGO Education has announced a new Computer Science & AI learning solution for K-8 classrooms, set to ship in April 2026, which aims to enhance AI literacy and creativity through hands-on, collaborative learning experiences. As part of this transition, the LEGO Education SPIKE Portfolio will be retired by June 2026, and the new kits will be available in three grade bands, providing educators with tools to effectively teach computer science and AI concepts.