# ai in education (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover ai in education. Page: Feed: --- ## [NASA awards Minnesota State $1.5m to build Midwest aerospace workforce hub](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/nasa-awards-minnesota-state-15m-to-build-midwest-aerospace-workforce-hub) _2026-08-27 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ The three-year program will connect high school and college students with aerospace training, credentials, apprenticeships and employment pathways across Minnesota NASA has selected Minnesota State to lead a $1.5 million aerospace workforce hub connecting education, technical training and employment pathways NASA has selected Minnesota State University to lead a $1.5 million Aerospace Skilled… ## [Germany begins building AI Security Institute for frontier model risks](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/germany-ai-security-institute-de-aisi) _2026-08-26 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ The new DE-AISI is already operating through a virtual nucleus at two federal agencies, while its long-term mandate, legal structure, funding and location remain undecided Germany has begun establishing the DE-AISI AI Security Institute to strengthen government capacity for evaluating advanced AI models and security risks Germany has begun building a national AI Security Institute to give the… ## [Common Sense Media completes K-12 digital literacy curriculum as 70% of teens use AI for schoolwork](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/common-sense-media-completes-k-12-digital-literacy-curriculum-as-70-of-teens-use-ai-for-schoolwork) _2026-08-26 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ The free curriculum adds a new high school program covering AI literacy , online harms, media literacy and digital well-being as national research finds classroom AI education is lagging behind student use Common Sense Media has completed its Digital Literacy & Well-Being Curriculum for grades K-12 as new research finds 70% of U.S. teens use AI for schoolwork Common Sense Media has completed the… ## [Stanford review finds strongest AI tutoring results come from tools that support human tutors](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/stanford-ai-tutoring-human-tutors) _2026-08-26 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ Research from the National Student Support Accelerator and AI Hub for Education finds AI -only tutoring still has major evidence gaps, with some students barely using the tools at all New Stanford research finds AI tutoring currently has the strongest evidence when it supports human tutors rather than replacing them AI tutoring is moving into schools faster than research can establish what works,… ## [Auden Laurence joins Google.org to help lead global youth digital safety strategy](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/auden-laurence-joins-googleorg-to-help-lead-global-youth-digital-safety-strategy) _2026-08-26 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ The former McKinsey Associate Partner will work on youth digital safety and wellbeing as Google.org continues programs spanning AI literacy, education and technology-enabled learning Auden Laurence has joined Google.org to help lead its global strategy for youth digital safety and wellbeing Auden Laurence has joined Google.org to help lead its global strategy for youth digital safety and… ## [Building inclusive school communities through integrated digital strategy](https://www.eschoolnews.com/educational-leadership/2026/08/26/building-inclusive-school-communities-through-integrated-digital-strategy/) _2026-08-26 · Alex Tarin, Finalsite · eSchool News_ Clear, timely communication is the bedrock of the relationship between a school and its families. It is the invisible thread connecting a student’s classroom progress to the support they receive at home. ## [Efekta reaches five million learners three years after launch](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/efekta-reaches-five-million-learners-three-years-after-launch) _2026-08-26 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ The 2026 ETIH Innovation Awards winner now supports 250,000 teachers worldwide, with government-backed deployments spanning Latin America, Africa and Asia Efekta Education has passed 5 million active learners three years after launching its AI-powered learning platform Efekta Education has passed five million active learners just three years after launch, as the UK-based AI education company… ## [DfE prepares £800m SEND training framework for schools and further education](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/dfe-prepares-800m-send-training-framework-for-schools-and-further-education) _2026-08-25 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ The planned procurement will cover national SEND professional development, training delivery, learning resources and digital learning services, with the tender expected in September The Department for Education is preparing a new SEND and inclusion CPD framework with a maximum potential value of £800 million The Department for Education is preparing a new SEND and inclusion training framework… ## [Virginia Tech adopts universitywide human-centered AI vision](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/virginia-tech-adopts-universitywide-human-centered-ai-vision) _2026-08-25 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ The U.S. university will build AI fluency , ethical responsibility and human judgment into its approach to teaching, research and campus technology Virginia Tech has adopted a universitywide vision for human-centered and responsible use of artificial intelligence Virginia Tech has adopted a university wide vision for artificial intelligence that puts human judgment, AI fluency and ethical… ## [Common Sense Media to test ChatGPT for Teens over learning and safety concerns](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/common-sense-media-to-test-chatgpt-for-teens-over-learning-and-safety-concerns) _2026-08-25 · Rosalind Sheldrake · EdTech Innovation Hub_ The Youth AI Safety Institute will assess homework safeguards, parental alerts and customizable voices after previously rating ChatGPT “High Risk” overall Common Sense Media’s Youth AI Safety Institute plans to test ChatGPT for Teens across learning safeguards, parental alerts and personalized voice settings Common Sense Media’s Youth AI Safety Institute is preparing an independent risk assessment… ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KOKeToyMFjvJ) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [NASA bans generative AI from 2027 Student Launch challenge](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/nasa-bans-generative-ai-from-2027-student-launch-challenge) _2026-08-25 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ Teams must complete all challenge work without AI assistance as applications open for NASA’s nine-month rocket engineering program NASA has opened applications for the 2027 Student Launch challenge, with a new rule banning AI tools from challenge-related student work. Photo: NASA NASA has opened applications for its 2027 Student Launch challenge, with a new rule banning students from using… ## [Beyond spotting deepfakes: Teaching multilingual learners to interrogate AI](https://www.eschoolnews.com/digital-learning/2026/08/25/beyond-spotting-deepfakes-teaching-multilingual-learners-to-interrogate-ai/) _2026-08-25 · Nesreen El-Baz, ESL Educator · eSchool News_ Long before computers entered our homes and classrooms, photographs helped shape what people believed. Images carried a particular kind of authority: We did not simply look at them; we often treated them as evidence. ## [Former White House AI policy official Saif Khan launches Center for Technology & Statecraft](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/former-white-house-ai-policy-official-saif-khan-launches-center-for-technology-statecraft) _2026-08-25 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ The Washington, DC research initiative will focus first on AI-driven automation and the social contract, alongside long-term US-China AI competition The Center for Technology & Statecraft will research AI automation, the technology supply chain and long-term US-China competition Former White House and Commerce Department official Saif M. Khan has launched the Center for Technology & Statecraft… ## [Kamilė Lukošiūtė joins OpenAI Foundation to build cyber resilience workstream](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/kamil-lukoit-joins-openai-foundation-to-build-cyber-resilience-workstream) _2026-08-25 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ The former GovAI researcher and Cisco AI scientist joins as Program Officer, bringing a research background spanning AI cyber misuse, security evaluations and frontier model risk Kamilė Lukošiūtė has joined the OpenAI Foundation to build its cyber resilience workstream Kamilė Lukošiūtė has joined the OpenAI Foundation as a Program Officer, where she will build its cyber resilience workstream… ## [AWS commits more than $500M to university cloud and AI training](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/aws-commits-more-than-500m-to-university-cloud-and-ai-training) _2026-08-24 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ Student Rewards gives verified university students worldwide access to 12 months of premium training, AWS credits and a certification voucher worth up to $579 per student AWS Student Rewards is available to verified university students worldwide and sits alongside its Student Builder Groups in more than 60 countries Amazon Web Services has committed more than $500 million in resources to a new… ## [Google DeepMind turns to EVE Online to test AI memory, planning and social behavior](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/google-deepmind-turns-to-eve-online-to-test-ai-memory-planning-and-social-behavior) _2026-08-24 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ A research partnership with Fenris Creations will use the EVE Universe to study AI agents that can keep learning, remember over long periods and navigate complex interactions with other players and agents Google DeepMind is extending 15 years of game-based AI research through its partnership with Fenris Creations and the EVE Universe Google DeepMind is expanding its use of games as AI research… ## [US Education Department urges schools to judge EdTech by outcomes, not screen time](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/us-education-department-urges-schools-to-judge-edtech-by-outcomes-not-screen-time) _2026-08-24 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ New federal guidance asks states and districts to put learning evidence, independent evaluation and implementation quality at the center of technology procurement and renewal decisions New U.S. Department of Education guidance asks states and school districts to evaluate instructional technology by its impact on learning rather than screen time alone The U.S. Department of Education has issued new… ## [ETIH Weekly Roundup: 70% of US teens use AI for schoolwork, GCSE gaps and Lovable’s $400m raise](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/etih-weekly-roundup-70-of-us-teens-use-ai-for-schoolwork-gcse-gaps-and-lovables-400m-raise) _2026-08-24 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ Last week’s ETIH roundup covers new evidence on student AI use and tutoring, GCSE results and school mobile phone policies, AI literacy initiatives, NASA career pathways, Google’s student tools and Lovable’s $400 million Series C ETIH’s weekly roundup brings together the biggest EdTech, AI, schools, research, funding and careers stories from last week. AI in education dominated much of ETIH’s… ## [A Practical Guide to Designing Effective Online Training](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/a-practical-guide-to-designing-effective-online-training) _2026-08-24 · Contributed Post · EdTech Innovation Hub_ Effective online training starts with a clear understanding of what learners need to achieve. A successful course is not simply a collection of videos, presentations, and quizzes. It should guide learners from a specific objective to practical application. This is particularly important for organizations training employees with different roles, experience levels, and responsibilities. A… ## [Why Zero Trust Network Access Is No Longer Optional for EdTech Organisations](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/why-zero-trust-network-access-is-no-longer-optional-for-edtech-organisations) _2026-08-24 · Contributed Post · EdTech Innovation Hub_ Here’s a statistic that should stop every school and university IT manager in their tracks: 91% of UK higher education institutions identified a cyber breach or attack in the past 12 months. For businesses overall, that figure is just 43%. That’s not a gap — it’s a chasm. Zero Trust security helps education organisations protect users, devices and data in an increasingly connected digital… ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/g3YJWJRt4meb) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [Financial education must not sacrifice student privacy](https://www.eschoolnews.com/educational-leadership/2026/08/24/financial-education-must-not-sacrifice-student-privacy/) _2026-08-24 · Vince Shorb, National Financial Educators Council · eSchool News_ Financial education is gaining real momentum across the United States. More states are adopting mandates, more schools are adding graduation requirements, and more policymakers are acknowledging that students need practical preparation for the financial decisions they will face as adults. ## [NASA invests $10.5m in seven state hubs linking students to skilled aerospace careers](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/nasa-invests-105m-in-seven-state-hubs-linking-students-to-skilled-aerospace-careers) _2026-08-24 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ The three-year NASA State Hubs initiative will connect high school CTE programs, community colleges, apprenticeships and employers in California, Georgia, Minnesota, Utah, Florida, Colorado and Texas Mechanical engineering technicians Sean McCrary and Katie Mortensen work on the Artemis logo at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on December 4, 2025. Credit: NASA/Frank Michaux NASA has awarded… ## [Rice University opens SCOPE science communication center with new courses and public program](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/rice-university-opens-scope-science-communication-center-with-new-courses-and-public-program) _2026-08-23 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ The Center for Science Communication and Public Engagement will combine undergraduate teaching, online learning, professional training and public events, with Scott Solomon appointed as inaugural Director Scott Solomon is the inaugural Director of SCOPE, Rice University's new Center for Science Communication and Public Engagement. Credit: Rice University Rice University has opened the Center for… ## [AI for content creators: daily tasks you can automate to grow faster](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/ai-for-content-creators-daily-tasks-you-can-automate-to-grow-faster) _2026-08-22 · Contributed Post · EdTech Innovation Hub_ Content creation has always required consistency, discipline, and a significant amount of time. What has changed over the past few years is not the effort needed to grow, but how that effort is distributed. Tasks that once consumed hours can now be streamlined, allowing creators to focus more on ideas, storytelling, and strategic decisions rather than execution alone. Photo credit: Unsplash AI is… ## [Attendance is the scoreboard–connection is the game](https://www.eschoolnews.com/educational-leadership/2026/08/21/attendance-is-the-scoreboard-connection-is-the-game/) _2026-08-21 · Luvelle Brown, Ithaca City School District · eSchool News_ If I had been asked a few years ago, I would have told you that chronic absenteeism was a school system's problem to fix. With better data systems, staff trained on outreach, and improved intervention protocols, school districts could move the numbers on their own. ## [Edward Foley joins GovAI as Research Scholar after UK AI Security Institute](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/edward-foley-joins-govai-as-research-scholar-after-uk-ai-security-institute) _2026-08-21 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ The former AISI Strategy & Special Projects Lead moves into AI governance research after work spanning frontier AI partnerships, infrastructure security and government strategy Edward Foley joined GovAI as a Research Scholar in July 2026 after two years at the UK AI Security Institute Edward Foley has joined GovAI as a Research Scholar in London after two years at the UK AI Security Institute ,… ## [41% of secondary teachers in England say schools are changing mobile phone policies for September](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/41-of-secondary-teachers-in-england-say-schools-are-changing-mobile-phone-policies-for-september) _2026-08-20 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ Teacher Tapp data from 6,873 teachers shows policy changes are substantially more common in secondary schools following new guidance calling for schools in England to be mobile phone-free by default Teacher Tapp found that 41% of secondary teachers in England say their school is changing its mobile phone policy for the new academic year More than four in ten secondary teachers in England say their… ## [70% of US teens use AI for schoolwork as classroom AI literacy lags](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/70-of-us-teens-use-ai-for-schoolwork-as-classroom-ai-literacy-lags) _2026-08-20 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ Common Sense Media 's nationally representative study of 1,017 US teenagers finds students are using AI both to support their thinking and obtain answers, while only 27% say a teacher has discussed what AI is or how it works Common Sense Media found that 70% of US teenagers surveyed use AI for schoolwork, although their uses range from brainstorming and feedback to obtaining answers Seven in ten… ## [Google gives college students a free year of AI plans as Gemini and Search add study tools](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/google-gives-college-students-a-free-year-of-ai-plans-as-gemini-and-search-add-study-tools) _2026-08-20 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ Eligible US college students can claim Google AI Pro for 12 months at no cost, while students in more than 140 markets outside the US can access a free year of Google AI Plus alongside new Gemini and Search learning features Google's Gemini student hub brings together study notebooks, quizzes, flashcards and access to student AI plan offers Google is offering eligible college students a year of… ## [PayPal and Venmo add tuition payments at US colleges through three campus platforms](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/paypal-and-venmo-add-tuition-payments-at-us-colleges-through-three-campus-platforms) _2026-08-20 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ New integrations with Illumia, Nelnet Campus Commerce and TouchNet let students and families pay tuition and fees through participating institutions' existing payment portals PayPal and Venmo can now be used for tuition and fee payments through participating US colleges' existing payment portals PayPal and Venmo are being added as tuition and fee payment options at US colleges and universities… ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7LnV38GbxdBV) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [CS2 Skin Wiki: How to use a skin database effectively](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/cs2-skin-wiki-how-to-use-a-skin-database-effectively) _2026-08-20 · Contributed Post · EdTech Innovation Hub_ A CS2 skins wiki or database is a structured resource that catalogs available skins in Counter‑Strike 2. It is a convenient place to find useful information about the weapons and possible variants. Unlike scattered marketplace listings, a CS skin Wiki provides a centralized hub where players can research, compare and shortlist options before making a purchase. With this resource, you can research… ## [GCSE results 2026: London records 30.2% top grades as England's regional gap reaches 11 points](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/gcse-results-2026-london-records-302-top-grades-as-englands-regional-gap-reaches-11-points) _2026-08-20 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ National results barely moved, but the detail is less even: London is 11.2 percentage points ahead of the North East at grade 7+, girls lead overall while boys still lead in maths and physics, and UK computing entries have fallen 7.1% GCSE results for 2026 reveal substantial differences by region, gender and subject beneath broadly stable national outcomes GCSE results across England, Wales and… ## [What it really takes to accelerate adolescent literacy across our district](https://www.eschoolnews.com/innovative-teaching/2026/08/20/what-it-really-takes-to-accelerate-adolescent-literacy-across-our-district/) _2026-08-20 · Dr. Michelle Picard, Loudoun County Public Schools & Dr. Octavia Gray-Essex, Lexia · eSchool News_ When people hear about the literacy gains we’ve seen in our middle schools, they often ask a simple question: What program did you use? ## [CodeAI and OpenAI partner on AI literacy, student building and responsible use](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/codeai-and-openai-partner-on-ai-literacy-student-building-and-responsible-use) _2026-08-20 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ The organizations will spend the next year working on the Hour of AI, a new high school Builders Challenge, classroom resources and a joint advisory council focused on responsible AI in education CodeAI and OpenAI will work together on student AI literacy, classroom learning and programs that give high school students opportunities to build with AI CodeAI and OpenAI have formed a partnership that… ## [Crisis Text Line joins Common Sense Media to set youth AI safety standards](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/crisis-text-line-joins-common-sense-media-to-set-youth-ai-safety-standards) _2026-08-20 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ The partnership will focus on how AI products respond to self-harm, suicidality and emotional manipulation involving young people Crisis Text Line will help the Youth AI Safety Institute develop standards for severe mental health risks in AI products Crisis Text Line has joined Common Sense Media’s Youth AI Safety Institute as a founding standards partner, bringing evidence from crisis… ## [Innovate UK-funded Frontier Fellowship opens 250 AI training places for women](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/innovate-uk-funded-frontier-fellowship-opens-250-ai-training-places-for-women) _2026-08-20 · Emma Thompson · EdTech Innovation Hub_ The free 12-week program will combine AI training, live SME projects, and career support for eligible women in London and North West England The Frontier Fellowship will combine four weeks of AI training, a four-week live SME project, and four weeks of career support for selected participants Applications have opened for the Frontier Fellowship , a government-backed program offering 250 women in… ## [Uncovering the college and career readiness shifts that exceptional school systems are making](https://www.eschoolnews.com/innovative-teaching/2026/08/19/uncovering-college-and-career-readiness-shifts/) _2026-08-19 · Dr. T.J. Vari, MaiaLearning & Thomas O’Brien, Winward Academy · eSchool News_ If you ask most educators where college and career readiness (CCR) begins, many will point to high school. That's when many students start thinking seriously about graduation requirements, dual enrollment, financial aid, career pathways, and college applications. ## [Paulo Freire: The Man Who Taught the Oppressed to Read Their World](https://www.campustimesug.com/paulo-freire-the-man-who-taught-the-oppressed-to-read-their-world/) _2026-08-19 · Abwooli Simon · The Campus Times_ Beyond Memorization: Education as a System of Control For generations, the classroom has been a place of passive reception. Students, seen as empty containers, were expected to absorb and regurgitate facts, figures, and narratives dictated by a teacher who held all authority. Paulo Freire, a Brazilian educator forged in the crucible of poverty, gave this \[…\] The post Paulo Freire: The Man Who… ## [Sugata Mitra: The Man Who Put a PC in a Wall and Changed Education](https://www.campustimesug.com/sugata-mitra-the-man-who-put-a-pc-in-a-wall-and-changed-education/) _2026-08-19 · Abwooli Simon · The Campus Times_ Challenging the ‘Sage on the Stage’ Model For over a century, the dominant model of education has been one of top-down instruction. A teacher, the holder of knowledge, imparts facts to students who are expected to absorb them. But what if this entire framework is based on a flawed premise? What if children, given the \[…\] The post Sugata Mitra: The Man Who Put a PC in a Wall and Changed Education… ## [AI Video Generation: The Student’s Guide to Creative Projects](https://www.campustimesug.com/ai-video-generation-the-students-guide-to-creative-projects/) _2026-08-18 · Abwooli Simon · The Campus Times_ Phase 1: The Conceptual Canvas – Visualizing Ideas Before You Write Every great project begins with a powerful idea, but conveying that vision can be a challenge. Generative AI video tools offer a revolutionary way to bridge the gap between abstract thought and concrete visualization. Think of them not just as video makers, but as \[…\] The post AI Video Generation: The Student’s Guide to Creative… ## [Viral TikTok Musicians: Beyond the 15-Second Ceiling](https://www.campustimesug.com/viral-tiktok-musicians-beyond-the-15-second-ceiling/) _2026-08-18 · Abwooli Simon · The Campus Times_ From Gatekeepers to Trendsetters: A Power Shift in Music Discovery For decades, the path to musical stardom was a well-trodden, exclusive road paved by record label scouts and radio station programmers. Today, that road has been replaced by a sprawling, chaotic, and radically democratic digital highway. The power to anoint the next chart-topper has shifted \[…\] The post Viral TikTok Musicians:… ## [AI in Your Studies: Friend, Foe, or Future of Learning?](https://www.campustimesug.com/ai-in-your-studies-friend-foe-or-future-of-learning/) _2026-08-18 · Abwooli Simon · The Campus Times_ The New Academic Reality: AI in the Learning Ecosystem Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s a foundational tool integrated into the modern educational landscape. Much like the internet and library databases before it, AI offers powerful capabilities for students who learn to wield it responsibly. With recent studies, such as one from \[…\] The post AI in Your Studies:… ## [Beyond the Essay Bot: Mastering AI for School & Your Future](https://www.campustimesug.com/beyond-the-essay-bot-mastering-ai-for-school-your-future/) _2026-08-18 · Abwooli Simon · The Campus Times_ The Thinking Partner in Your Pocket The conversation around artificial intelligence in education is shifting. No longer a simple tool for checking grammar or finding synonyms, AI has evolved into a potential intellectual partner. For the modern student, success isn’t about avoiding these systems but about mastering a new form of collaboration. The goal is \[…\] The post Beyond the Essay Bot:… ## [Musician Side Hustles: From Gigs to Digital CEO](https://www.campustimesug.com/musician-side-hustles-from-gigs-to-digital-ceo/) _2026-08-18 · Abwooli Simon · The Campus Times_ Your Skills are More Than a Single Service For many musicians, a career is defined by a series of transactions: a fee for a live performance, payment for a studio session, tuition for a private lesson. While valuable, this model directly links income to hours worked. But what if your musical abilities—your ear for melody, \[…\] The post Musician Side Hustles: From Gigs to Digital CEO appeared first… ## [Viral TikTok Musicians: Beyond the 15-Second Loop](https://www.campustimesug.com/viral-tiktok-musicians-beyond-the-15-second-loop/) _2026-08-18 · Abwooli Simon · The Campus Times_ The New Trinity of Pop: Artist, Audience, and Algorithm The path to musical stardom once followed a well-trodden road mapped by industry executives. Today, that map has been replaced by a dynamic, unpredictable ecosystem powered by a trinity of forces: the artist, the audience, and the algorithm. On TikTok, success is no longer bestowed from \[…\] The post Viral TikTok Musicians: Beyond the… ## [Today’s classroom isn’t broken–but it wasn’t built for today’s top students](https://www.eschoolnews.com/featured/2026/08/18/todays-classroom-isnt-broken-but-it-wasnt-built-for-todays-top-students/) _2026-08-18 · Allison Altvater, Laurel Springs School · eSchool News_ Walk into almost any classroom in America, and you’ll see a system designed for consistency: same lesson, same pace, same expectations for every student. For decades, that model has served millions well. ## [5 ways AI can strengthen your teaching this school year](https://www.eschoolnews.com/digital-learning/2026/08/17/5-ways-ai-can-strengthen-your-teaching-this-school-year/) _2026-08-17 · Timothy Montalvo, Iona University & the College of Westchester · eSchool News_ A year ago, many educators were still asking whether artificial intelligence belonged in the classroom. Some were cautiously experimenting with AI-generated lesson plans, while others were focused on preventing students from using it altogether. ## [Public schools at the starting line: Beginning a new pathway with scholarship granting organizations](https://www.eschoolnews.com/educational-leadership/2026/08/14/beginning-a-new-pathway-with-scholarship-granting-organizations/) _2026-08-14 · Dr. Harold Jeffcoat, Van Buren School District · eSchool News_ For the first time, a federal tax credit is opening a clear path for public school students to access expanded learning opportunities through Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). ## [The foundation for student success is a positive classroom culture](https://www.eschoolnews.com/sel/2026/08/13/the-foundation-for-student-success-is-a-positive-classroom-culture/) _2026-08-13 · Tiffany Wilson-Pugh, Dr. Yuvraj Verma, Dr. Luther Riley, & Rachel Campbell, Empower Community School · eSchool News_ As the school year begins, teachers often devote significant time to planning lessons, reviewing standards, organizing classrooms, and establishing routines. While these are all essential components of effective teaching, they cannot replace the importance of creating a positive classroom culture. ## [The biggest back-to-school challenge](https://www.eschoolnews.com/innovative-teaching/2026/08/12/the-biggest-back-to-school-challenge/) _2026-08-12 · Christine Miles, M.S. Ed., The Listening Path · eSchool News_ As students return to classrooms across America this fall, parents are focused on school supplies, class schedules, and academic expectations. Teachers are preparing lesson plans, organizing classrooms, and hoping for a successful year.