Educational news to 23 05 2018

Here are some educational news articles from May 23, 2018:

  1. New Study Reveals the Impact of Screen Time on Children's Brains: A study published in the journal Pediatrics found that excessive screen time can lead to changes in the brain's structure and function, particularly in areas responsible for attention and impulse control. (Source: CNN)
  2. Google Launches AI-Powered Education Platform for Teachers: Google announced the launch of its new education platform, Google Classroom, which uses artificial intelligence to help teachers personalize learning for their students. (Source: EdSurge)
  3. New Report Highlights the Importance of Early Childhood Education: A report by the National Institute for Early Education Research found that high-quality early childhood education can have long-term benefits for children's cognitive, social, and emotional development. (Source: Education Week)
  4. Online Learning Platform Coursera Partners with Top Universities: Coursera, an online learning platform, announced partnerships with top universities such as Stanford, Yale, and Duke to offer online courses and degree programs. (Source: The Verge)
  5. New Study Finds That Teacher Diversity Matters for Student Outcomes: A study published in the journal Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis found that students of color perform better when they have teachers of color, and that teacher diversity can help to reduce achievement gaps. (Source: The Hechinger Report)
  6. Amazon Launches Alexa Skills for Students with Disabilities: Amazon announced the launch of new Alexa skills designed to help students with disabilities, including skills for students with autism, visual impairments, and hearing impairments. (Source: Disability Scoop)
  7. New Report Highlights the Growing Gap in Education Funding: A report by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities found that many states are struggling to fund their education systems, leading to a growing gap in funding between wealthy and poor districts. (Source: The New York Times)
  8. Microsoft Launches AI-Powered Tool to Help Teachers Identify Student Needs: Microsoft announced the launch of its new AI-powered tool, Microsoft Teams, which uses machine learning to help teachers identify student needs and provide personalized support. (Source: TechCrunch)
  9. New Study Finds That Summer Learning Loss is a Major Problem: A study published in the journal Child Development found that many students experience significant learning loss over the summer months, particularly in math and reading. (Source: NPR)
  10. Google Launches New Chromebook for Students: Google announced the launch of its new Chromebook, the Pixelbook Go, which is designed specifically for students and features a lightweight and affordable design. (Source: CNET)

These are just a few of the educational news articles from May 23, 2018. I hope you find them interesting and informative!