Latest articles by Erik Ofgang
Teaching is not easy, especially in the early weeks of your first-ever school year, but here are some things I've learned over time that I share with every new teacher.
OpenAI's latest and greatest AI model hasn’t quite delivered the upgrade some users were expecting, yet will still have an impact on education.
A new study focused on screen time looked at tens of thousands of children and was designed to be the most robust to date on the topic.
As AI becomes more integrated into education, English and humanities teachers are often resistant. Here’s how their concerns could be better met.
Educators share specific ways AI has impacted classrooms across the U.S. both positively and negatively.
ChatGPT's new study mode is designed for tutoring college students. It's a big step in the right direction for AI.
A new feature for NotebookLM is a helpful add-on to a tool that is already popular with educators.
The National Academy for AI Instruction will have a physical space in Manhattan as well as a robust virtual program, says Rob Weil from the Educational Issues Department of the AFT.
A recent study of ChatGPT’s use for writing essays does not paint a flattering picture of the tool. But some of the study’s findings have been misunderstood, says its lead author.
AI literacy is an increasingly important part of digital literacy education, but keeping up with the rapidly evolving field can be tough. These resources can help.
Crystal Yang created an educational app that has been used by more than 7,000 blind students, and she hasn’t even started college yet. She shares tips for ways others can harness the power of AI and technology.
The term "AGI" is gaining more usage. Melanie Mitchell, a professor at the Santa Fe Institute, shares what you and your students should know about it.
More and more students are turning to AI for mental health help. One district found a way to make those interactions safer.
ChatGPT’s Deep Research tool acts as a research assistant and can quickly find great sources on a variety of topics.
Educator Christine Anne Royce makes the case for changing the teaching paradigm for the future with less memorization and more learning.
Amira Learning is a research-backed AI reading tutor and more that incorporates the science of reading into its features.
Challenge-based learning can foster engagement and deep learning by having students design solutions to challenges that impact their communities.
VEO 3 from Google takes making short clips with AI to the next level in ways that are sure to impact schools.
A $10 million federal grant will fund the Using Generative Artificial Intelligence for Reading R&D Center (U-GAIN Reading)
Since its debut in 1969, Sesame Street has always kept educational science at the forefront, and research continues to show that kids who watch it do better in school.
The Arc AI search tool is an impressive alternative to traditional search engines, with lots of potential for educators.
ChatGPT’s advice on limiting AI-generated student submissions was surprisingly sound overall.
The CEO of a farming education nonprofit explains how teachers can use farming education for STEM education
