Dartmouth
Coverage of Dartmouth in the Nexus archive.
- New AI tutor achieves 0.71-1.30 SD effect size in Dartmouth course [pdf]
A new AI tutor demonstrated a 0.71-1.30 standard deviation effect size in a Dartmouth course, indicating significant academic performance improvement. The study's findings were discussed in a workshop paper and garnered attention on a technology news platform.
- Long-Term NAEP Shows Growth for 9-Year-Olds, More Disappointment for Teens
New NAEP data show 9-year-olds improved in math and reading since 2022, driven by struggling students, while 13-year-olds showed no progress, with scores stagnating or declining. The pandemic's impact on middle schoolers is linked to prolonged educational disruptions, compounding existing challenges in adolescent learning.
- Down the tubes: Vermont volunteers crawl culverts to outsmart the next flood
Vermont volunteers, including UVM students, participate in the Culvert Crawlers program to monitor and clear culverts to prevent road damage from storms. The initiative addresses climate-driven rainfall challenges by empowering communities to prioritize maintenance and enhance resilience.
- Octopuses use mirrors to find food they cannot see
Researchers at Dartmouth found that octopuses can learn to use mirrors to locate food hidden behind them, a skill previously observed only in vertebrates. Trained octopuses identified the food's location 73% of the time, demonstrating they could use mirrors as tools.
- Report: Tennessee Students Have Nearly Returned to Pre-COVID Math Achievement
Tennessee students have nearly returned to pre-pandemic math achievement levels and improved in reading, driven by state initiatives like the Tennessee Literacy Success Act and new math curricula. The state invested over $130 million in reforms, including tutoring and professional development, though disparities persist for historically underserved student groups.
- A new national report tells a complicated story about Newark Public Schools students’ learning and growth
Newark Public Schools students are improving faster than most U.S. districts, gaining 1.23 grade levels annually in reading and math post-pandemic, but remain 2.36 grade levels below the 2019 national average. The district ranks in the 93rd percentile nationally, outpacing similar districts, though performance lags with 34% of students passing English Language Arts and 21.1% passing math tests in 2024.
- Dartmouth endowment invests in Solana ETF, holds $14M in crypto exposure
Dartmouth's endowment has invested in a Solana ETF and holds $14M in crypto exposure through various ETFs, including Bitwise Solana, Grayscale Ethereum, and BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin. The investment is part of the university's portfolio. Dartmouth's crypto holdings are now publicly disclosed.