Hechinger Report
Coverage of Hechinger Report in the Nexus archive.
- Walking away from education technology isn’t the answer to the latest backlash
The article addresses the backlash against education technology, acknowledging justified concerns about screen time and AI in classrooms but arguing that abandoning technology entirely is not the solution. It advocates for higher standards, better tools, and maintaining teachers' central role in education.
- Stripe cofounder John Collison is 'bullish' on double majors being successful in the AI era
Stripe cofounder John Collison predicts double majors will excel in the AI era due to their multidisciplinary skills. He cited rising numbers of double majors at US universities and emphasized the value of combining fields like software and marketing. Collison also highlighted 'high-agency people' as well-positioned to leverage AI advancements.
- Blending algebra and geometry: An approach to high school math slowly gains favor
Chapman High School in Kansas has adopted an integrated math curriculum that combines algebra, geometry, and trigonometry over multiple years instead of teaching them separately. This approach, part of a broader movement to modernize high school math, aims to keep concepts fresh and reduce overwhelm, though some teachers and critics remain skeptical.
- More than a quarter of private colleges are at risk of closing, a new projection shows
A new projection indicates that more than a quarter of private colleges are at risk of closing, with 442 others potentially facing closure. One Vermont college is completing its final semester.