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Named after the hundred-eyed watchman of Greek myth, Argus watches the education landscape: spotting new opportunities, pressure-testing the ventures we're building, and tracing every read back to the real-world signals behind it.

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The evidence library: the raw signals the pipeline is watching across the education ecosystem. Every idea is built from these.

technology Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:05:00 +0000
Tech & Learning

America's 250th Birthday: Best Lessons and Activities for the Semiquincentennial

These lessons and activities, from exploring key documents of freedom to moments of the Revolution, can help students understand the American story.

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behavior Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000
eSchool News

The three P’s of writing a memorable college essay

As a former admissions officer and now an independent education consultant, I’ve read thousands of college essays. The ones that earn students admission to their dream schools aren’t necessarily the most polished.

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behavior Mon, 25 May 2026 10:00:48 +0000
MindShift (KQED)

Inside the Latest Global Research on School Cellphone Bans

The first wave of studies raises questions about other digital distractions and cellphones at home.

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behavior Mon, 25 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000
eSchool News

Apple’s MacBook Neo has entered the K-12 debate–are IT teams ready for it?

The MacBook Neo may narrow a pricing gap, but it also exposes a management gap. A lower-cost Mac may be enough to spark fresh interest. However, it alone isn’t enough to guarantee a smooth rollout.

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behavior Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:29:12 +0000
eSchool News

100 Learning Spaces Transformed, $5 Million Invested: School Specialty and College Football Playoff Foundation Celebrate Impact Across Schools Nationwide

New media center at North Dade Middle School marks milestone in initiative revitalizing learning environments to benefit the entire learning ... Read more

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behavior Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000
eSchool News

The end of one-direction career pathways: Why empowering students sets the best course for future success

When middle school students make the leap to high school, they are expected to have a career path in mind so their classes and goals align with their future plans.

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behavior Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:20:01 +0000
HN: tutoring

Show HN: Assistiv – AI-Powered LMS with Generative Courses, Quizzes, AI Tutoring [video]

Hey HN, We've built Assistiv (www.ftfplatforms.com/assistiv), an AI-native learning platform designed to simplify how instruction is created, personalized, and delivered. It started with one goal: make powerful, assistive intelligence education tools available to everyone—without the bloat of enterprise LMS systems. What emerged is a fast, clean LMS with built-in AI that actually helps teachers teach. What’s live today: AI Flashcards – auto-generated from course content Self-generating quizzes – students can test themselves based on what they’ve learned Generative assessments for instructors – create full quizzes, aligned to objectives Course builder with AI assistance – create entire courses in minutes Smart grading tools – assisted manual grading and AI scoring suggestions Real-time reports for both instructors and org admins SAML, permission-based roles, microservice grading infrastructure What’s coming: TutorMe – AI-powered personal tutors trained on what you are learning, tuned to

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technology Mon, 24 Feb 2025 22:40:51 +0000
HN: edtech

Google's AI previews erode the internet, edtech company says in lawsuit

Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/legal/googles-ai-previews-erode-internet-edtech-company-says-lawsuit-2025-02-24/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43165803 Points: 5 # Comments: 1

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technology Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:07:35 +0000
MedCity News

4 Patients Injured After Drug Mix-Up at Ascension Hospital in Nashville

A pharmacy error at an Ascension hospital in Nashville left four joint replacement patients injected with potassium phosphate instead of spinal anesthetic. The mix-up paralyzed one patient and harmed the other three. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now probing the case. The post 4 Patients Injured After Drug Mix-Up at Ascension Hospital in Nashville appeared first on MedCity News .

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technology Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:19:40 +0000
MedCity News

Amazon Taps Expressable for Health Benefits Connector

Expressable has joined Amazon’s Health Benefits Connector to help families access virtual speech therapy through their insurance. The post Amazon Taps Expressable for Health Benefits Connector appeared first on MedCity News .

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audience Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:43:09 +0000
Inside Higher Ed

Agencies Move to Implement OMB’s Proposed Takeover of Grant Making

Agencies Move to Implement OMB’s Proposed Takeover of Grant Making Ryan Quinn Mon, 08/24/2026 - 04:43 PM The Education Department and National Science Foundation have suggested regulations that would adopt core aspects of the White House Office of Management and Budget’s proposal—even though it’s not finalized. Byline(s) Ryan Quinn

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regulation Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0000
The 74

Arizona Court Kills Voucher Ballot Measure, Leaving a National School Choice Debate Unresolved

The Arizona Supreme Court effectively killed a ballot measure that would have brought significant oversight and an income cap to the state’s school voucher-like program in a ruling Tuesday. The battle over the measure brought high drama to the desert — and exposed cracks forming between conservatives over oversight of the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, […]

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technology Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:12:43 +0000
MedCity News

Roche Gains Rights to Hanmi Obesity Drug That Reduces Fat, Preserves Muscle

Hanmi Pharmaceutical’s drug is designed to activate a receptor in skeletal muscle to both increase muscle mass and reduce fat. This engineered peptide gives Roche a clinical-stage asset that addresses a different target than the other obesity drugs in its pipeline. The post Roche Gains Rights to Hanmi Obesity Drug That Reduces Fat, Preserves Muscle appeared first on MedCity News .

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regulation Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:42:00 -0400
K-12 Dive

Feds to propose H-1B fee that would stack with controversial $100K payment

Employers should expect litigation against the new fee once it is finalized, a source told HR Dive, similar to what occurred after last year’s fee was announced by President Donald Trump.

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regulation Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000
The 74

California Maintains School Vaccine Rules Despite Trump Order

As schools reopen amid a national surge in measles cases, California students will continue to follow the state’s existing vaccination requirements, despite President Donald Trump’s latest effort to change the country’s childhood vaccine schedule. California has the authority to determine which immunizations are required for students to attend school. The state will continue to follow […]

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audience Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:24:32 -0400
Higher Ed Dive

Education Department takes first step to strip ABA of accreditation authority

Agency staff recommended ending federal recognition for the American Bar Association’s accreditation arm, ramping up attacks on the organization.

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technology Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000
MedCity News

A Partnership-driven Approach to Waste and Abuse Prevention

[Sponsored] Discover how payers can shift from costly post-payment recovery to intentional prevention through data-driven oversight, accountability, and partnership. The post A Partnership-driven Approach to Waste and Abuse Prevention appeared first on MedCity News .

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regulation Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000
The 74

School Starts With New Funds for Teacher Hiring, New Standardized Tests, More

Remember when Labor Day was the unofficial end of summer and schools started up again after that? Your kids probably don’t either. The 2026-27 school year started Wednesday in Frederick County, and the remaining 23 school systems will all be back in class within less than two weeks — almost a full week before they […]

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audience Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:29:00 -0400
Higher Ed Dive

Education Department proposal would make it easier to end grants

The move would give the agency broad authority to end grants, including “for convenience,” after such approaches have led to legal disputes.

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behavior Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:45:51 +0000
Getting Smart

Beyond the Shiny Object: How to Assess Your System’s True Innovation Readiness

Too many districts launch the next big initiative before their systems are ready to sustain it. In this new piece, Getting Smart contributors Nate McClennen and Rebecca Midles introduce the 5 C's of R&D Readiness and 8 Archetypes of System Transformation, a practical framework for honestly diagnosing where your school or district stands before committing to wide-scale change. Whether your system is a Vanguard or a Frozen System, this tool helps leaders move from reactive initiative-chasing to intentional, coherent redesign. The post Beyond the Shiny Object: How to Assess Your System’s True Innovation Readiness appeared first on Getting Smart .

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technology Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:31:00 +0000
MedCity News

Why Psychiatry Can’t Ignore Metabolic Health Anymore

Metabolic psychiatry has moved past being a fringe theory. It is a practical, evidence-based necessity for a field that has been stagnant for too long. The post Why Psychiatry Can’t Ignore Metabolic Health Anymore appeared first on MedCity News .

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behavior Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:57:19 +0000
District Admin

Trump’s school voucher program could become a public school cash machine

Starting next year, taxpayers can earmark up to $1,700 to not only help families pay private schools, but also to support some services at public schools. The post Trump’s school voucher program could become a public school cash machine appeared first on District Administration .

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behavior Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:54:47 +0000
District Admin

How big tech captured American schools

Companies like Google and Microsoft have used their money, their might and their massive reach to influence nearly every step of the education supply chain. The post How big tech captured American schools appeared first on District Administration .

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regulation Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000
The 74

Many Families Rely on a Patchwork of Childcare

The parents are not all right. Between financial strain and rising costs, balancing work and caregiving responsibilities, and navigating how to best support children’s well-being during trying times, parents — especially those with young kids — are feeling overwhelmed. Multiple surveys of American parents over the past few years have revealed that pressures are mounting. […]

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technology Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:26:50 -0400
EdTech Mag (K-12)

Finding Funding for Network Modernization in K–12 Schools

Some ed tech gets a lot of hype; it’s easy to get excited about esports setups, one-to-one device upgrades and artificial intelligence. But the infrastructure that makes all of that possible is often an afterthought. Modern network infrastructure is a building block for a modern classroom. If your network isn’t upgraded to support these projects, they are going to fail. Districts preparing to modernize must ask the unglamorous question first: Is the network ready? If not, they can build an upgrade plan with a funding strategy that supports the infrastructure that makes the new technology…

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regulation Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0000
The 74

School Choice Is Expanding. Will Public Support Follow?

With new state-level programs quickly redrawing the map of school choice over the last few years, a central question may determine the movement’s continued success: Does greater familiarity with charter schools, vouchers, or education savings accounts actually make people view them more positively? Two recent studies seek to provide an answer, assembling compelling evidence of […]

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behavior Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000
MindShift (KQED)

Tips for Creating ‘Reachable Moments’ With Students

Common greetings, like 'How are you?,' may do little to create real opportunities for building relationships.

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behavior Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000
eSchool News

Financial education must not sacrifice student privacy

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.

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technology Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Tech & Learning

What is Rumie and How Can I Use It To Teach?

Rumie gives students useful skills in minutes with this huge library of free, bite-sized digital lessons.

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technology Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000
eCampus News

To rebuild adult learner confidence, universities must first earn their trust

First-time college enrollment among adults declined nearly 16 percent in fall 2025, ending a four-year streak of post-pandemic growth. The post To rebuild adult learner confidence, universities must first earn their trust appeared first on eCampus News .

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audience Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Inside Higher Ed

University of Houston Cuts 40% of Core Courses

University of Houston Cuts 40% of Core Courses Ryan Quinn Mon, 08/24/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Ryan Quinn

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audience Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Inside Higher Ed

Bankrupt Saint Augustine’s Will Not Offer Fall Classes

Bankrupt Saint Augustine’s Will Not Offer Fall Classes Josh Moody Mon, 08/24/2026 - 03:00 AM The private North Carolina HBCU planned to forge ahead with online courses. Now those plans are on hold as bankruptcy proceedings play out. Byline(s) Josh Moody

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audience Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Inside Higher Ed

Student Support Under One Roof

Student Support Under One Roof Joshua.Bay Mon, 08/24/2026 - 03:00 AM Temple University’s new hub centralizes essential needs resources to reduce the navigation burden and stigma students can face seeking help. Byline(s) Joshua Bay

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audience Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Inside Higher Ed

Cornell Hopes to Turn Cheating Into Teachable Moment

Cornell Hopes to Turn Cheating Into Teachable Moment kathryn.palmer… Mon, 08/24/2026 - 03:00 AM The university’s new Accepting Responsibility program encourages students to reflect on their academic integrity violations and promotes ethical decision-making. Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer

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audience Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Inside Higher Ed

How New Visa Limits Are Already Affecting Colleges

How New Visa Limits Are Already Affecting Colleges Johanna Alonso Mon, 08/24/2026 - 03:00 AM Fifteen colleges, universities and university systems submitted testimony explaining how the rule, which allows international students to stay in the U.S. for only four years without an extension, is already impacting their campuses. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso

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audience Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Inside Higher Ed

‘AI Literacy’

‘AI Literacy’ Sara Brady Mon, 08/24/2026 - 03:00 AM To understand a technology, you need to know the problem it was meant to solve. Byline(s) Matt Reed

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audience Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Inside Higher Ed

Buying Evidence, Not Anecdotes About Diversity on Campuses

Buying Evidence, Not Anecdotes About Diversity on Campuses Sara Brady Mon, 08/24/2026 - 03:00 AM Anecdotes can be treated as evidence, but it’s crucial not to misunderstand one person’s perspectives as universal truths. Byline(s) Shaun Harper

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audience Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Inside Higher Ed

Higher Education Overgrazing: Fixed Costs Are Leaving Nothing Behind

Higher Education Overgrazing: Fixed Costs Are Leaving Nothing Behind kjohnsonbowles… Mon, 08/24/2026 - 03:00 AM The habits and behaviors of industry negatively impact and consume higher education and students to feed their own agendas and fill their coffers, but there is no free lunch. Byline(s) Kathy Johnson Bowles

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audience Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Inside Higher Ed

U of Arizona Partners With Tribal Nation on New Medical School Campus

U of Arizona Partners With Tribal Nation on New Medical School Campus Katherine Knott Mon, 08/24/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Olivia Sanchez

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need Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Hechinger Report

OPINION: The leaders who are shaping early childhood education need better, more professional preparation

Something essential has been missing from the national conversation about what it will take to improve and sustain early childhood education. We are not producing nearly enough leaders with the specialized expertise to turn good policy ideas into lasting systems that work. Early childhood policy decisions are made every day by people who care deeply […] The post OPINION: The leaders who are shaping early childhood education need better, more professional preparation appeared first on The Hechinger Report .

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audience Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400
Higher Ed Dive

Why strategic planning in higher education must start with leadership alignment

Colleges and universities need a recurring leadership discipline that aligns assumptions, clarifies investment choices and helps leaders act decisively as things change.

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audience Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400
Higher Ed Dive

Inside a culture shift that raised the bar for Elon Law

A rise in first-time bar passage wasn’t driven by a quick fix. It came from changing expectations.

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audience Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400
Higher Ed Dive

Week in review: Accreditation overhaul takes step forward

We’re rounding up recent stories, from plans to propose a change to the H-1B program to the planned sale of Anna Maria College’s nursing program.

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audience Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400
Higher Ed Dive

International applicant numbers tumble on Common App

The number of first-time international applicants on the popular application platform declined 10% in the 2025-26 cycle, a new report found.

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regulation Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400
K-12 Dive

3 ways states can support innovative high school principals

Gaps between new school models’ demands and principals’ preparation "can undermine even the best-designed models," says a NASBE report.

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regulation Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400
K-12 Dive

Week In Review: Education Department issues Dear Colleague letters on discipline, tech use

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from an E-rate proposed rule to the latest on Ten Commandments laws.

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regulation Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400
K-12 Dive

4 questions every district should ask before adopting or scaling AI

As AI use grows in schools, district leaders need a clearer way to measure impact.

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need Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hechinger Report

Private schools have benefited from vouchers. Now public schools aim to cash in

Forget fun runs, PTA bake sales and Saturday morning car washes. The future of public school fundraising may soon look more like a payroll deduction. Or perhaps door-to-door campaigns each tax season asking filers to earmark donations to support nearby public schools. When President Donald Trump’s tax overhaul known as the One Big Beautiful Bill […] The post Private schools have benefited from vouchers. Now public schools aim to cash in appeared first on The Hechinger Report .

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need Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hechinger Report

Top-level nurses can’t finish their degrees because of a severe shortage of mentors

CHICAGO — Midway through her graduate nursing program, Yesenia Raithel Vargas made a desperate plea to a Facebook group for other moms in Chicago: Does anyone know a licensed therapist willing to let her sit in on sessions and work with their clients under their supervision? It was a strange ask in the therapy world, […] The post Top-level nurses can’t finish their degrees because of a severe shortage of mentors appeared first on The Hechinger Report .

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technology Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400
arXiv cs.CL

Detecting Functional Memorization in Code Language Models

arXiv:2606.12764v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly used to generate code at scale. Meanwhile, prior work has investigated whether training data may be recoverable from model outputs, by auditing the textual overlap between training examples and model generations. Code, however, can preserve the same logic while differing substantially in syntax and structure. We here study functional memorization: the leakage of training data logic from LLM generations in ways that textual audits fail to detect. We leverage AI coding agents to generate diverse test inputs for training data functionality and evaluate whether model-generated continuations produce the same outputs. We formalize this through a counterfactual framework, comparing target models (exposed to specific code) against reference models (not exposed) and requiring functional equivalence only for the target. We instantiate this framework across 4 open-source models and explicitly f

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