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Argus

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.

Updated Jul 06, 2026 · 4 ideas · 4367 signals
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audience May 28, 2026
The Conversation Ed

Education Department is investigating whether Smith College’s admissions violate Title IX – but this law doesn’t actually apply to the case

Title IX’s language is clear that the 1972 law does not cover the admissions decisions private colleges and universities make.

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audience May 20, 2026
The Conversation Ed

More universities are disinviting commencement speakers who might challenge students’ ideas, unraveling an apolitical tradition

It’s no longer uncommon for scheduled university commencement speakers to have their invitations rescinded following backlash over their politics.

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audience May 19, 2026
The Conversation Ed

Texas Tech’s new limits on how faculty teach gender identity and sexual orientation challenge more than free speech

A new memo blocks graduate students from writing theses or dissertations on certain topics, raising questions about academic freedom and the purpose of higher education.

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audience May 15, 2026
The Conversation Ed

Is baby talk bad? Why ‘parentese’ actually helps babies learn language

Exaggerating phrases and talking in a sing-song way can actually help, not make it harder, for young children to master speaking a language.

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audience May 11, 2026
The Conversation Ed

What makes a good teacher? Ask a Republican and a Democrat, and they are likely to agree

Most American adults will say that they most valued teachers who really knew them, cared about them and made learning relevant to their lives.

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audience May 08, 2026
The Conversation Ed

Black, Hispanic, female and low-income elementary students are less likely to be identified with autism

New research shows that for every 10 boys identified with autism, only about two girls in a comparable situation were identified.

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audience May 08, 2026
The Conversation Ed

Teens aren’t as disengaged as you may think: What adults get wrong about adolescents’ civic contributions

Young people don’t all contribute in the same way, and understanding the broader picture is the starting point for adults who want to support them.

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audience May 06, 2026
The Conversation Ed

Federal investigation into Smith College probes whether transgender students can attend women’s schools – challenging the evolving mission of women’s education

The Smith College investigation marks the first time the Trump administration is considering whether trans students should gain admission to certain schools.

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audience May 05, 2026
The Conversation Ed

The lasting appeal of homeschooling: What motivated families to continue after schools reopened post-pandemic

Homeschooling trends are on the rise, bucking the narrative that most of its growth was caused by the pandemic.

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audience May 04, 2026
The Conversation Ed

Bullying is common in elementary school – and it’s more likely to happen in classrooms that are chaotic

New research suggests that bullying prevention work should address the broader classroom environment, not just students’ individual characteristics and behaviors.

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audience Apr 30, 2026
The Conversation Ed

Universities returning Native American remains and artifacts isn’t just about physical objects – it’s about dignity and justice

Congress passed a law in 1990 mandating the return of all Native American items that federally funded institutions took without consent. Progress since then has been slow.

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audience Apr 29, 2026
The Conversation Ed

Students are taught to hide in closets and under tables if there is a school shooting – but does practicing for this possibility keep kids safe?

Most states have some sort of requirement for a minimum number of lockdown drills a year, but there is no set federal guidance.

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audience Apr 28, 2026
The Conversation Ed

Reading gains in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana are often touted, but don’t show full picture of literacy

While these Southern states made some gains in reading, they weren’t evenly felt across different student populations.

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