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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.

Updated Aug 31, 2026 · 36 ideas · 18349 signals
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behavior Sun, 17 Nov 2024 12:54:12 +0000
HN: tutoring

schoolhouse.world: Free Peer-to-Peer Tutoring

Article URL: https://schoolhouse.world Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42163958 Points: 2 # Comments: 0

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behavior Sun, 15 Dec 2024 22:30:52 +0000
HN: online learning

Automatic Detection of Students' Engagement During Online Learning

Article URL: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10591967 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42426437 Points: 2 # Comments: 0

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behavior Sun, 09 Nov 2025 22:03:59 +0000
HN: tutoring

The Algorithmic Turn: The Emerging Evidence on AI Tutoring That's Hard to Ignore

Article URL: https://carlhendrick.substack.com/p/the-algorithmic-turn-the-emerging Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45869651 Points: 5 # Comments: 1

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behavior Sun, 09 Mar 2025 17:47:09 +0000
HN: tutoring

Tutor.tax: See How Much Tutoring Platforms Take

Article URL: https://tutor.tax Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43311666 Points: 1 # Comments: 0

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behavior Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0700
Nurse.org

Nursing Graduates Blocked From NCLEX as Nightingale College Sues California Board

Nightingale College filed a lawsuit against the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) on August 24, asking a judge to stop the board from enforcing licensing standards the college says…

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behavior Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0700
Nurse.org

Nursing Graduates Blocked From NCLEX as Nightingale College Sues California Board

Nightingale College filed a lawsuit against the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) on August 24, asking a judge to stop the board from enforcing licensing standards the college says…

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behavior Sat, 26 Oct 2024 13:39:47 +0000
HN: online learning

Ask HN: Learning to interact correctly in online communities as a neurodivergent

I often encounter negative reactions in online communities, such as downvotes, being mistaken for a troll, and being misunderstood constantly. It also happens in person, although to a lesser extent, since I can rely on my body language and close friends to help convey my message, as they probably know me so well to infer my meaning from my, I guess, strange communication pattern. Weirdly, on the other hand, when it comes to explaining something I get complimented on how clear I make it (cue the comment "you could make a child understand quantum physics"). The negativity I face online, though, has led me to withdraw from participating in these communities, opting instead to lurk. The toll it takes on my mental health is significant, which also makes me worried about the reactions I might receive here, but I chose to post on HN because I believe it to be one of the most tolerant online communities, so I'll bite the bullet for what may well be the last time. All in all, I'm at a crossroad

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behavior Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:53:17 +0000
HN: tutoring

Show HN: Visually Precise AI Tutoring on iOS

Article URL: https://useknowable.ai/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49310572 Points: 10 # Comments: 3

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behavior Sat, 13 Sep 2025 11:45:13 +0000
HN: online learning

RL's Razor: Why Online Reinforcement Learning Forgets Less

Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.04259 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45231309 Points: 3 # Comments: 0

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behavior Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:45:21 +0000
District Admin

Are book vendors intentionally selling pornographic content to public schools? Utah is spending $60K to find out.

A new state survey will direct school library staff across the state to detail their book purchases, spending and more. The post Are book vendors intentionally selling pornographic content to public schools? Utah is spending $60K to find out. appeared first on District Administration .

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behavior Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:39:41 +0000
District Admin

Tennessee is looking into changing how it evaluates schools

There are currently two education accountability systems: the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA); and the state letter grade. The post Tennessee is looking into changing how it evaluates schools appeared first on District Administration .

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behavior Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000
eSchool News

A blanket screen-time ban won’t fix what’s broken in edtech

Many parents, policymakers, and educators are worried about screens in schools. They’ve observed the positive effects of cell phone bans and are wondering how edtech might contribute to real issues, including declining attention spans and learning loss.

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behavior Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:40:16 -0700
Nurse.org

Nursing's New Flexibility: What Gig Apps, Float Pools, and Internal Travel Really Pay

Introducing the Nurse Flexibility Review, Nurse.org's original research series on the new ways nurses work: gig apps, float pools, internal travel programs, and the fine print behind them. This guide…

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behavior Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:40:16 -0700
Nurse.org

Nursing's New Flexibility: What Gig Apps, Float Pools, and Internal Travel Really Pay

Introducing the Nurse Flexibility Review, Nurse.org's original research series on the new ways nurses work: gig apps, float pools, internal travel programs, and the fine print behind them. This guide…

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behavior Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:31:17 -0700
Nurse.org

What a 'Flexible' Nurse Costs vs What a Nurse Makes: Inside the Staffing Middle Layer

This article is part of the Nurse Flexibility Review, Nurse.org's original research series on the new ways nurses work. This one follows the money: what facilities pay for flexible staffing,…

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behavior Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:31:17 -0700
Nurse.org

What a 'Flexible' Nurse Costs vs What a Nurse Makes: Inside the Staffing Middle Layer

This article is part of the Nurse Flexibility Review, Nurse.org's original research series on the new ways nurses work. This one follows the money: what facilities pay for flexible staffing,…

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behavior Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:30:44 -0700
Nurse.org

Nurse Gig Apps: Who Actually Employs You, and Why It Matters More Than the Rate

This article is part of the Nurse Flexibility Review, Nurse.org's original research series on the new ways nurses work. This one covers gig apps and the W-2 vs 1099 question:…

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behavior Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:30:44 -0700
Nurse.org

Nurse Gig Apps: Who Actually Employs You, and Why It Matters More Than the Rate

This article is part of the Nurse Flexibility Review, Nurse.org's original research series on the new ways nurses work. This one covers gig apps and the W-2 vs 1099 question:…

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behavior Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:29:47 -0700
Nurse.org

Hospitals Built Their Own Gig Economy for Nurses. Here Is What It Actually Offers

This article is part of the Nurse Flexibility Review, Nurse.org's original research series on the new ways nurses work. This one covers what hospitals themselves now offer: float pools, internal…

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behavior Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:29:47 -0700
Nurse.org

Hospitals Built Their Own Gig Economy for Nurses. Here Is What It Actually Offers

This article is part of the Nurse Flexibility Review, Nurse.org's original research series on the new ways nurses work. This one covers what hospitals themselves now offer: float pools, internal…

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behavior Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:28:45 -0700
Nurse.org

The Fine Print of Nurse Flexibility: Flex-Down Clauses, Call-Offs, and What to Ask

This article is part of the Nurse Flexibility Review, Nurse.org's original research series on the new ways nurses work. This one covers the fine print: flex-down clauses, call-offs, and the…

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behavior Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:28:45 -0700
Nurse.org

The Fine Print of Nurse Flexibility: Flex-Down Clauses, Call-Offs, and What to Ask

This article is part of the Nurse Flexibility Review, Nurse.org's original research series on the new ways nurses work. This one covers the fine print: flex-down clauses, call-offs, and the…

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behavior Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:23:14 -0700
Nurse.org

Oklahoma Nurse Wins U.S. Senate Nomination With Just $455 Left in Campaign Cash

A nurse whose campaign account was down to less than $500 is now a major-party nominee for the United States Senate. N'Kiyla "Jasmine" Thomas won Oklahoma's Democratic primary runoff on…

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behavior Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:23:14 -0700
Nurse.org

Oklahoma Nurse Wins U.S. Senate Nomination With Just $455 Left in Campaign Cash

A nurse whose campaign account was down to less than $500 is now a major-party nominee for the United States Senate. N'Kiyla "Jasmine" Thomas won Oklahoma's Democratic primary runoff on…

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behavior Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0700
Nurse.org

NY Yankees Healthcare Appreciation Night 2026

2026 Event Details About New York Yankees Healthcare Appreciation Night Dates: September 9th and 10th, 2026 at 7:05pm Game: Yankees vs. Rockies Nurse discount tickets: Starting at $52.58 - click…

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behavior Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0700
Nurse.org

Top 20 RN Certifications to Increase Your Salary

After gaining experience in a specific area of nursing, it is important to consider an advanced certification. You can earn registered nurse (RN) certifications in your field of practice (pediatric…

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behavior Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0700
Nurse.org

NY Yankees Healthcare Appreciation Night 2026

2026 Event Details About New York Yankees Healthcare Appreciation Night Dates: September 9th and 10th, 2026 at 7:05pm Game: Yankees vs. Rockies Nurse discount tickets: Starting at $52.58 - click…

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behavior Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0700
Nurse.org

Top 20 RN Certifications to Increase Your Salary

After gaining experience in a specific area of nursing, it is important to consider an advanced certification. You can earn registered nurse (RN) certifications in your field of practice (pediatric…

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behavior Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000
eSchool News

The next wave of K-12 innovation: How educators are shaping the future of edtech

Every school year brings an influx of IT solutions designed to reinvent K-12 education. Schools are primed to jump on the latest technologies to address the issues most impacting our students.

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behavior Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT
EdSurge

From “Hello, World!” to AI: What Skills Actually Prepare Students for the Future?

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behavior Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:45:17 +0000
District Admin

Ohio public school districts face teacher shortages amid reduced state funding, budget woes

Educators and advocates woory that reduced public school funding and a lack of resources has taken its toll already. But there is hope that opportunities exist, if the state can get behind them. The post Ohio public school districts face teacher shortages amid reduced state funding, budget woes appeared first on District Administration .

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behavior Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:41:41 +0000
District Admin

Texas education board approves Bible stories as required reading in public schools

The proposal, which mandates literary works such as Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations" alongside passages from the New Testament, has been closely followed by education observers who say it appears to be the first of its kind in the nation. The post Texas education board approves Bible stories as required reading in public schools appeared first on District Administration .

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behavior Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000
HealthLeaders

Training on Wheels: The Value of Mobile Simulation Labs for Nurses

A new mobile simulation lab at Sutter Health means more access to high quality immersive training for nurses in diverse locations, says this CNO. As high quality patient care continues to be paramount for health systems, high quality training for nurses remains a goal for CNOs. However, when time and money are precious and workflows are busy, it can be difficult to find the right balance of standardized training across a health system. According to Kat Ascencio-Holmes , system CNO at Sutter Health , one of the biggest hurdles that CNOs face when standardizing training is ensuring equitable access to learning opportunities across geographically diverse locations. "Another is creating a consistency in that training while supporting the unique needs of the individual communities that we serve," Ascencio-Holmes said. That’s why leadership at Sutter Health implemented a new, first-of-its-kind, mobile simulation lab. The lab will address both of those challenges, Ascencio-Holmes explained. "

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behavior Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000
eSchool News

We need accessible data and greater student agency

Students are more than letter grades and test scores. They are unique individuals with their own goals, skills, and needs--deserving an educational journey that supports all three.

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behavior Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:12:00 +0000
Getting Smart

Coalition Before Consensus: How Trust and Shared Ownership Sustain Transformation

System transformation rarely fails because of a bad strategy. It fails because the relationships needed to sustain it were never built. In this piece, Rebecca Midles and Nate McClennen draw on real district leaders to show what coalition-building actually looks like when the messy middle arrives. From a rural Michigan superintendent who started with the willing to a Kansas City microschool that put students in the design seat, this is a practical and deeply human look at what makes change last. The post Coalition Before Consensus: How Trust and Shared Ownership Sustain Transformation appeared first on Getting Smart .

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behavior Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT
EdSurge

International Society for Transforming Education Expands its “AI-Ready Graduate” Framework

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behavior Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
eSchool News

Being a principal just got harder–and here’s why

There is a squeaky old merry-go-round in my neighborhood that my own children play on from time to time. Years of kids riding on it have loosened its joints so it spins more freely and quickly.

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behavior Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000
eSchool News

They love me, they love me not: Smart strategies to help students find the perfect college

You’ll often hear two words come up in advising sessions as students look ahead to college: match and fit. They sound interchangeable, but they’re not.

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behavior Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:35:50 +0000
HN: online learning

Online Learning for Cost-Efficient LLM Routing

Article URL: https://builders.ramp.com/post/thompson-sampling-model-routing Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49074574 Points: 1 # Comments: 0

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behavior Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:07:48 +0000
District Admin

Sally the robot was coming to a New York school. Then the plug was pulled.

Students helped design the A.I.-powered creation as a young female with dark hair and an upbeat personality. Then came the outrage. The post Sally the robot was coming to a New York school. Then the plug was pulled. appeared first on District Administration .

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behavior Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:41:44 +0000
District Admin

Universities can use conservative-favored entrance exam as Texas eyes wider use, agency chief says

Texas may expand use of the Classical Learning Test despite a new report finding less evidence its scores predict college success than the SAT or ACT. The post Universities can use conservative-favored entrance exam as Texas eyes wider use, agency chief says appeared first on District Administration .

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behavior Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000
MindShift (KQED)

A Leading School Shootings Researcher Says He Was Wrong

Anti-bullying and social-emotional learning haven’t reduced school shootings. Minimizing public attention on shooters might.

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behavior Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000
eSchool News

Teacher training needs more community and less compliance

Professional development is one of a school district's most powerful strategies for improving student outcomes. Yet, educators often leave workshops feeling inspired in the moment, but take little action in the classroom. The problem isn’t that teachers don’t want to learn, but that professional development is treated as an event, rather than an ongoing process.

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behavior Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:15:00 +0000
Getting Smart

How Student Feedback Shaped New Features for English Language Learners in Math

What happens when you build EdTech features by actually listening to students? Kyron Learning partnered with the AIMS Collaboratory and the Gates Foundation to study motivation and engagement among English language learners in middle school math, and the findings drove real product changes. This piece traces how closed captioning, highlighted transcripts, and clickable definitions emerged from classroom observation rather than assumption, offering a model for what participant-driven, learner-centered product development can look like at its best. The post How Student Feedback Shaped New Features for English Language Learners in Math appeared first on Getting Smart .

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behavior Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000
eSchool News

4 ways to turn math fears into math cheers

My first few years teaching math were a struggle for me and my students. Our textbook focused primarily on direct instruction: I do, then you do, but rarely we do.

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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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