Inside the $40,000 a year school where AI shapes every lesson
At Alpha Schools, students spend two hours in the morning on academics, working at their own speed using AI-driven software.
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AI shapes lessons at school without teachers
Fourth and fifth graders at Alpha School in Austin, Texas, aren't just learning — they're pioneering education's new frontier. Janet Shamlian reports.
Kids get new school lunch menu overhauled by chefs
School lunches, in some places, have come a long way from the days of mystery meat and pizza that could be mistaken for cardboard. Meg Oliver reports on a program that's bringing fresh, high-quality cuisine to the cafeteria.
Could a government shutdown impact student loans? Here's what to know.
A government shutdown began on Wednesday. Here's what to know about student loans, educational funding and the FAFSA.
Small Illinois town finds hope in new school and grocery store
When steel and manufacturing jobs dried up over the last several decades in Venice, Illinois, the town lost two-thirds of the population.
Illinois town finds hope in new grocery store
When steel and manufacturing jobs dried up over the last several decades in Venice, Illinois, the town lost two-thirds of the population, followed by its only grocery store and only school. But now, Venice hopes to make a comeback that's already underway -- thanks, in part, to the vision of Ed Hightower, a retired school superintendent who has deep roots in the area. James Brown reports.
New doc looks at challenges facing young men
CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss "Boys to Men: Why America's Sons Are Struggling," a new documentary exploring the pressures young men face today, from education gaps to rising mental health challenges.
Retired four-star general teaching leadership
Lessons on leadership from the battlefield to the boardroom. That's what retired four-star Gen. Stanley McChrystal says he will share in a new MasterClass arriving Thursday. McChrystal joins "The Takeout" to explain how the skills he learned on the battlefield can help the next generation of leaders.
UATX: the college advocating for free speech
The University of Austin, or UATX, is teaching its inaugural class of 92 college students. The school, with its focus on free speech, has been labeled by some as "anti-woke."
High school helps grads get to college
A Florida school is working hard to make sure all of its graduates have a way to go to college. Located in a county where only 17% of the population has a college education, all of the students in Roberts Junior Senior High School's graduating class are college-bound.
Teachers keep lessons of 9/11 alive for a new generation
Teachers from across the U.S. this summer took part in a program for educators at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
How teachers are keeping the lessons of 9/11 alive
Teachers from across the U.S. this summer took part in a program for educators at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Nicole Sganga reports.
Nation's Report Card shows declining scores for 8th and 12th graders
Students across the country are increasingly struggling to meet proficiency standards in science, math and reading, newly released data shows.
U.S. test scores drop, but NYC school defies trend
Students across the country are increasingly struggling to meet proficiency standards in science, math and reading, newly released data shows. Elaine Quijano reports from a school that is setting an example for the nation.
Some U.S. schools disconnect students from phones
This school year, more states are moving to limit cell phones in the classroom. It's happening as new data reveals that ⅔ of Americans believe all-day bans would boost grades, social skills and behavior. Skyler Henry has more from a school in Atlanta.
Atlanta area school district sees positive results from student cellphone ban
More than half of the states in the U.S. now have laws that either ban or regulate cellphone use in schools. Here's how it's working in one Georgia district so far.
Gaza City professor on education in a warzone
Ahmed Kamal Junina, an assistant professor of applied linguistics and head of the English department at Al-Aqsa University in Gaza, joins "CBS News 24/7" to describe what it's like teaching in a war zone.
DeSoto's Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy honors space pioneer and mathematician
In DeSoto this week, students from one school are being immersed in the history of the woman who bears the name of their school and was immortalized in the movie "Hidden Figures."
Meet Khanmigo: the AI tutor for students
Khanmigo, an AI-powered online tutor, could change the way teachers work and students learn. Created by Khan Academy, the new technology is being piloted in 266 school districts.
Reporter's Notebook: Morning reading ritual
Americans aren't reading as much as they used to, but reading before the day begins offers an antidote. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Man advocates for driving and school zone safety after personal tragedy
One in three public school officials say traffic near their buildings "poses a threat" to students.
Oklahoma to require political test for some
Oklahoma is preparing to require public school teaching applicants from New York and California to take a political leanings test. Critics are calling it a "MAGA loyalty test." Ryan Walters, Oklahoma's superintendent of public instruction, put forward the new exam. He joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Judge blocks Texas law requiring Ten Commandments displayed in classrooms
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, ruling it likely violates the First Amendment.
How AI is changing the work of teachers in the classroom
Some educators have been teaching themselves how to use artificial intelligence. In a recent survey, teachers said it saved them time, but some people argue AI discourages students from critical thinking.
How AI is impacting education
Artificial intelligence advocates say it can be a helpful tool for both students and teachers, but others say it discourages critical thinking. CBS News' Nancy Chen shows how AI is impacting classrooms and what's next.
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