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Education In The News
Schools in Southern Nevada are beginning to enter a new age of artificial intelligence-assisted education. With hopes of offering more customized instruction for students and assistance for stretched thin teachers, the Clark County School District is dipping its toes into the AI waters through a one-year pilot program this year.
In a time where the number of mental health professionals is going down and patient demand is going up, AI might be where people turn when they need professional mental health assistance.
In Illinois, the Chicago Teachers Union won a contract with the city’s schools to add solar panels on some buildings and clean energy career pathways for students, among other actions. In Minnesota, the Minneapolis Federation of Educators demanded that the district create a task force on environmental issues and provide free metro passes for students. And in California, the Los Angeles teachers union’s demands include electrifying the district’s bus fleet and providing electric vehicle charging stations at all schools.
In Illinois, the Chicago Teachers Union won a contract with the city’s schools to add solar panels on some buildings and clean energy career pathways for students, among other actions. In Minnesota, the Minneapolis Federation of Educators demanded that the district create a task force on environmental issues and provide free metro passes for students. And in California, the Los Angeles teachers union’s demands include electrifying the district’s bus fleet and providing electric vehicle charging stations at all schools.
The homage comes from a place of genuine respect. As a professor, Varner identifies with Hammon’s teaching ability. He sees her as a great teacher who inspires and brings out the best in her players; he loved the idea of Hammon assigning scouting reports to her players after their worst loss of the season, because explaining topics is a great learning tactic. He also appreciates how Hammon tries to teach and train her assistant coaches, which resulted in two of them being hired as head coaches and Natalie Nakase winning Coach of the Year in Golden State’s inaugural season.
Teachers from across the Clark County School District are receiving specialized training at UNLV to better support local students who speak English as a second language through a program designed to help both students and teachers succeed.
