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Only 1 in 8 elementary teacher prep programs adequately teach math

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Regent University, for instance, improved from a D grade to an A+ by introducing two new mathematics courses designed to fill gaps in math content preparation. The report also highlights examples of teacher prep programs making positive changes.

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Integrating Systems Thinking to Enhance Liberal Arts Curriculum through Learner-Centered Teaching 

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Purpose and System/Problem Boundary Identification Purpose: In liberal arts, the purpose is to develop well-rounded individuals with critical thinking, problem-solving, and ethical reasoning skills. Systems thinking helps students understand the broader purpose of their education and how different disciplines interconnect.

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What Your Students Aren’t Telling You: Listening, Learning, and Leading with Empathy 

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Emily Tarconish, a teaching professor in the College of Education, contributed her deep knowledge of Universal Design for Learning and accessible course design. Dr. Tony Zhang from Gies College of Business offered perspective on AI, ChatBot technology, and ethical academic support tools. They are co-creators of it.

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Integrating Systems Thinking to Enhance Liberal Arts Curriculum through Learner-Centered Teaching 

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Purpose and System/Problem Boundary Identification Purpose: In liberal arts, the purpose is to develop well-rounded individuals with critical thinking, problem-solving, and ethical reasoning skills. Systems thinking helps students understand the broader purpose of their education and how different disciplines interconnect.

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What Can College Instructors Offer Their Students in the Age of AI? 

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Balch & Blanck, 2025; Butulis, 2023; Parks & Oslick, 2024) and to provide their students with instruction and practice in using AI in productive and ethical ways (e.g., The empathetic course design perspective. Schoeder, 2024). Teaching of Psychology, 52 (1), 45-52. Saucier, D. Schiffer, A. A., & Renken, N.

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Common Sense Media, OpenAI launch free K-12 AI training course

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Free for all educators and school districts, the one-hour, eight-lesson course provides educators with essential knowledge about AI and approaches for ensuring student safety and privacy. “With this course, we are taking a proactive approach to support and educate teachers on the front lines and prepare for this transformation.”

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Developing Your Approach to Generative AI

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Concerns about academic dishonesty, the replacement of human labor by generative AI, and the ethics around generative AI use are paramount in discussions around generative AI in higher education (Ibrahim et al., As you explore these ethical issues, consider: What level of technology access is reasonable to assume for your students?

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