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I just re-read @… 's manifesto on liberal arts education.
It's really about #education in general, including vocational education, and including the fact that school is a subset of education.
Well worth your time.

So, it's not possible to turn off the AI Overview in Google on a Workspace for Education account at the admin level, so the only way to prevent students from access to AI products is to block Google entirely.
But Google says AI Overviews are part of Google Search...
Looking for a search to leave unblocked for students.
(Not DuckDuckGo, they have AI chat right on their home domain now.)
#education

"Urban forests in Niger’s schoolyards serve climate resilience and education"
#Nigeria #Climate #ClimateChange

Urban forests in Niger’s schoolyards serve climate resilience and education
An unusual subject has found its way into the curriculum of schools in Niger: trees. As municipal authorities across the Sahel country work to adapt to extreme heat and other effects of climate change, the value of urban forestry has gained increased recognition. “This is really an opportunity to combat climate change and poverty at […]

Notice scientists aren't exactly beating down Canada's door either.
Perhaps if we funded post-secondary and research. 🧐
or maybe even provded tuition some or all free education like most of those in this list
#braindrain #education https://mas.to/@mikegalsworthy/114584609202908831

🔐 Cybersecurity doesn’t have to be scary.
Join us for a webinar for the international #research & #education (R&E) community, featuring internationally recognised cybersecurity expert Brian Honan.
In this session, Brian will challenge fear-based awareness models and explore how empo…

Webinar for the security awareness community – Beyond Fear: rethinking cybersecurity awareness – 22 May 2025 | GÉANT CONNECT Online
We are delighted to announce that registrations are now open for the next cybersecurity awareness webinar for the international R&E community. Join us online on 22 May 2025 at 15:00 CEST for an eye-opening session with internationally recognised cybersecurity expert Brian Honan. Title: Beyond Fear - Rethinking cybersecurity awareness Cybersecurity doesn’t have to be scary.

FYI, some private foundations have stepped up to provide grants for #STEM #Education and #Research, as a stop gap for those whose federal grants have been terminated:

Good thread from @… about education, tolerance, double meanings:
#education #academia

Comment je gère en partie l'ordinateur des enfants #education

Another potential sign idea for Saturday...
#education #noKings #protest #fascism

Percentages are reversible, so 6% of 50 is equal to 50% of 6; which is much easier to calculate. #Daily #Education #Hacks #LifeHack

Russie, un peuple qui marche au pas – Documentaire complet - YouTube
#russie

"New environmental licensing will build a power plant in the Cerrado and demolish a school|
#Brazil #Cerrado #Energy #Education

New environmental licensing will build a power plant in the Cerrado and demolish a school
The most deforested biome in Brazil, the Cerrado lost 700,000 hectares (1.7 million acres) of native vegetation in 2024. Now, it is about to receive a thermoelectric plant 30 kilometers (18 miles) from the National Congress, in Brasília, the country’s capital. The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA), responsible for federal environmental […]

First day of #school. 👨‍🎓📚
Today at Udupi Krishna Matha: The Puthige Swamiji teaching the school year's first class to students of Puthige Suguna School, #Udupi.
#education #gurukula #Vedic #India

“"We don't rise by proving each other wrong. We rise by refusing to let one another go," Jiang Yurong said on Thursday”
#China #USA #Education #InternationalEducation #ForeignStudents #Harvard #PostSecondary #Canada
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c787xv2xy1zo