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arXiv:2606.25120v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Aviation software certification has operationalised three structural requirements for governed software systems since 1992: structured governance linkage between governing specifications and operational evidence, context-bounded validity that triggers revalidation when operational context changes, and an objective evidence architecture that defines what proof means and what makes it sufficient. These requirements appear in DO-178C and DO-330 and are enforced through FAA and EASA certification. No existing framework requires these structural properties as intrinsic properties of individual AI governance documents. A system prompt, an AGENTS.md file, a governance policy, or a task envelope can be deployed without satisfying any of the three requirements aviation has enforced for three decades. Aviation is the most technically rigorous instance: its standard-setting bodies have acknowledged that their frameworks break down for AI systems,
arXiv:2606.25076v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Following the success of machine learning in producing weather predictions with competitive skill compared to complex traditional systems, this article shifts attention from forecast output to the working practices that make prediction systems possible. We argue that machine learning and recent digital technologies will reshape the forecasting value chain: how models are coded and developed, how observations and Earth-system data are exploited, how data and computing are managed, how systems are verified, and how information is created, evaluated and turned into services. We discuss six non-exhaustive areas in which agentic software engineering, open and compressed data, shared verification workflows, interactive computing and generative methods may make modelling, evaluation and service creation faster, more interactive and more widely accessible. These changes will require weather and climate centres to adapt their infrastructures, da
arXiv:2606.24973v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: We introduce a dataset of 32,534 double-marked real student responses to GCSE mock exams (GCSEs are the UK's national exams, taken at age ~16), spanning 328 questions across five subjects and including handwritten work. We test whether off-the-shelf large language models agree with examiners as closely as the two examiners agree with each other. We find that models overwhelmingly agree well with the examiner consensus across subjects, with the top performing models agreeing more closely with examiners than examiners agree with each other. Models achieve high scores for subjective tasks like English essay marking, as well as handling complex and messy handwritten Maths paper scripts. Agreement is uniform near the examiner line, and not massively discriminated by model size, providing cost-effective automated marking solutions.
arXiv:2606.24896v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: LLM agent memory is now treated as a first-class architectural component in five major surveys published between January and April 2026. None of these surveys treats project governance, capital structure, or license posture as architectural variables. We argue they are. In a constructed sample of 105 production-relevant open-source data-infrastructure and AI-tooling projects, we catalogue 38 license-and-sustainability events between 2018 and May 2026. About a quarter of the sample (24 percent) experienced at least one adverse event. The conditional rates split sharply by structure: 46 percent for single-vendor venture-backed projects, 2.5 percent for foundation-governed projects funded outside the venture cycle. The headline differential -- roughly nineteen-fold -- is invariant to the most contested coding choice in the catalogue; we show the sensitivity table in Section 7. A small subset of foundation-governed projects with venture-bac
arXiv:2606.24890v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Can a small group of volunteers shape how AI systems discuss animal welfare, just by editing Wikipedia? We show that they can. Wikipedia appears in nearly every major language model training dataset and is weighted more heavily than web-crawled text. The Pro-Animal Wikipedians (PAW), a group of advocates who add sourced animal welfare content to relevant articles, have made 125 edits across 115 pages. Using gradient-based data attribution (Bergson; MAGIC), we traced how these edits influence language model behavior. TrackStar retrieval attribution on Llama 3.1 8B found that PAW-edited sections made up 68 percent of the highest-attributed documents for animal welfare queries (p < 0.0001) but only 52 percent for unrelated queries about the same companies (p = 0.53): the model links PAW content specifically to animal welfare topics, not to the entities in general. MAGIC counterfactual influence estimation on Llama-3.2-1B, run across five r
arXiv:2606.25668v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Automated decision systems (ADS) leverage predictions about individual future outcomes to inform consequential decision-making in organizational settings. Across various settings - including criminal pretrial release, clinical triage, student support, and more - it is often assumed that improved predictive accuracy is the priority consideration in determining better downstream outcomes upon the deployment of ADS. In practice, real-world case studies reveal that this is far from the case: introducing individual predictions into decision-making modifies organizational workflows, assessment, and decision-making processes in ways that require a complete re-consideration of our approach to the design, evaluation, and deployment of ADS. As a result, this Perspective develops an integrated framework for studying ADS in social systems, shifting current priorities from a purely prediction-based paradigm towards an intervention-oriented view that a
arXiv:2606.25484v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Existing approaches to e-scooter mobility hub planning lack city-type-specific causal evidence. Demand models are typically correlational, built on proprietary trip data, and do not distinguish how driver profiles vary across urban typologies. This paper presents a three-phase agentic AI framework that constructs a Causal Template Library from public GBFS data across 29 German cities, encoding which environmental features causally drive hotspot demand for each combination of city type (large, university, industrial, hilly) and cluster type (core, peripheral). A large language model (LLM) orchestrated causal discovery pipeline adapts algorithm selection to local data conditions across 57 city-cluster units. The library reveals systematic variation. Core demand is driven by activity access and transit proximity, while peripheral demand responds to built form, with city-type-specific patterns supporting transferable siting templates. A plann
arXiv:2606.25308v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Behavioral detectors provide valuable insights into learner motivation and self-regulation. Among these, delayed start, a new session-level detector, has shown great promise as a valid behavioral measure that generalizes well across systems. In this paper, we examine cross-subject predictive validity of delayed start behavior. Using iReady data from 711 grade 7 students, we find delayed starts during Math practice are predictive of standardized test performance in both Math ($\beta$=.07 SD, p=.02) and English ($\beta$=.10 SD, p=<.001). Additionally, using mixture modeling and sensitivity analyses, we use a data-driven strategy to operationalize the identification of delayed starters in practice. We identify two underlying sub-groups of interest: "early starters" (<5 minute average delay, 20% of students) and "chronic delayers" (>13 minutes average delay, 20% of students). Relative to students in neither sub-group, early starters experienc
I've worked in edtech for almost 10 years now in B2B, B2C, and nonprofit contexts. I've seen real product market fit, and a lot of poor product market fit. Edtech has been one of the largest tech disappointments of the internet era. The internet has transformed everything about how people learn. I always joke that Youtube is actually the best edtech product. And now, I guess chatGPT and other LLMs. But these products have a lot of problems, specifically around accuracy, pedagogy and lack of assessment. (Research shows low-stakes assessment is when the moment of learning often happens.) Within the "Ed tech space", a lot of products have failed in my view. The best product I built was free online science simulations (virtual labs). I've worked on products that were financially successful but its debatable if they helped helped users learn much. Edtech companies that sell to parents are making a product for parents. The goal is often to make parents feel good about the choices they are ma
From data privacy and staff readiness to classroom fit and long-term cost, here are the questions schools should ask before investing in AI.
District communication is most powerful when it reflects what families already see and experience daily.
It’s not a matter of if, but when. This cybersecurity maxim is true for almost any organization, but it is especially true for higher education institutions. They are continuing to experience a significant uptick in attacks, numbering about 4,200 per week in 2026 across higher education institutions, according to Randy Rose, vice president of security operations and intelligence at the Center for Internet Security (CIS). “We’re holding steady for 2026, but that’s not necessarily a good thing,” says Rose. “Depending on who’s measuring it, higher education saw anywhere from a 20% to 40%…
Every board wants to know the AI plan, but AI readiness starts with a question most institutions haven't answered: is your data ready? Simply put, AI readiness starts with data readiness. You don’t build a house without a solid foundation. The stronger your data as your foundation is, the greater opportunity that you have to build, and we are all building right. Our goal is not to be static. Our goal is to help our organizations grow, be more effective for our students and achieve the outcomes that higher ed is there to provide. Click the below banner to explore building data governance…
In addition to CIOs establishing themselves as leaders when it comes to a unified data strategy and university leadership understanding that data governance is the foundation of AI readiness, there is a growing understanding that data governance is a required discipline, essential to data-centric transformation on campuses. However, there are other data considerations to be mindful of, as well. Click the banner below to explore how to build a foundation for scalable AI at your higher ed institution.
Artificial intelligence has rapidly transformed K–12’s cyberthreat landscape, turning phishing scams into more sophisticated, multichannel attacks that exploit trust, familiarity and the platforms educators and students use every day. Phishing is no longer just an inbox problem — it’s an “everywhere” problem. For many years now, we’ve taught K–12 staff and teams to check an email sender’s address as one way to stay safe. In today’s threat landscape, the advent of AI-powered vishing, deepfake impersonations and automated social engineering, that advice is now obsolete. Cyber fraud is now…
Innovative Leader Award - Director of Information Technology Kadion Phillips discusses implementing AI in a school district as well as how to bolster cybersecurity.
Article URL: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-breach-at-edtech-giant-mcgraw-hill-affects-135-million-accounts/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47795464 Points: 3 # Comments: 0
Earlier this year, an agentic artificial intelligence tool called Einstein caused an uproar in higher education. Einstein offered to log autonomously into the learning management system Canvas every day, watch lectures, write papers and submit homework on students’ behalf — without their professors knowing. Einstein exposed a core problem in higher education IT: There’s no reliable way to distinguish students from AI agents acting in their place on any major LMS. “The Einstein tool was a big wake-up call,” says Josh Callahan, CISO for California State University. “It echoes the…
Across K–12 schools, the conversation around student device use has shifted from whether phones belong in classrooms to how schools can manage them in a way that supports learning. As digital devices become increasingly embedded in students’ daily lives, educators are navigating a complex balance between maintaining safety and minimizing disruption. The challenge is no longer simply about restriction but about designing systems that are practical and sustainable at scale. One of the most pressing issues schools face is that mobile phone distraction is rarely limited to overt misuse. Even when…
Article URL: https://www.edalex.com/news/edalex-rich-skill-descriptor-rsd-library-openrsd-integrated-new-muzzy-lane-release-ai-driven-skillbuild-platform/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47698253 Points: 1 # Comments: 1
Three ways South Fayette Township School District brings their “Portrait of a Learner” to life.
Despite the lack of grammatical capitalisation, ispring is a really useful teaching tool.
Tech & Learning has partnered with the Ed-Tech Leadership Collective to explore how market pressures are affecting districts' vendor choices
Article URL: https://pietersz.co.uk/2026/05/irrational-philistine-education-has-won Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48258425 Points: 4 # Comments: 2
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Article URL: https://thezvi.substack.com/p/childhood-and-education-19-letting Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48249123 Points: 2 # Comments: 0
Article URL: https://novayagazeta.eu/en/articles/2026/06/19/russia-no-longer-needs-so-many-graduates-countrys-education-minister-warns-en-news Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48612022 Points: 13 # Comments: 0
Article URL: https://www.afterbabel.com/p/edtech-tragedy Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43736442 Points: 5 # Comments: 0
Article URL: https://stemteachingtools.org/brief/109 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48517450 Points: 3 # Comments: 0
Hey Folks, I have penned down my thoughts on EdTech 2.0. This is an idea, I am exploring pursuing as my next entrepreneurial venture. I would appreciate feedback and suggestions. Link - https://open.substack.com/pub/monkeylike/p/edtech-20 Thanks in advance. Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42985788 Points: 1 # Comments: 0
Educator and author Carl Hooker says AI interest from educators has passed peak levels.
These lessons and activities, from exploring key documents of freedom to moments of the Revolution, can help students understand the American story.
Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/legal/googles-ai-previews-erode-internet-edtech-company-says-lawsuit-2025-02-24/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43165803 Points: 5 # Comments: 1
I've been working on an edtech project that uses LLMs, curious how others are approaching compliance w/ FERPA, COPPA, etc. I've been using Lakera but as I get closer to some sales meetings I wanted to know if anyone has run into challenges with audit logs, consent tracking, or explaining AI behaviour to school districts/legal teams. Did you need to build anything custom? Any compliance docs? Curious whats overkill and whats needed. Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44351618 Points: 2 # Comments: 0
Article URL: https://www.theregister.com/offbeat/2026/06/22/small-island-nation-tries-bold-tech-education-strategy/5258986 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48631644 Points: 6 # Comments: 0
The success of today’s modern classrooms relies on a combination of resources, technologies and policies to maximize learning for students. From the funding that brings technology to schools to the rules and regulations that govern how it is used, these factors work cohesively to ensure an optimal experience for teachers and students alike. At this year’s ISTELive conference, held June 28 to July 1 in Orlando, Fla., expert speakers will present on a range of topics that address the future of modern classrooms. K–12 instructional staff, technology leaders, superintendents and librarians…
Engaging in professional development is never simple for educators, who must juggle classroom learning, curriculum planning, grading assignments and administrative responsibilities. Too often, PD takes a backseat to everything else. With artificial intelligence–related classroom training, it’s even more difficult to accommodate the necessary instruction. “The pace of change with AI is so rapid, it can be daunting for educators to keep pace,” says Jennie Magiera, global head of education impact at Google. “And it’s a second-order change to incorporate AI into classrooms, creating novel ways of…
Scale requires conditions that go beyond individual tools to include broader system readiness.
zSpace is a VR and AR teaching tool that brings class to another world.
Cyber resilience in education starts at the data layer. That is because the data layer is where schools' most important information lives and where recovery begins when something goes wrong. The post For schools, cyber resilience starts at the data layer appeared first on eCampus News .
Practical advice for district leaders implementing AI in their district.
Edcafe AI is an eduction specific tool designed to help along the entire teaching cycle.
A well-run event space should not depend on every speaker plugging in, pairing, restarting, authenticating, and hoping for the best.
How one school principal uses AI to save time on administrative tasks that can be better spent with students and staff
If you work in higher education, you already know about the audience problem. Donors. Alumni. Prospective students. Current students. Faculty, staff, elected officials, local employers, community members, journalists, and more. The post Stop defending and start showing: How colleges can win back trust by looking past the campus walls appeared first on eCampus News .
Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/chegg-lay-off-22-workforce-ai-tools-shake-up-edtech-industry-2025-05-12/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43965564 Points: 12 # Comments: 5
Google’s Gemini can provide free, vetted SAT practice tests with real-time feedback. It’s one of the latest AI tutoring features unveiled by the tech giant.
ClassPoint is here to make slide-based teaching easily interactive for greater engagement.
AI plagiarism is becoming more and more common in and outside of the classroom.