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Talking teen literacy with University of Minnesota

New federal testing data shows that reading scores of teens in the U.S. are lower than they have been in decades. 
Lisa Von Drasek, curator of the Kerlan Collection of Children’s Literature at the University of Minnesota Libraries and Abigail Rombalski, a lecturer in the College of Education and Human Development, answer questions about how to support your teen’s reading journey inside and outside the classroom. 
 

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Talking midlife transitions with University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota recently launched The Midlife Academy, a learning community where people in their middle adult years can come together to explore what’s next. Kate Schaefers, director of The Midlife Academy at the University of Minnesota, answers questions about how people can navigate the many challenges and opportunities that come at midlife. 
 

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Talking AI and the future of education with the University of Minnesota

As generative artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, it is raising fundamental questions about how education might change.

As students return to classrooms this fall, many will have spent their summer using ChatGPT for everything from writing emails to learning new skills. George Veletsianos, a professor in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota, shares his expertise on critical questions these technological changes pose for teaching, learning and the future of education.
 

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Talking college courses for high school students with University of Minnesota

High school students across the state are returning to classrooms and getting back to full schedules of geometry, social studies, physical education and more. But did you know that many high schoolers are simultaneously enrolled in college-level courses through the University of Minnesota?

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Talking summer learning with U of M

Keeping kids engaged and learning over the summer can help prevent learning loss over the extended break from school. 

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