AI aids dyslexic student growth and school rollout
Makenzie Gilkison, a 14 year old with dyslexia, uses AI tools to read and spell, helping her keep up and earn National Junior Honor Society honors. Educators and about AI accessibility urge careful integration to boost learning while guarding against misuse and tracking. Local districts like Franklin Township implement chatbots for special education, reflecting a broader push by the US Education Department and justice agencies to make tech accessible and beneficial for students with disabilities.
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Biden signs first federal hazing law for colleges
President Biden signed the Stop Campus Hazing Act to require higher education institutions to report hazing incidents and publish investigation results. The law covers all athletic teams and clubs in federally funded programs and mandates prevention training. Proponents cite tragic cases like Gary DeVercelly Jr at Rider University and Tim Piazza at Penn State as motivators for federal action.
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