Proximal AI

What truly motivates learning? Curiosity, wonder, purpose, passion. Yet as students progress through education systems, those innate...

For generations, school has evoked images of students seated at desks, passively absorbing lectures for hours. While some structured...

For generations, homework has been perceived as a core pillar of education. Yet research increasingly suggests the hours of after-school...

While parent-led home education may not be right for every family, it remains a rewarding option for many who prioritize customization,...

Is it time to shift education away from outdated factory model structures that poorly match student needs? Learner-centered models that...

Our education system today is highly optimized for operational efficiencies, cost savings, and management convenience. But this can leave...

Twelve-year-old Lin enters a VR art studio for her weekly art lesson. She dons a headset and gloves and suddenly finds herself standing...

The rise of large language GPT models has unleashed new creative possibilities for AI-assisted writing. But a major limitation persists -...

Memes – those viral image macros, videos, and social media bits – are often dismissed as silly internet distractions. But explored...

Javier stared blankly as his teacher wrote equations on the board, her lips moving rapidly but no sound reaching his ears. He glanced...

The COVID-19 pandemic forced an unprecedented shift to remote learning models overnight. But what began as a temporary measure has opened...

Education systems built around physical campuses with classrooms, dorms, and amenities generate substantial carbon emissions and waste....

In the summer of 2016, it was practically impossible to walk through a public space without encountering groups of people glued to their...

Education is on the cusp of a pedagogical revolution driven by emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual...

The blueprint of today’s classroom would be familiar to students from a century ago. A teacher lectures from the front of rows of desks...

Freedom of speech and thought are foundational for impactful, ethical education. As emerging technologies like AI and VR transform...

Education is on the cusp of a technology-driven transformation. Innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR)...

Academic research conjures images of solitary scientists toiling away in dusty labs or remote ivory towers, disconnected from the public...

The repetitive click of toggling between spreadsheets. The dizzying cycle through powerpoint deck after deck. The nagging urge to sneak a...

A university degree is increasingly crucial for career success and financial stability. Yet the soaring costs of college tuition and fees...