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AI tutors, with a little human help, offer ‘reliable’ instruction, study finds
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (1042+ words) An AI-powered tutor, paired with a human helper and individual-level data on a student's proficiency, can outperform a human alone, with near-flawless results, a new study suggests. The results could open a new front in the evolving discussion over how…...
UCSB MRI Study Maps Brain Pathways Behind Gaming Addiction
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (499+ words) SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Millions of people dive into video games every day'to compete, unwind, or simply escape. But for some, that pastime can spiral into something darker, marked by isolation, distress, and an overwhelming loss of control. At UC…...
Santa Barbara Smile Bus Rolls Through Local Schools
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (166+ words) SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics is expanding its dental outreach with a brand-new Smile Bus to help even more local students ... SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics is expanding its dental outreach with a brand-new Smile Bus…...
Ballet Preljocaj dancer leads community class before West Coast Premiere at The Granada
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (282+ words) SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) A longtime dancer with Ballet Preljocaj led a free community class at the Carrillo Ballroom on Monday afternoon, before the West Coast Premiere of "Gravity" at The Granada Theatre. Clara Freschell, 32, said she has been with…...
Online tool helps students with ADHD fast-track classroom accommodations at Santa Barbara City College
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (327+ words) SANTA BARBARA, Calif.Santa Barbara City College has adopted a diagnostic evaluation from Mentavi Health that determines whether a student has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. "It's been able to open doors for many, many students. "There are many,…...
Cheating beyond ChatGPT: Agentic browsers present risks to universities
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (762+ words) AI chatbots have proliferated in school settings since the launch of ChatGPT. But OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, just released a new AI tool that may make combating AI-generated assignments with AI detection more difficult. In online posts, students use…...
Financing higher education: Scholarships, grants, and financial aid
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (539+ words) As college expenses increase, financial aid has become a lifeline for most students and families. According to Experian, for the 2024-2025 school year, tuition and fees ranged from $11,610 at in-state public colleges to $43,350 at private nonprofits. When you factor in housing,…...
Denmark plans to ban social media for users under 15, as PM says platforms are ‘stealing childhood’
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (400+ words) (CNN) " Denmark will move to ban social media for children under 15, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Tuesday, saying the online platforms are "stealing our children's childhood." Speaking at the opening of the Danish parliament, Frederiksen said her government would propose…...
Health Care Services and Jobs in the Community on the Line with New Federal Funding Policies
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (492+ words) SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) " Santa Barbara County workers chanted outside the administration building early Tuesday morning, worried about layoffs and patient services as federal funding cuts loom. The potential reductions stem from the Trump administration's proposal to scale back…...
Vista Real Charter High School Celebrates 20 Years of Personalized Learning in Ventura County
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (247+ words) OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) " Vista Real Charter High School celebrated its 20th anniversary with a multi-day celebration in Oxnard this week. Known as Viper Week, the school hosted students, staff, alumni, and community partners to celebrate the school's two decades of achievements....