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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 6-May-2026 11:16 ET (6-May-2026 15:16 GMT/UTC)

6-May-2026

AI matches human teachers: HKUST study finds a brief pre-lecture chat boosts students' brain synchrony and learning outcomes

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A research team at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), led by Prof. LI Ping, Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Science and Chair Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Science, has found that a brief one-on-one pre-lecture conversation (8–10 minutes) — whether with a human or an AI instructor — improves students’ neural synchrony and learning outcomes.

Journal: Neuron

5-May-2026

How to equip girls for an increasingly AI-driven world

Taylor & Francis Group
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Schools must do more to help girls master AI. That’s the conclusion of a new study, which found that boys, more confident at working with AI, performed better in some classes compared to their female counterparts.

Journal: Cogent Education
Funder: Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council

5-May-2026

New white paper Trauma Informed Bystander Intervention in K-12 Schools published by the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies

University of Phoenix
Reports and Proceedings

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has published a new white paper, “Silent Witnesses: Trauma-Informed Bystander Intervention Practices in School-Based Settings,” authored by Jar’Mel D. Taylor, Ed.D., and released through the College’s Center for Organizational Wellness, Engagement and Belonging (CO-WEB). “Silent Witnesses” focuses on the “bystander moment” in schools — the point at which an educator witnesses distress, conflict or harm and must decide how to respond. The paper connects trauma-informed practice, educator autonomy and workforce development to propose a schoolwide approach for moving from awareness to action.

5-May-2026

New Colorado Asthma-Friendly Schools initiative honors 221 schools statewide

Children's Hospital Colorado
Business Announcement

A total of 221 schools across early childhood, elementary, middle and high school levels have earned Colorado Asthma-Friendly School recognition. This new recognition underscores each school’s commitment to comprehensive asthma management and student health throughout the 2025-2026 school year and connects them to a growing local network through the Colorado Comprehensive School-Centered Asthma Program (AsthmaCOMP), supported by Children’s Hospital Colorado (Children’s Colorado).

5-May-2026

New survey finds that a majority of Americans are concerned about high blood pressure, the ‘silent killer’

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Reports and Proceedings

A new survey by Morning Consult and the nonprofit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine finds that a majority of Americans, 60%, are concerned about high blood pressure. Nearly half of Americans have high blood pressure according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and alarmingly, this condition is increasing among children.

5-May-2026

Mount Sinai Health System Chair of Pediatrics receives ASPN Founders’ Award for Lifetime Achievement in Pediatric Nephrology

The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Grant and Award Announcement

The Mount Sinai Health System today announced that Lisa M. Satlin, MD, the Herbert H. Lehman Professor of Pediatrics and Chair of the Jack and Lucy Clark Department of Pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Pediatrician-in-Chief of Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital, has been named the 2026 recipient of the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) Founders’ Award. The honor recognizes a lifetime of outstanding contributions to pediatric nephrology through research, education, clinical care, and leadership.

5-May-2026

New toolkit for obesity care helps clinicians integrate lifestyle interventions with obesity medications

American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Business Announcement

Obesity medications have rapidly reshaped obesity care, but without structured lifestyle interventions, patients face higher risks of gastrointestinal side effects, inadequate nutrient intake, loss of lean mass and bone density and weight regain. The toolkit addresses the gaps between obesity medications and lifestyle support.

5-May-2026

Creative assessments address inequalities in students’ performance

University of East London
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Traditional university essays may become a thing of the past, as new research shows “authentic assessments” can eliminate the awarding gap between students of different ethnic backgrounds.

4-May-2026

Safeguarding children in childcare: teacher confidence key to addressing trauma

Adelaide University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

From workforce shortages to child safety concerns, Australia’s early childhood education sector is under pressure. Despite these pressures, children should never bear the consequences – particularly those who have already experienced trauma.

Journal: The Australian Educational Researcher
Funder: Open Access funding enabled and organized by CAUL and its Member Institutions. The author(s) received no financial support for the research, authorship and/or publication of this article.