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Contract Teachers, Research Quotas, AACSB Accreditation, and Professional Exploitation: The Hidden Pressures in K12 Education

This article delves into the professional ethics issues in the US education system. It exposes how K12 education is replicating the model of imposing uncompensated research pressures on non-full-time teachers, similar to higher education. Contract teachers face research quotas under the guise of AACSB accreditation, which amounts to professional exploitation.

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Finding the Path to Genius: After Duke TIP’s End, How to Support Gifted Children’s Early Academic Assessments

The termination of the Duke TIP program has brought academic planning dilemmas to many gifted children’s families. This article explores the value of this renowned gifted education program, analyzes alternatives, and offers practical advice for parents on supporting their children’s early participation in standardized tests in the post-Duke TIP era. Keywords: Duke TIP, gifted education, ACT test, early academic assessment

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Education Expenditure, Government Data, Academic Research: A Guide to Finding Alternative Sources of US K12 Education Expenditure Data

Facing difficulties accessing the NCES website, this article offers diverse channels and practical strategies for education researchers and policymakers to obtain data on US government education expenditures at all levels from 2015 – 2024, helping data seekers find reliable alternatives when research is hindered. It focuses on education expenditure, government data, and academic research.

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Learning Motivation, Major Selection, and Academic Dilemmas: How to Help K12 Students Avoid Learning Motivation Crises in College

This article delves into the common issues of college students’ lack of learning motivation and mismatched major interests. It traces the root cause to the absence of career planning education in the K12 stage and proposes systematic solutions to help primary and secondary school students establish clear major cognitions and self – positions before further education.

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AI Detectors, Academic Integrity, and False Alarms: Protecting Students’ Original Work Dignity in K12 Education

With the wide use of AI detection technology in education, many students face false alarms of using AI-generated content. This article explores the reliability of AI detectors in K12 academic settings and offers strategies for students and educators to handle misjudgments, safeguarding academic integrity.

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Artificial Intelligence, White House Working Group, and Responsibility Management: AI’s Impact on K12 Education from the White House Initiative

With Melania announcing the establishment of the White House Artificial Intelligence Working Group, AI has become a core driver of educational change. This article explores how AI reshapes K12 education and how educators can responsibly guide this transformation, touching on artificial intelligence, the White House working group, and responsibility management.