NYC Schools Reverse Cell Phone Ban Amid Parent Protests

It seems that the New York City Schools have changed their minds and have lifted the recent ban on cell phones due to enormous disapproval from parents throughout the district. The previous ban, which meant a prohibition of students from carrying cell phones while inside a school, had been put in place to lessen distractions and increase the focus on education. This move quickly proved to be highly controversial among concerned parents.

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OpenAI Hires Former Coursera Executive to Revolutionize AI in Classrooms

In what may sweep the landscape of education is, OpenAI is hiring now the former Coursera executive who is going to be the main person fighting for AI to be integrated into the classroom. The main focus of the aforementioned decision is the development of various advanced AI tools in educational settings that will result in better learning experiences for both students and educators.

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