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Nearly 6 out of 10 Middle and High School Grades Are Wrong, Study Finds

This analysis is evidence that widespread grade inflation, which has also been documented by the ACT, the National Center for Education Statistics and independent scholars, has persisted through 2023. In this transcript analysis, grade inflation occurred more frequently for Black and Hispanic students than Asian and white students. It was also more common for low-income [...]read moreNearly 6 out of 10 Middle and High School Grades Are Wrong, Study Finds

EU Commission Finds X’s Changes to Verification Are in Violation of the DSA

X is gearing up for a significant legal battle in Europe, after the EU Commission found that the platform’s decision to sell verification ticks is in breach of the EU Digital Services Act (DSA), due to misconception among users as to what the checkmark actually represents. Which would also, by extension, potentially mean the same [...]read moreEU Commission Finds X’s Changes to Verification Are in Violation of the DSA

EU Commission Finds X’s Changes to Verification Are in Violation of the DSA

X is gearing up for a significant legal battle in Europe, after the EU Commission found that the platform’s decision to sell verification ticks is in breach of the EU Digital Services Act (DSA), due to misconception among users as to what the checkmark actually represents. Which would also, by extension, potentially mean the same [...]read moreEU Commission Finds X’s Changes to Verification Are in Violation of the DSA

Report Finds X is Losing Ground as a News Source

Despite claims that X is becoming a more trustworthy source of news and information, social media users are relying on the platform less and less for such, with TikTok now a bigger source of news coverage in many regions. That’s according to the latest Reuters Institute Digital News Report, which looks at how people are [...]read moreReport Finds X is Losing Ground as a News Source

Agents Have Complicated Feelings About NAR, New Intel Survey Finds

Agents who rely on NAR primarily to protect their public image are less certain the trade group — which still enjoys broad approval — is a net positive for the industry, according to Intel poll results. This report is available exclusively to subscribers of Inman Intel, the data and research arm of Inman offering deep insights [...]read moreAgents Have Complicated Feelings About NAR, New Intel Survey Finds

Writing Researcher Finds AI Feedback ‘Better Than I Thought’

The surprising “relatively high quality” of ChatGPT’s feedback is important because it means that the new artificial intelligence of large language models, also known as generative AI, could potentially help students improve their writing. One of the biggest problems in writing instruction in U.S. schools is that teachers assign too little writing, Graham said, often [...]read moreWriting Researcher Finds AI Feedback ‘Better Than I Thought’

Aging-in-place survey finds positive views, overwhelming support for tech

Ninety-three percent of U.S. adults ages 55 and older view aging in place in their homes as an “important goal,” with 49% attributing aging as a reason they would choose to bring assistive technologies into their homes. This is according to surveys conducted in 2023 and 2024 by U.S. News & World Report. Results from [...]read moreAging-in-place survey finds positive views, overwhelming support for tech

Report Finds Social Media Is Key for SMB Promotions

Social media plays a key role in SMB discovery, with more than two-thirds of consumers indicating that they prefer to learn about local businesses through social apps. That’s according to the latest report from VistaPrint and Wix, which takes a look at the state of the current SMB landscape, and how brands are driving attention [...]read moreReport Finds Social Media Is Key for SMB Promotions

Report Finds Social Media is Key for SMB Promotions

Social media plays a key role in SMB discovery, with more than two-thirds of consumers indicating that they prefer to learn about local businesses through social apps. That’s according to the latest report from VistaPrint and Wix, which takes a look at the state of the current SMB landscape, and how brands are driving attention [...]read moreReport Finds Social Media is Key for SMB Promotions

Report Finds Most Americans Favor Government Regulation of Social Media

Who should decide what can and cannot be shared on social platforms? Mark Zuckerberg? Elon Musk? The users themselves? Well, according to a new study conducted by Pew Research, a slim majority of Americans believe that social platforms should be regulated by the government. As you can see in this chart, 51% of Americans believe [...]read moreReport Finds Most Americans Favor Government Regulation of Social Media