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Minecraft Education Launches Back-to-School Resources for Teachers

Minecraft Education Launches Back-to-School Resources for Teachers

Minecraft Education has released a suite of resources aimed at helping teachers integrate the game into their classrooms for the new school year. These resources are designed to simplify the onboarding process for educators, whether they are new to Minecraft Education or experienced players looking to set up their classrooms. Key offerings include a comprehensive lesson library with hundreds of free, standards-aligned lessons, and the ability to design custom lessons using the Microsoft 365 Copilot Teach module. Teachers can also access 'Learn to Play' videos that cover game settings, worlds, and library navigation. A 'Teachers' Lounge' provides a global forum for educators to connect and share insights. For more in-depth training, the 'Minecraft Teacher Academy' offers a free, online, self-paced series of three one-hour sessions. Additionally, a free sixty-minute course on teaching AI literacy with Minecraft Education is available, complete with teaching resources, assessment rubrics, and a certificate.
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Texas A to Pilot AI-Assisted Training for Math Teachers to Address Shortages

Texas A to Pilot AI-Assisted Training for Math Teachers to Address Shortages

Texas A&M University researchers are set to trial AI-assisted modules to enhance the training of future math instructors. This initiative, backed by a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), aims to develop a professional learning system for 900 pre-service teachers across eight universities. The project will create 30 learning modules covering mathematical concepts such as fractions and proportional reasoning. These modules will incorporate adaptive questions and feedback to assess teachers' content knowledge and 'mathematical creativity.' The goal is to evaluate how real-time, personalized guidance from AI can complement traditional teacher training methods. Over a five-year period, the research team will monitor participants' content knowledge, mathematical creativity, lesson plans, interactions with the AI system, and their teaching practices once they enter the classroom, specifically looking for practices like asking open-ended questions and encouraging multiple solutions.
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USC vs Fresno State picks, predictions, odds for Week 1 game Friday

USC vs Fresno State picks, predictions, odds for Week 1 game Friday

College football Week 1 odds, picks, predictions, projections, TV channel, streaming for Fresno State Bulldogs vs USC Trojans game on Sept. 4, 2026.
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Phoenix could lead America's flying-taxi future. Let's act | Opinion

Phoenix could lead America's flying-taxi future. Let's act | Opinion

Flying taxis and drone delivery may be closer than many Arizonans think. Phoenix should start preparing now.
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Oklahoma vs UTEP picks, predictions, odds for college football Week 1

Oklahoma vs UTEP picks, predictions, odds for college football Week 1

College football Week 1 odds, picks, predictions, projections, TV channel, streaming for UTEP Miners vs Oklahoma Sooners game Friday, Sept, 4, 2026.
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Representative Mike Levin Introduces Bipartisan Nuclear Waste Administration Act to Address National Storage Crisis

Representative Mike Levin Introduces Bipartisan Nuclear Waste Administration Act to Address National Storage Crisis

Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) has introduced the Bipartisan Nuclear Waste Administration Act, a legislative effort aimed at establishing an independent Nuclear Waste Administration. This new entity would be tasked with managing the nation's spent nuclear fuel. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in September 2024. Levin's initiative comes as the U.S. faces a significant challenge with nuclear waste storage, particularly highlighted by the situation at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station in California. Approximately 3.6 million pounds of spent nuclear fuel are currently stored in underground dry-storage vaults at San Onofre, located between Interstate 5 and the Pacific Ocean. This site is vulnerable to long-term concerns such as coastal erosion, storms, and earthquakes. The federal government has been spending $2 million per day due to its failure to fulfill its obligation to find a permanent solution for nuclear waste, which remains stored at 80 sites across the cou...
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Final predictions for Michigan Football’s depth chart on offense

Final predictions for Michigan Football’s depth chart on offense

Based on all the latest developments from fall camp, here’s our final depth prediction for Michigan Football’s offense when it takes the field this Saturday:
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Utah to Investigate School Library Book Procurement with $60,000 Survey

Utah to Investigate School Library Book Procurement with $60,000 Survey

Utah is allocating $60,000 to fund an investigation into how school library staff procure books. The initiative will involve a new state survey designed to gather detailed information from school library staff across Utah regarding their book purchases, spending habits, and other relevant procurement practices. This move comes amidst ongoing discussions and concerns about the content available in public school libraries. The survey aims to understand the processes and criteria used by library staff when selecting books for school collections. The funding and the survey itself indicate a focused effort by the state to scrutinize library acquisition methods, particularly in response to public and legislative interest in the types of materials accessible to students.
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Flash Flood Threat Persists in Southwest US Amid Heavy Rainfall

Flash Flood Threat Persists in Southwest US Amid Heavy Rainfall

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for southern and central Utah, as well as northeastern Arizona, effective through Monday evening. The region is experiencing deep moisture and thunderstorms, which are expected to produce heavy rainfall, particularly in the afternoon and evening. Saturated soils from previous rains have heightened the risk of flash flooding. The alert follows severe flooding in Grand Canyon National Park over the weekend, which resulted in two fatalities and significant damage to infrastructure, including the Transcanyon Waterline. Recovery efforts are ongoing, with air evacuations underway for stranded individuals in the Phantom Ranch area.
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Utah Father Killed by Lightning Strike While Jet Skiing Near Egmont Key

Utah Father Killed by Lightning Strike While Jet Skiing Near Egmont Key

Steve Matheson, a father of four from Utah, tragically lost his life after being struck by lightning while jet skiing near Egmont Key, Florida, on Saturday. Matheson was visiting Florida for a conference and had joined his childhood friend, David Cole, for a day on the water. The weather shifted suddenly from sunny to stormy, prompting the pair to attempt a return to shore. While riding approximately 15 to 20 yards ahead of Cole, Matheson was struck directly by a lightning bolt. Despite immediate efforts by Cole and a passing boat captain to assist, Matheson succumbed to his injuries. The incident highlights the unpredictable and dangerous nature of lightning storms in coastal areas. (Source: FOX 13 News, Source time: August 31, 2026, 10:37 PM EDT)
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Lady A's Charles Kelley credits sobriety for healthy new look

Lady A's Charles Kelley credits sobriety for healthy new look

Lady A star Charles Kelley is sharing photos showing the change in his appearance since getting sober: "My best filter is just not drinking."
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Jordan Palmer explains why Bryce Underwood is poised for breakout

Jordan Palmer explains why Bryce Underwood is poised for breakout

Private coach Jordan Palmer says Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood has the work ethic to become an NFL star.