education
Combining technology, education, and human connection to improve online learning
MIT Morningside Academy for Design (MAD) Fellow Caitlin Morris is an architect, artist, researcher, and educator who has studied psychology and used online learning tools to teach herself coding and other skills. She’s a soft-spoken observer, with a keen interest in how people use space and respond to their environments. Combining her observational skills with active community engagement,…
How AI Agents Are Transforming the Education Sector: A Look at Kira Learning and Beyond
Today’s classrooms are changing fast because of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI agents are now part of how teaching and learning happen. They do more than automate tasks. These agents help teachers provide personal support and give students feedback that fits their own learning style. Kira Learning is a platform leading this change. It uses AI…
Demystifying Higher Education with AI
Higher education is at a crossroads. Budgets are tightening. Student needs are growing more complex. And the pressure to demonstrate measurable outcomes—graduation rates, job placement, lifelong value—has never been higher. As institutions grapple with these demands, artificial intelligence isn’t some futuristic buzzword anymore—it’s a practical, proven tool that’s helping colleges and universities rise to the…
Attacks on the education sector are surging: How can cyber-defenders respond?
Academic institutions have a unique set of characteristics that makes them attractive to bad actors. What’s the right antidote to cyber-risk? 14 Apr 2025 • , 5 min. read We all want the best possible education for our children. But even the best-laid plans can come unstuck when confronted with an agile, persistent and devious…
Making higher education more accessible to students in Pakistan
Taking out a loan to attend college is an investment in your future. But unlike in the United States, students in Pakistan don’t have easy access to college loans. Instead, most families must stomach higher interest rates for personal loans that can require collateral like land or homes. As a result, college is inaccessible for…