EdTech News This Week
Updated: August 24, 2026
- 2026-08-14: Cambridge to Review Hiring Processes After Arday Scandal - Cambridge University launches a sweeping review of senior academic hiring processes following controversy over sociology professor Jason Arday’s appointment. (Source: Inside Higher Ed) [Inside Higher Ed]
- 2026-08-13: ED Says It Plans to Spend Millions in Expiring Research Dollars. Concerns Remain. - Despite warnings from advocates, the Education Department risks letting hundreds of millions in critical education research funds expire by September 30th—delays that could severely damage long-term research initiatives. (Source: Inside Higher Ed) [Inside Higher Ed]
- 2026-08-12: Dataset of GenAI-Assisted Information Problem Solving in Education - Researchers unveil a groundbreaking dataset tracking how students use generative AI for information problem-solving, offering unprecedented insights into AI’s role in developing critical research skills for academic and professional success. (Source: Nature.com) [Nature.com]
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