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Dana Goldstein @danagoldstein.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Most American students are already using A.I. to generate writing. I took a step back to ask: What does cognitive science tell us about what writing *does* for us? Is there a way to teach and learn alongside this technology without degrading skills? www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/u...

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What Do Students Lose When They Stop Writing? (Gift Article)

Educators are worried that many students can no longer write essays without A.I. And it’s costing more than just grammar skills.

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Mina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

One of my strongest takeaways from the Bee this week is that it was a showcase for why critical thinking matters more than ever. So much of what the kids do up there isn’t rote memorization—it’s using their insane prep to solve words like puzzles (using etymology, patterns) in real time.

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Brian Heseung Kim @brhkim.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

🚨Calling all education+social science researchers! 🚨 For the second time ever, Common App is hosting an open Call for Research Proposals to solicit innovative and rigorous research projects using our expansive (& still mostly untapped) data warehouse! www.commonapp.org/files/DAR/Co...

A screenshot of the title page of the Common App Call for Research Proposals, AY 2025-2026. The Executive Summary and main requirements for the Letter of Intent are visible. Exact text can be found at the link in the main post.

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Carl Zimmer @carlzimmer.com · 09/10/2025

Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE

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Inside Higher Ed @insidehighered.com · 15/08/2025

The @commonapp.org at 50 The organization that started with 15 private colleges now has more than 1,100 participating institutions. But closing equity gaps remains a top priority. bit.ly/3Ur502q #EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd

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CEO Reflects as the Common App Marks 50 Years

The organization that started with 15 private colleges now has more than 1,100 participating institutions. But closing equity gaps remains a top priority.

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Nick Sproull @nicksproull.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Dispatch from the Midwest: Here in Indiana, our governor just signed the budget eliminating $7.4 million in state funding for our local PBS and NPR affiliates while expanding the private school voucher program to be universal, regardless of a family's income. So there's that.

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Nick Sproull @nicksproull.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

I have a feeling this will be a very popular course!

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Nick Sproull @nicksproull.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

There it is. I wondered how long it would take for the exodus to begin.

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Linda Holmes @lindaholmes.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Hey: If you made it through the week, and you tried to do some things to help other people — large or small — where you could, and you need to hear it, I’m here to tell you thank you. Get some rest. Figure out today, then figure out tomorrow.

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Nick Sproull @nicksproull.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Need some good news? Let's celebrate the 700,000+ first-gen and low- and middle-income students who have received proactive admissions offers from one or more of the 117 colleges participating in Common App's Direct Admissions program! www.commonapp.org/directadmiss...

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Common App Direct Admissions

Applying to college is easier and less stressful with Common App's direct admissions programs. Learn more today.

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Nick Sproull @nicksproull.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Feels like consuming less energy might also work but idk

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Nick Sproull @nicksproull.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

The premise in Neil Postman's 1985 Amusing Ourselves to Death was that "form excludes the content," speaking mostly of television news. Feels like @chrislhayes.bsky.social has written a 2025 edition and I'm looking forward to it.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Wisdom doesn’t come from experience. It comes from reflecting on experience. Between ages 25 and 75, the correlation between age and wisdom is zero. Gaining insight and perspective is not about the number of years you've lived. It's about the number of lessons you've learned.

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Nick Sproull @nicksproull.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

November 1 is an important milestone in the annual college application cycle. Check out some early trends for the 2024-25 cycle for students using the Common App. #emchat #highered #collegeaccess

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Nick Simon @nicksimon.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

“What was the first major BlueSky sporting event?” “We watched an elderly Mike Tyson fight a YouTube influencer on a busted stream.”

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Nick Sproull @nicksproull.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

A starter pack for folks working in and around college admissions. #highered #k12 #emchat #admissions go.bsky.app/PBbJxjj

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Noellerson @noellerson.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Hedu #edusky, check out this federal education policy analysts/advocates starter pack! go.bsky.app/HB85Jxq

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Katherine Knott @knottkatherine.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Hello new Bluesky friends! Here's where you can find the rest of the @insidehighered.bsky.social team . go.bsky.app/UkzHfDg

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Inside Higher Ed Team Starter Pack

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Nick Sproull @nicksproull.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

If you found me on this Starter Pack...cool! I didn't know these even existed. Looking forward to engaging here rather than there. 🦋 bsky.app/starter-pack...

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