Some dogs can expand their vocabulary by eavesdropping on their owners

A new study finds that some gifted dogs can learn the names of new toys by eavesdropping. It's a skill that has only been ...
eLife

Separating selection from mutation in antibody language models

This important study introduces a new biology-informed strategy for deep learning models aiming to predict mutational effects in antibody sequences. It provides solid evidence that separating ...

Kent Youth and Family Services sets up children and families for success

For 56 years, the nonprofit has endured as a community pillar, offering resources and support for youth and families.
eLife

Continuous developmental changes in word recognition support language learning across early childhood

This is an important contribution that largely confirms prior evidence that word recognition - a cornerstone of development - improves across early childhood and is related to vocabulary growth. This ...
9to5google

NotebookLM now uses Gemini 3, adds new ‘Data Tables’ output

NotebookLM is getting in a few more features before the holidays, including an upgrade to Gemini 3 and Data Tables. Google on Friday shared that “NotebookLM is OFFICIALLY built on Gemini 3!” This ...
VentureBeat

Ai2's new Olmo 3.1 extends reinforcement learning training for stronger reasoning benchmarks

The Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) recently released what it calls its most powerful family of models yet, Olmo 3. But the company kept iterating on the models, expanding its reinforcement learning (RL) ...
Education Week

The Three Big Misconceptions About Student Engagement

Across my years as a district-level coach, one word has become the mantra for effective learning: engagement. We gamify lessons, add technology, and design ever more creative activities, all in the ...
Penn Live

Parents warned about this popular learning tower that has collapsed 14 times

A brand of folding learning tower has been recalled because it can collapse and cause the child using it to fall. The towers are four-sided structures designed to lift a young child to counter or ...
Forbes

Google Launch Gemini 3 With A Mission To Improve Learning

Google’s newest AI model isn’t just another incremental upgrade. Having had early access to Gemini 3, I have been able to put it through its paces and it really delivers. With Gemini 3, the company is ...
Seattle Times

WA math education is in crisis. Here’s what could help

Washington has an urgent math problem. Nearly one in three students cannot demonstrate basic grade-level skills, and among low-income students it’s almost one in two. In a state that prides itself on ...
Los Angeles Times

Light boxes, braille writers and smell: How this child care center serves visually impaired kids

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. In Saul Valdivia’s preschool classroom, a neon green light emanates from underneath the opaque surface of a wooden ...