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Amid ChatGPT outcry, some teachers are inviting AI to class

Amid ChatGPT outcry, some teachers are inviting AI to class

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Under the fluorescent lights of a fifth grade classroom in Lexington, Kentucky, Donnie Piercey instructed his 23 students to try and outwit the “robot” that was churning out writing assignments.
Pastors' view: Sermons written by ChatGPT will have no soul

Pastors' view: Sermons written by ChatGPT will have no soul

NEW YORK (AP) — Among sermon writers, there is fascination – and unease – over the fast-expanding abilities of artificial-intelligence chatbots . For now, the evolving consensus among clergy is this: Yes, they can write a passably competent sermon.
Pink Shirt Day preaches kindness, anti-bullying at Airdrie schools this week

Pink Shirt Day preaches kindness, anti-bullying at Airdrie schools this week

At Ralph McCall School, the message is not just an anti-bullying one this year, but about how students should treat each other with kindness and respect every day, according to Tammy Nisbet, a child development supervisor at the elementary school.
Commentary: Loneliness among men

Commentary: Loneliness among men

Loneliness is worse for health than obesity – as bad as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
St. Albert band nominated for a Juno Award

St. Albert band nominated for a Juno Award

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences nominates Altameda for Born Losers
From Star Wars to swordfish 'sensitivities,' here's why the government deletes tweets

From Star Wars to swordfish 'sensitivities,' here's why the government deletes tweets

OTTAWA — When it comes to government information, there is no shortage of sensitive matters. As it turns out, a "fun fact" about ocean critters is on the list.
Eric Akis: Trip to farm market inspires hearty winter salad

Eric Akis: Trip to farm market inspires hearty winter salad

This hearty, sustaining salad combines locally grown vegetables and wheat berries with sliced apples, nuts and a tangy dressing.
Education professor encourages tomorrow’s teachers to reshape the system

Education professor encourages tomorrow’s teachers to reshape the system

With an approach rooted in her lived experience and scholarship, Giselle Thompson is striving for equitable education in both Canada and Jamaica.
Land-based education takes youth outdoors with cultural teachings

Land-based education takes youth outdoors with cultural teachings

Tribal Chiefs Education Foundation organized a three-day land-based education winter camp that concluded on Feb. 9, held at Pakan Elementary and Junior High School in Whitefish Lake First Nation #128.
As we fight to protect species on the brink of extinction, let's not forget the familiar ones

As we fight to protect species on the brink of extinction, let's not forget the familiar ones

To guard against extinction, we must advocate for common species.
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