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Jill Barshay

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Writer and Editor at The Hechinger Report

I write about education research and data for @hechingerreport. Sign up for my newsletter https://t.co/oroqzxJtXQ

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  • 1 week ago | hechingerreport.org | Jill Barshay

    The public release of ChatGPT in November 2022 changed the world. A chatbot could instantly write paragraphs and papers, a task once thought to be uniquely human. Though it may take many years to understand the full consequences, a team of data scientists wanted to study how college writing might already be affected.

  • 1 week ago | kqed.org | Jill Barshay

    Apr 14Failed to save articlePlease try againThe public release of ChatGPT in November 2022 changed the world. A chatbot could instantly write paragraphs and papers, a task once thought to be uniquely human. Though it may take many years to understand the full consequences, a team of data scientists wanted to study how college writing might already be affected.

  • 1 week ago | flipboard.com | Jill Barshay

    NowIf you’re not careful, legal documents can trap you. The tiny print hides nasty surprises that cost you money, time, and freedom when you least expect it. Those same contracts determine your business success, personal liability, and ownership of everything you create. Your reputation depends on …

  • 1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Jill Barshay

    The public release of ChatGPT in November 2022 changed the world. A chatbot could instantly write paragraphs and papers, a task once thought to be uniquely human. Though it may take many years to understand the full consequences, a team of data scientists wanted to study how college writing might already be affected.

  • 2 weeks ago | hechingerreport.org | Jill Barshay

    In this era of extreme partisan divide, there’s very little that unites conservatives and liberals. But both sides have long backed the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), which is also called the Nation’s Report Card. Now even this test, touted as the “gold standard” among all assessments, is in jeopardy. Mass layoffs, funding disruptions, and threats of future steep cuts are worrying those who are aware of the inner workings of the NAEP test.

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Jill Barshay
Jill Barshay @jillbarshay
9 Apr 25

.@EDSecMcMahon said yesterday at #ASUGSV2025 that she was open to revising @NAEP_NCES The details matter. The cuts that @DOGE is demanding could risk the ability to compare student achievement from one year to the next. What's happening behind the scenes: https://t.co/3RhPPjvwhv

Jill Barshay
Jill Barshay @jillbarshay
8 Apr 25

At #asugsvsummit @EDSecMcMahon said she is looking to revamp @IESResearch and "absolutely" keep @NAEP_NCES because states can manipulate their test scores. "Does NAEP need to get revised? I'm not a tech expert." Meanwhile, the chipping away has begun. https://t.co/3RhPPjuYrX

Jill Barshay
Jill Barshay @jillbarshay
7 Apr 25

If you’re here at #asugsvsummit and interested in learning why math is so hard for AI, come to my session at 3:50 today. Tech and Ed cos explain how they’re trying to crack this nut. https://t.co/eHLsV569TV