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New review concludes school conversations about race support identity development, peer relationships, and thinking skills for all students. Restricting this content may deepen inequities. Utah's critical race theory & DEI bans run counter to this evidence.

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Italian health authority creates successful AI implementation strategy with ethics guidelines, staff training, and community trust building. Offers replicable model for other health systems looking for their own digital transformations. doi.org/10.4415/ANN_...

The Psychological Pathways to AI Resistance: Religiosity, Populism and Anxiety as Predictors of AI Engagement This study investigates how religiosity affects individuals' intentions to engage with artificial intelligence (AI) using a non-WEIRD sample (N = 422). We examined populist beliefs and AI-related anx...

New research shows religious beliefs can increase AI anxiety through populist attitudes, leading to lower AI adoption. Study reveals psychological chain affecting tech acceptance. doi.org/10.1002/ijop...

Here’s everything Utah lawmakers changed about higher education, from an open carry ban to new religious exemptions The new measures focused on the state's universities and colleges include major changes to funding and $10 million in cuts.

Brief summary on the bills that passed/did not pass this legislative session related to higher education. Utah is both mandating diversity of viewpoints and permitting opting out of a diversity of viewpoint \_(o o)_/

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AI-based research mentors: Plausible scenarios and ethical issues Guided by Brey’s Anticipatory Technology Ethics, we examined AI-based research mentors (AIRMs) through technology foresight as well as identification and evaluation of ethical issues. Scenario plan...

New research explores AI mentors for academics and finds ethical issues in every scenario. The safest approach: AI guidance only, no monitoring. But even this raises concerns about manipulation and academic integrity.

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Study: Nursing students using ChatGPT in coursework developed critical thinking skills but faced confusion about ethics. Universities should teach learning with AI critically through clear policies and curriculum, not bans. doi.org/10.1016/j.ne...

Trust, Transparency, and Acceptability of Artificial Intelligence‐Powered Communication Tools in Cancer: Focus Groups With Parents, Adolescents, and Young Adults Objective Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered communication tools are being implemented in cancer care. It is imperative to understand the perspectives of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with c...

Study: Cancer patients and families cautiously open to AI communication tools but concerned about privacy and relationships. Trust depends on transparent development and opt-out options. Parents more willing than teens. doi.org/10.1002/pbc....

Study: Cancer survivors in rural and deprived areas less likely to see doctors or mental health professionals, more likely to have poor health. Community interventions needed to improve access and reduce health disparities. doi.org/10.1016/j.me...

Artificial intelligence tools expand scientists’ impact but contract science’s focus - Nature Artificial intelligence boosts individual scientists’ output, citations and career progression, but collectively narrows research diversity and reduces collaboration, concentrating work in data-rich a...

Study: Scientists using AI publish 3x more, get 5x more citations, but AI narrows topics and reduces collaboration. AI pushes toward data-rich areas vs. new ground. Human researchers are essential for exploring novel inquiries. doi.org/10.1038/s415...

Research summary: AI tools moderately boost K-12 learning, especially skills and knowledge. Higher-order thinking impacts unclear. Effectiveness varies by AI type, grade, and subject. Schools need tailored strategies, not blanket adoption or regulation.

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Avoiding Medical Care due to Heightened Immigration Enforcement Concerns: Findings from a National Latino Immigrant Sample - Journal of General Internal Medicine Journal of General Internal Medicine -

Study: 13% of Latino immigrants avoided medical care due to deportation fears. Discrimination increased avoidance for both citizens and non-citizens. Immigration enforcement discourages healthcare seeking, threatening public health. doi.org/10.1007/s116...

A new study among African Americans' found that colorectal cancer fears vary by age/gender: younger fear screening, older and men fear death. Providers need tailored approaches addressing procedural anxiety vs. fatalistic fears based on demographics.

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Rather than preventing AI, understand varied fears. A new study across 20 countries shows fears vary by culture, from mismatches between job requirements and AI capabilities. Need culturally sensitive approaches, not Western-centered solutions. doi.org/10.1037/amp0...

Voices: As a parent and a teacher, I’ve seen how technology helps students. It’s time we stop villainizing it. “We must stop legislating our classrooms into tech deserts and start treating them as places where students engage with technology thoughtfully, ethically and creatively,” Utah educator Kelli Cannon w...

I’ve couldn’t have summarized this better. This op-ed describes why we should have a more nuanced approach to balancing technology in the classroom & why prohibitions like HB273 are a step in the wrong direction. www.sltrib.com/opinion/comm...

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Economic support might influence brain development. A study gave mothers $333 vs $20 monthly. Kids receiving higher cash showed brain patterns linked to better attention & learning. Policymakers should consider how such programs can improve early childhood learning. dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn...

Review shows GenAI mimics uniquely human abilities, boosting productivity but threatening workers' sense of competence & autonomy. Authors say organizations must balance AI benefits with psychological risks to protect professional identity.

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Cancer death rates declining, saving nearly 5 million lives since 1991. Colorectal cancer is second leading cause of cancer death in 2026, behind lung and ahead of pancreatic. Proposed federal cuts to research and health insurance threaten progress. doi.org/10.3322/caac...

I don’t have much faith either, but I’ll scream into the void anyways.

LGBTQ+ youth advocacy and inclusive school policies boost self-worth. Utah's bans on PRIDE flags and DEI programs eliminate supports that research shows benefit student well-being. Policy should consider youth outcomes. doi.org/10.1037/dev0...

Study confirms the obvious: kids with consistent routines (ages 3 to 5) have fewer behavior & emotional problems than those whose routines dropped off. Keep daily structures stable. They support development during critical years. doi.org/10.1037/fam0...

I'm worried about a public school funding crisis: tax cuts, unfunded mandates, enrollment decline create a vicious cycle. Districts lose resources → can't compete for students → lose more funding. We need to break this pattern now before it becomes irreversible for our kids' education.

Review: Poverty creates environmental disparities in children's homes, neighborhoods, and schools‚ affecting physical conditions, resources, and social support. Policy must address multi-level structural and social barriers to improve outcomes for underserved kids. doi.org/10.1037/amp0...

Filing for Utah seats in the 2026 election ends today. There are winnable seats up for grabs in the Senate, House, and School Boards. Take a bet on yourself to be the next voice for your community! #utpol

APA consensus review on health misinformation examined susceptibility factors, spread patterns, and effective interventions. Eight evidence-based recommendations for scientists, policymakers, and health professionals to combat false health claims. doi.org/10.1037/amp0...

Do increasing participation rates in early childhood education narrow the reading achievement gap between high- and low-SES primary school students? - Large-scale Assessments in Education Large-scale Assessments in Education - Many countries around the world are expanding the enrollment of children in early childhood education (ECE) outside the home to improve school readiness and,...

Analysis found that expanding early childhood education reduces reading achievement gaps when underserved children gain access. Implications: Early education expansion must target low-income families, not just increase overall enrollment, to reduce educational inequality. doi.org/10.1186/s405...

Implications: AI tools can dramatically reduce time spent on literature reviews, but require human oversight and careful verification of outputs. Researchers can use machine learning for initial screening and data extraction, freeing time for deeper analysis while maintaining quality control.

Another analysis trained machine learning to screen study abstracts for meta-analyses on simulation-based learning. The algorithms cut manual screening by 70% while maintaining high precision—even outperforming humans. doi.org/10.1016/j.ch...

A recent analysis tested whether AI could accurately extract data from studies to speed up literature reviews. 8 models pulled info from 2,179 studies with mixed results—only 12% of variables reached excellent accuracy. AI worked better on context info than statistics. doi.org/10.1037/bul0...