Educational News Round Up, June 12, 2025

by Jon Scaccia June 12, 2025

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BigXthaPlug Uses His Success to Amplify Autism Awareness

BigXthaPlug, celebrated rapper and recent XXL Best New Artist of the Year, is making waves beyond music by championing autism awareness, inspired by his son, to foster support and inclusion for the autism community. By partnering with the Autism Society of America, he’s working to destigmatize autism through educational campaigns and personal stories, offering hope and solidarity to families navigating similar journeys.

FAU CA-AI Engineers Make AI Smarter by Cleaning Up Bad Data Before It Learns

Florida Atlantic University’s latest research promises to make AI systems smarter and more reliable by automatically detecting and removing incorrect data labels before training the models. This advancement is crucial for parents and educators because it lays a foundation for AI technology that can make safer and more dependable decisions, especially in critical areas like healthcare and education, thus protecting student welfare.

Preschool social-emotional development intervention linked to high school performance, study reveals

A recent study found that preschool interventions focusing on social-emotional development for low-income children can lead to fewer behavioral and emotional issues in high school, ultimately correlating to higher GPAs and on-time graduation rates. This highlights the long-term benefits of early social-emotional learning, suggesting it’s a valuable investment for both parents and educators aiming to support children’s overall success.

School counselor fights tears as she gets prison for sex with student: ‘I’ve lost my husband, my home, my friends’

This deeply troubling case highlights the critical need for vigilance and robust safeguarding measures in educational settings, emphasizing that both educators and parents must work together to ensure the safety and well-being of students. As schools are places of trust and learning, incidents like this underscore the importance of maintaining clear professional boundaries and addressing any signs of inappropriate behavior to protect vulnerable young people.