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The Strange Story of Xv6: A Tiny OS for Learning
Discover the fascinating story behind Xv6, a small, teaching operating system that helps students understand complex computer science.
The Japanese Complete Book 1: A Textbook That Arose From Need
Discover the story behind Japanese Complete Book 1, a unique textbook born from a personal need and now available as a premium physical product.
Inside the Unspoken Rules of Great Teaching
Discover the forgotten wisdom from a 1997 guide that changed how many approach teaching. Uncover surprising truths about effective education.
The Unschooling Kid Who Amazed Warren Buffett
Learn the incredible story of Cole Summers, a young unschooler who impressed even Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger with his sharp mind.
The Strange Story of the Michigan SAT Score Glitch
Remember the SAT score glitch that confused thousands of Michigan students? Discover the bizarre tale of how a simple error changed everything for one year.
The Strange Battle: When Schools Fought Wikipedia's Rise
Remember when teachers warned you about Wikipedia? Discover the strange, forgotten story of how schools tried to stop the free encyclopedia's rise and failed.
Why P5.js Still Makes Coding Artful for Everyone
Discover how P5.js changed creative coding forever. Learn why this simple JavaScript library continues to empower artists and beginners alike.
Lego Mindstorms Ending: What Went Wrong?
Lego is reportedly ending its popular Mindstorms line. Discover the possible reasons behind this surprising decision and what it means for robot fans.
The Strange Story of How Backyard Chemistry Faded Away
Remember backyard chemistry sets? Discover the quiet story of how this once-popular hobby disappeared and what it means for science today.
The Books That Made Complex Ideas Finally Click
Ever struggled with a tough subject? Discover the books and courses that made complex topics finally make sense for people.
AI Aces AP CS Test: ChatGPT's 2022 Exam Success
Can an AI really pass a college-level computer science exam? See how ChatGPT tackled the 2022 AP Computer Science A free response questions and what it means.
France Bans Microsoft & Google Software in Schools
France is taking a stand against big tech. Find out why Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace are being kicked out of French schools.
The AI Homework Crisis: Students Cheating with AI
Students are using AI to write their homework. Discover the rise of AI writing tools and the massive cheating problem schools now face.
Oldest Student Learns AI: Congressman's Surprising Master's
At 72, a Congressman decided to get a Master's degree in AI. Discover the story behind this unexpected academic pursuit and what it means for the future.
The Book That Taught Latin Without a Teacher
Discover Lingua Graeca Per Se Illustrata, the revolutionary book designed to teach Greek entirely on its own. Learn how it works.
Racist Comment Sparks Parent's Unique Discipline
A teenage son's racist remark to a delivery driver led to an unusual but effective lesson from his parent. See how it unfolded.