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ACADEMIC AID. Artificial intelligence is here to stay and can be a helpful academic tool when used ethically.

AI programs in schools aren’t always used for cheating, there are ways to use AI responsibly

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline September 29, 2023
AI has found its way into the mainstream, including school classrooms. With correct judgement, it can be used as a academic tool.
[THROUGH THEIR EYES] Ep. 5 ChatGPT and the rise of AI

[THROUGH THEIR EYES] Ep. 5 ChatGPT and the rise of AI

Alison Mitchell, RubicOnline February 13, 2023
With ChatGPT, AI is easier to access than ever. But is accessible AI something we should celebrate or fear?

Q&A with an anonymous student on the secret life of cheating at SPA

Thomas Toghramadjian, Opinions Editor December 23, 2013

Q: What kinds of academic dishonesty do you see people commit most commonly? Copying homework answers from each other. Q: Do you see the same people commonly rely on cheating, or is it an isolated...

Cheating undermines long-term learning

Gita Raman, Feature Editor December 23, 2013

The word “cheating” is associated with images of answer keys, clandestine signals, or students looking over each other’s shoulders. However, cheating takes many different forms--some less obvious...

An intense academic environment may lead to cheating. “It’s my opinion that school has become about passing a test and not about actually learning,” senior Connor Allen said.

Competitive environment fuels the urge to cheat

Thomas Toghramadjian, Opinions Editor December 20, 2013

Four years of high school can be reduced to a collection of rankings and accolades: the first curve in Honors Earth Science, quarterly honor rolls, awards assemblies, and, finally, college decisions. Throughout,...

The Dean weighs in on cheating

Judy Cummins, Dean of Students December 20, 2013

The Upper School is a unique community where students and faculty live the shared values of trust, honesty and respect. Academic honesty is a key component of these values. I believe that our students...

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