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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Automated Qualifier Determination in NCAA Division II Diving: A Technical Case Study
No full textThe integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in sporting event administration has expanded in recent years, offering increased accuracy, efficiency, and standardization in decision-making processes. This case study investigates the use of ChatGPT, a large language model (LLM), to automate and validate the selection of championship qualifiers in the NCAA Division II Diving Championships - an administrative process known for its complexity and susceptibility to human error. Through structured prompt engineering, iterative testing, and verification using official qualifying procedures, the study demonstrates the feasibility of employing AI to support operational reliability. The findings highlight opportunities and limitations for AI adoption in sport management settings and provide recommendations for future implementation
Creating Remembrance in Alice Hoffman\u27s When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary
Full text linkThe reviewer addresses the middle grade novel When We Flew Away (2024) by Alice Hoffman, including explication and justification for including the book in a middle school English Language Arts curriculum
Weaponizing Written Thought: Truth and Personal Sacrifice in I Must Betray You
Full text linkThe author reviews the young adult historical novel I Must Betray You (2023) by Ruta Sepetys, providing a summary, personal connection, and potential audiences and applications
Dualities of Dual Enrollment: Navigating the Literal and Liminal Spaces of a Community College Outreach Program
Full text linkThe rise in popularity of dual enrollment/dual credit (DE/DC) programs offers both challenges and opportunities for students and faculty alike. The voices and experiences of faculty, while less often studied, provide insights into the nature of these programs and the ambiguities and liminalities they create. This reflective essay, while presenting the experiences of only one faculty member in only one of these programs, may be useful for faculty, administrators, and students. 
Reading Response Framework for Student-Led Discussion in an English Methods Course
Full text linkThe author describes the impetus and context for a change to her in-class reading response learning activities and shares a reading response framework that prepared students to lead class discussions
All American Boys Has Staying Power a Decade Later: Here\u27s Why
Full text linkFour future English language arts teachers explain why Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely’s 2015 award-winning young adult novel All American Boys remains relevant a decade after its publication
Choosing Words Wisely: Influences on Literature Selection in Oklahoma Classrooms
Full text linkThe study explores the challenges English teachers in Oklahoma’s secondary schools face when including diverse perspectives in their classroom literature selections. There is a disconnect between state standards that encourage inclusivity and the pressures from the local community, including conservative opposition to DEI initiatives, increasing political restrictions on curriculum content, and resource shortages. Through interviews, two English teachers explain how they work through these tensions, aiming to diversify the curriculum while also managing the expectations of more conservative viewpoints. Despite the challenges, the experienced English teachers actively strive to provide students with opportunities for self-reflection and exposure to diverse perspectives. Findings indicate a pressing need for increased institutional support, particularly in securing funding for contemporary and multicultural texts, and clearer guidance on navigating political and community pressures. Expanding thematic teaching approaches, such as integrating literature with broader discussions on social issues and fostering collaboration between educators, administrators, and local stakeholders, could help mitigate these barriers. Strengthening these areas would create more inclusive, critical-thinking classrooms that align with the intentions of state standards while addressing the realities teachers face.