Explainers for Weekend Reading

July 8, 2023

Editor's note: In this edition of the Brief, we wanted to share several helpful explainers on summer learning loss, AI and the 2024 election, and inflation. Want to explore other subjects? Scroll down to learn about topics and regions on the new Brookings website!

Is summer learning loss real, and does it widen test score gaps by family income?

For decades, there have been concerns about students losing academic skills during the summer. Drawing from recent research, Megan Kuhfeld and Karyn Lewis address three big questions about summer learning loss and offer a path forward for educators.

What role will AI play in the 2024 elections?

Artificial intelligence is set to have a profound impact on U.S. politics going forward. "We are going to face a Wild West of campaign claims and counter-claims, with limited ability to distinguish fake from real material," Darrell West warns.

How is inflation measured?

The U.S. government measures inflation by comparing the current prices of goods and services to their previous prices. However, it's more complicated than it sounds. Nasiha Salwati and David Wessel explain why.

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