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Marti DeLiema, associate professor at the University of Minnesota School of Social Work, comments on the issue of what makes people susceptible to scams. Click the link to read what she says: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article316408966.html

Xiaoran Sun, an assistant professor in the University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development and co-lead at the U of M Teen and A-I Study, joined Minnesota Now host Nina Moini to talk about what her team is learning about teens and AI companions.

U of M conducting research on growing trend of teens turning to AI chatbots Researchers at the University of Minnesota are studying how teens use AI companions for emotional support, friendship and virtual relationships.

The Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport at the University of Minnesota has released its annual Women in College Coaching Report Card, which found a decline in the number of women head coaches in collegiate athletics. Read more about the report: https://wiareport.com/2026/07/report-finds-recent-decline-in-the-number-of-women-head-coaches-in-collegiate-athletics/

Marti DeLiema, associate professor at the University of Minnesota School of Social Work, comments on the issue of older Americans facing financial fraud:

Older Americans face financial fraud. Here's what experts think about a new bill targeting scams Financial abuse cost older victims nearly $2.4 billion in 2024, according to incidents reported to the Federal Trade Commission.

Tomorrow is the last day to register! Join us July 28–29 at the McNamara Alumni Center for two days of actionable insights, tools, and strategies designed to strengthen PreK–12 school systems and empower education leaders. This year, the conference will focus on literacy, teacher preparation pathways, artificial intelligence (AI), and chronic absenteeism. Register by July 19: cehd.umn.edu/lead

The wait is over — all 24 breakout sessions are set for the 2026 LEAD Conference, July 28–29 at McNamara Alumni Center, and we are excited about this year’s lineup. Over two days, you’ll choose from six blocks of sessions covering the areas shaping schools right now: literacy, teacher preparation pathways, artificial intelligence (AI), and chronic absenteeism.

Every session puts something real in your hands — insights, tools, and strategies you can bring back to your PreK-12 system the next morning. All are welcome, and we hope you’ll join us.

View the schedule of events and register: cehd.umn.edu/lead