The Graphic Artists Guild has launched the “No Artists, No Art” campaign to publicize the need to protect visual artists’ rights in a generative AI environment. The campaign’s message is twofold:
Stay updated on the latest news, advancements, and changes that are shaping the textbook and academic authoring industry with our bi-weekly Industry News Round-Up. Have an item to share? Email Sierra.Pawlak@TAAonline.net.
Florida sues major textbook publishers, alleges companies overcharged school districts (February 19, 2026)
Kansas May Withhold Millions From Universities With ‘DEI-CRT’ in Gen Ed (February 18, 2026)
What I’m Seeing in My Classroom Isn’t Just About Failure to Meet Deadlines (February 18, 2026)
Oklahoma Is ‘Phasing Out’ Tenure. Will the Idea Catch On? (February 13, 2026)
If you didn’t opt out of the Bartz v. Anthropic Settlement, it means your Work is still in the Settlement.
“Opting out” is not the same thing as not filing a claim. The only way to “opt out” was to complete an “opt out” form on the Anthropic website before February 9.
Each work has at least two potential claimants: you and your publisher. More if there are multiple authors.
If you did not opt out of filing a claim in the Anthropic Settlement, and you have not already filed a claim, we urge you to do so before the March 30 deadline.
By Dr. Noelle Sterne
Q: I work full-time and more! How can I write my dissertation?
— Overworking and Underwriting
A: Most doctoral candidates work full-time. And have families and responsibilities. If you’re at the dissertation stage, finding time for writing is especially hard. Maybe a few fortunate students can quit work and devote themselves completely to the dissertation. But if you cannot quit, there are still ways to make decent time for it. Other than speaking harshly to yourself to devote Saturday to the dissertation instead of the game, one way that many candidates have found effective is to meet with your employer or supervisor.
Stay updated on the latest news, advancements, and changes that are shaping the textbook and academic authoring industry with our bi-weekly Industry News Round-Up. Have an item to share? Email Sierra.Pawlak@TAAonline.net.
Florida Introduces ‘Sanitized’ Sociology Textbook (January 29, 2026)
Two States Are Pausing H-1B Hiring at Public Universities. Here’s What That Could Mean. (January 28, 2026)
A Home for Homeless DEI Strategies and Research (January 27, 2026)
YOU, THE CHOREOGRAPHER – Creating and Crafting Dance by Vladimir Angelov offers a synthesis of histories, theories, philosophies, and creative practices across diverse genres of concert dance choreography. The book is designed for readers at every stage of creative development who seek to refine their artistic sensibility. Through a review of major milestones in the field, readers will gain new perspectives on the historical development of choreography. Concise analyses of traditional fundamentals and innovative practices of dance construction, artistic research methods, and approaches to artistic collaboration offer readers new tools to build creative habits and expand their choreographic proficiencies. Get 25% off with code YTC25.
