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States Scramble to Pass K-12 AI Laws as Classroom Use Skyrockets
State lawmakers are rushing to regulate AI in schools. Learn how new state laws and flawed AI detection tools impact student privacy and grading.
Google Promotes AI Study Tools for Exams: Are They Safe and Effective?
Google is pushing Gemini AI study tools for exam prep. Learn about the safety settings, hallucination risks, and cognitive impacts on student learning.
How the FTC's Crackdown on EdTech Breaches Impacts Your Child's Data
The FTC's finalized order against Illuminate Education signals a strict new era of federal data security mandates for classroom software vendors.
Singapore’s Kinderland Brings Tech-Driven Preschool Model to Philippines
Kinderland Preschool’s entry into the Philippines brings a tech-driven, trilingual model. Learn what cognitive science says about early coding and music.
Why Deleting Student Data Is Harder in the School AI Era
As classroom AI tools expand, standard data deletion is failing. Learn how 'machine unlearning' and FTC rules impact your student's digital privacy.
How Duolingo's Multi-Subject Expansion Impacts At-Home Learning
Duolingo integrates math, music, and chess into its main app. Learn how gamified streaks affect student learning and how families can use these tools.
New EdTech Fellowships Spark Debate Over Early AI and Accessibility
Discover how the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship is scaling in Egypt, and what research says about early childhood AI and digital accessibility.
Summer Learning Apps: Why Math and Reading Need Different Strategies
Before buying summer learning app subscriptions, learn what research says about subject-specific summer learning loss and the mechanics of top EdTech tools.
FTC Forces Illuminate Education to Clean Up Student Data Security
The FTC finalized its order against Illuminate Education over a massive student data breach. Learn how parents can protect their children's data.
FTC Orders Illuminate Education to Overhaul Classroom Data Security
Learn how the FTC’s order against Illuminate Education impacts school data security, and get steps to protect your child’s information from cyberattacks.
Why Schools Fail When They Leave Teachers Out of EdTech Buying
Learn how school districts waste billions on top-down edtech contracts and why giving purchasing power back to classroom teachers improves student learning.