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Why Digital Puzzles and Math Apps Fall Short of Real-World Learning
Discover what science says about early learning apps like ABCmouse. Learn why physical puzzles and hands-on math beat digital games for cognitive growth.
New Onshape Tool Brings Reverse Engineering to STEM Classrooms
Learn how a new community-made Onshape tool helps students reverse-engineer 3D scans and master digital manufacturing workflows using advanced math.
XtraMath Wins Grant to Help Teachers Spot Struggling Students
XtraMath wins a NewSchools grant to develop Fluency Intelligence for teachers. Discover what classroom research says about math-fact speed drills.
Why the Global PHP Security Flaw Does Not Threaten Scratch
Is Scratch safe from the massive PHP2Shell vulnerability? Learn why the core coding platform is secure and why the Scratch Wiki went temporarily offline.
New PGCE Qualification Aims to Standardize Unregulated Tutoring Market
Learn how UWE Bristol’s new PGCE Tutoring qualification aims to help parents safely navigate and vet candidates in the UK’s unregulated tutoring market.
Stop Asking 'How Was School': Better Ways to Talk to Your Preschooler
Learn how swapping generic questions for targeted, open-ended prompts helps preschoolers build vocabulary, social skills, and kindergarten readiness.
Why Michigan Is Retraining K-5 Teachers in the Science of Reading
Michigan is mandating Science of Reading training for all K-5 teachers by 2031. Learn how this shift aims to reverse the state's record-low literacy scores.
How Hidden Messages in AI Images Let Kids Bypass School Safety Rules
Learn how hidden AI-generated images allow students to bypass school content filters and cheat, and get actionable tips to keep classrooms safe.
Does Gamified Learning Actually Help Kids Remember New Words?
Discover what global research reveals about using gamified tools like Kahoot! for vocabulary learning, long-term memory retention, and student confidence.
A New Zero-Identity Social Network Aims to Keep Kids Safe From Bots
Learn how the privacy-first social network PRUF.NET uses Face ID and hardware binding to verify human users without collecting any of their personal data.
Why Resetting Imagine Math Passwords Might Not Secure Student Accounts
Learn why resetting passwords in Imagine Math may not secure lost physical QR codes, and how parents and educators can navigate these student data risks.
