EdTech News
Independent, fact-checked coverage of AI in education, EdTech products, and student data privacy.
147 articles
Alefredo EdTech Acquires Tutor House: New Hybrid Model for Student Success
Alefredo EdTech acquires Tutor House to combine AI study tools with human tutoring. Learn how this hybrid model impacts IB, British, and American exam prep.
Free AI Literacy Training Launches for High School Teachers
A new program offers free AI training to high school teachers. Learn why experts say AI literacy is now a baseline skill for student employment.
Vermont Schools Get New Roadmap for Responsible AI Use
Vermont releases new AI guidance for schools emphasizing human oversight. Learn how this impacts personalized learning, special education, and student data privacy.
Beyond the Hype: Schools Demand Proof That EdTech Works
Schools and researchers are moving beyond "engagement" to demand proof of learning. Here is what the new focus on evidence means for your child's apps.
New $26M Grant Aims to Build Safer AI for K-12 Schools
Penn GSE joins a $26M initiative to build safe, open AI infrastructure for K-12 schools, bridging the gap between tech hype and learning science.
Minnesota Schools Pilot AI Cameras to Evaluate Teachers
A Minnesota district is testing AI-powered cameras to observe teachers. Learn how this impacts privacy, feedback quality, and student data safety.
Google Education Expands AI Leadership With Focus on Student Privacy
Google appoints Alexandra Ahtiainen to lead education in DACH, Iberia, and Israel, focusing on balancing AI innovation with strict student data privacy.
Parents Push for 'Opt-In' Mental Health After Data Breach
Parents in Orange County urge schools to require active consent for mental health apps like Daybreak Health following the massive PowerSchool data breach.
How Schools Are Using AI to Fight Burnout and Personalize Learning
Schools are moving past AI hype to solve real problems. Learn how new tech reduces teacher burnout and personalizes your child's education in 2026.
Is AI Helping Your Child Learn or Just Doing the Work?
Is AI supporting your child's learning or replacing it? New research warns of "cognitive offloading" and the risks of an automated classroom feedback loop.
Khan Academy Adds Free Hands-On Science Experiments for Middle and High School
Khan Academy has released free, NGSS-aligned hands-on science activities for middle and high school. Learn how these tools support active student learning.
University AI Tool Sparks Privacy Fears Over Student Data
A professor's unauthorized use of OpenAI for student data highlights privacy risks. Learn how schools handle 'local' vs. cloud AI and what parents can do.