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OpenAI Launches Science AI But Closes Broad Academic Division
OpenAI released its restricted GPT-Rosalind science model but shut down its academic research division. Learn what this corporate pivot means for schools.
How Free Athletic Apps Expose High Schoolers' Privacy Gaps
High school athletic departments rely on free management apps, but federal privacy laws leave behavioral data unprotected. Learn how to secure student data.
Chalkie Stays Independent As AI Lesson Planners Flood Schools
False rumors of an OpenAI buyout of lesson planner Chalkie highlight the rapid rise of AI in classrooms and the pressing need for strict data privacy policies.
Duolingo Drops AI Employee Mandate: Impact on Education
Duolingo recently dropped a policy forcing employees to use AI. Learn what this shift means for the pedagogical quality of language learning apps for your kids.
AI Design Tools Are Here. What They Mean for Student Skills
Anthropic just launched Claude Design, a tool that generates visual assets via chat. Discover how AI design tools impact student creativity and coding skills.
Balancing Screen Time and Learning in High-Tech Classrooms
Learn how schools are balancing high-tech classroom tools with parental concerns over screen time, and discover strategies to manage digital distractions.
Khan Academy Kids App Boosts Preschool Literacy in 10-Week Study
A new study shows the free Khan Academy Kids app improves pre-literacy skills in 10 weeks, but experts warn true reading fluency requires long-term support.
Canva's New AI Tools Shift Focus to Automated Lesson Plans
Canva AI 2.0 introduces automated lesson planning and agentic workflows. Learn how these new tools impact classroom differentiation and student data privacy.
McGraw Hill Data Breach: What the Salesforce Flaw Means for Schools
A cloud flaw exposed 13.5 million McGraw Hill user records. Learn how this breach impacts core educational systems and how families can protect themselves.
Assessing New AI Tools in Early Childhood Education
As AI tools like Think Kids enter early childhood education, research reveals the potential benefits and significant developmental risks for young learners.
AI App Gizmo Reaches 13M Users as Educators Evaluate Gamification
Gizmo has secured $22M and 13 million users by turning study notes into games. Learn how parents and educators should evaluate gamified AI learning tools.
Free Adobe AI Tools Aim to Build Student Workforce Skills
Adobe is offering free generative AI tools to K-12 schools to boost workforce readiness. Learn how educators and parents can ensure AI builds critical thinking.