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OpenAI Expands ChatGPT for Teachers Under New Privacy Rules
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT for Teachers to over 100 districts. Learn how a new 16-state privacy pact protects student data while training educators.
AI Combined with Critical-Thinking Training Yields Best Student Work
A study shows that combining ChatGPT with critical-thinking lessons helps students produce highly original and polished work. Here is how schools can adapt.
OpenAI Expands in Brazil as Universities Shift to Privacy-First AI
Learn how OpenAI's expansion in Brazil and campus-wide deployments of ChatGPT Edu are shifting schools toward privacy-protected, pedagogical AI tools.
How Schools and Families Can Bridge the Growing Teen AI Literacy Gap
With 70% of U.S. teens using AI for schoolwork, Common Sense Media completes its free K-12 digital curriculum to help parents and teachers bridge the gap.
OpenAI Expands Free ChatGPT Program to 100,000 More US Teachers
OpenAI is doubling its ChatGPT for Teachers program with a new 16-state privacy pact. Learn how this affects student data privacy and classroom learning.
OpenAI Expands Free AI Access for Teachers with New Privacy Rules
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT for Teachers to 100,000 more educators under a new 16-state privacy pact. Learn how this impacts classroom data security.
Why AI Homework Help Might Be Lowering Your Child's Test Scores
OpenAI reports a massive surge in weekly student ChatGPT use, but long-term studies warn that passive AI homework help can drop exam scores by 24%.
OpenAI Expands Free Teacher Program With New Multi-State Privacy Rules
OpenAI expands its free ChatGPT for Teachers program to 100,000 more educators, backed by a new 16-state student data privacy framework for FERPA compliance.
CU Launches Free ChatGPT Edu for Students Amid Privacy Concerns
The University of Colorado is launching free ChatGPT Edu access with mandatory student training. Learn what this means for data privacy and student IP.
How AI-Driven 'Cognitive Offloading' Threatens Student Critical Thinking
Discover how "cognitive offloading" to generative AI impacts student critical thinking and learn evidence-based strategies to protect writing skills.
Is ChatGPT for Teens Safe? Researchers Launch Independent Review
Learn why researchers are testing ChatGPT for Teens' homework safeguards and voice controls, and what the safety risks mean for parents and educators.
NASA Bans Generative AI From Its 2027 Student Rocketry Challenge
NASA has banned generative AI from its 2027 Student Launch rocket challenge. Learn how this decision impacts STEM education and what it means for families.