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Spoken Language Is the True Foundation of Early Reading and Writing
Learn why spoken language is the crucial foundation for reading and writing, and how educators can support early childhood literacy and heritage languages.
Should Children Learn Multiple Languages at the Same Time?
Discover what cognitive science says about teaching children multiple languages at once, including the benefits, normal milestones, and practical tips.
Can Mobile Apps Really Teach Your Child to Write in a New Language?
Discover how Duolingo's new foreign language writing features compare to handwriting and active recall, according to the latest cognitive research.
Preply Launches Hybrid AI Tools to Support Human Language Tutors
Discover how Preply's new AI tools support human tutors, and explore what academic research says about how hybrid human-AI learning combats speaking anxiety.
What New AI and App Updates Mean for Your Student's Classroom
Discover how new updates from Duolingo, Panorama, and AI chatbots are changing classrooms, and learn what academic research says about edtech bias.
Duolingo Update Helps Students Review Lessons, but App Limits Remain
Learn how to use Duolingo's new lesson review feature, and discover what the latest cognitive research says about gamified learning apps.
Why English Demonyms and Nationalities Are Hard for Kids to Learn
Discover why English demonyms and nationalities are challenging for kids to master, and get actionable tips to teach these complex linguistic rules.
How Teaching the History of English Helps Kids Master Spelling
Discover why English spelling is actually predictable and how teaching word history and structured literacy helps children read and write better.
What Chess 'Stalemates' Can Teach Your Child About Resilience
Discover how the chess stalemate rule teaches children resilience, patience, and strategic focus, turning frustrating draws into valuable life lessons.
Classroom Apps Leak Student Data, Spurring New Utah Privacy Law
A BYU study found classroom apps frequently leak student data to advertisers, leading to Utah's strict new H.B. 55 law. Learn how to protect your kids.
Italian is Booming: How Parents Can Support Young Language Learners
Learn how the surge in Italian language learning impacts students, why Romance languages cause grammar mix-ups, and how to navigate AP exam options.
California Law Stops EdTech Companies From Training AI on Student Data
California’s new AB 1159 law bans edtech companies from using student data to train AI models. Learn what this landmark privacy law means for your family.
