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As AI Tools Generate Custom Textbooks, Schools Warn of Hidden Risks
Learn how tools like Encyclo-AI generate custom school textbooks, and discover what recent research reveals about the safety risks of AI learning materials.
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.
LAUSD’s Bold Screen Time Ban Sparks Debate on Classroom Tech Limits
LAUSD's strict screen time limits are reshaping K-12 digital policies. Learn how these new guidelines balance device usage with real academic achievement.
Beyond Right or Wrong: How AI is Reshaping School Assessments
Learn how new AI-enhanced adaptive tools from Khan Academy are moving classroom testing beyond simple scores to diagnose logic and build personalized pathways.
New California Law Stops EdTech Apps From Training AI on Student Data
California's AB 1159 bans edtech platforms from using student data to train AI models and gives parents the legal right to sue companies that violate privacy.
NYC Schools Implement Toughest Generative AI Ban in the Country
New York City's public school system has banned student-facing generative AI for K-8 students, sparking a debate on digital literacy and student safety.
As Tech Firms Hand Systems to AI, Classroom Coding Must Change
As companies trust OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra with autonomous coding, new research shows why kids need to learn system oversight rather than relying on AI shortcuts.
New Privacy Rules and District Bans Limit Student AI Use
Microsoft agrees to block student data from training AI models as New York City and Los Angeles public schools enact major restrictions on student AI use.
California Shuts Down EdTech Student Data Sharing for AI Training
Learn how California's new AB 1159 law bans EdTech companies from using student data to train AI models and extends privacy protections to college students.
Why 15-Minute Advisory Periods Are Ruining SAT Prep (and How to Fix It)
Discover why traditional high school advisory periods fail at SAT prep and how embedding bite-sized, subject-specific questions daily improves student scores.
How Schools Are Moving Beyond Standardized Lessons and A-F Grades
Learn how schools are replacing one-size-fits-all lessons and A-F grades with AI-assisted personalized learning and human-centered teaching models.
As ChatGPT Hits 1 Billion Users, What It Means for Classroom Tech
OpenAI is scaling to support 1 billion weekly ChatGPT users. Learn how this massive growth impacts student privacy, classroom equity, and school backup plans.