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How a New Quality Guide Aims to Reform Classroom Tech Purchases
A coalition of education groups has launched a new EdTech Quality Indicators Guide. Learn how it protects student privacy and ensures real academic results.
California Bans EdTech Companies From Using Student Data to Train AI
California passes AB 1159, a new student privacy law banning edtech companies from using student data to train AI and expanding protections to college.
Beyond Screen Time: Why Schools Must Prove EdTech Actually Works
The Department of Education's new guidance urges schools to judge AI and classroom tech by learning outcomes rather than simple screen time and usage.
How Parents Are Using AI to Navigate IEP Meetings Safely
Learn how parents and teachers are using AI to prepare for IEP meetings, the massive student privacy risks involved, and how to safely utilize these tools.
Why School AI Tools Fail Without Better Training and Workflows
The U.S. Department of Education urges schools to focus on learning outcomes over classroom screen time as new research shows AI needs mastery learning.
Beyond Chatbots: How OpenAI's New Agents Will Impact Students
OpenAI’s new Agents API moves AI past simple chatbots to autonomous systems. Learn how this tech will change classroom learning and future student careers.
Khan Academy Rebuilds Free Civics Course to Foster Inquiry
Khan Academy launches an interactive, free U.S. Government and Civics course to boost critical thinking and reverse falling national civic test scores.
OpenAI Releases GPT-Live-1: What Real-Time Voice AI Means for Schools
OpenAI's launch of GPT-Live-1 brings seamless, real-time voice conversations to EdTech. Discover how this affects language learning and child development.
ChatGPT's New Data Tool: What It Means for Student Privacy
OpenAI's new ChatGPT Data agent makes database analysis conversational, but school districts face serious legal and privacy risks under FERPA regulations.
How Girls-Only Tech Competitions Are Reshaping STEM Education
Discover how girls-only tech competitions like award-winning Technovation boost STEM confidence, supported by new research on mentoring and career success.
How to Help Children Master Demonstrative Adjectives Beyond Grammar Rules
Learn why research supports physical, context-based games over grammar drills to help children master demonstrative adjectives like 'this' and 'that'.
How to Help Kids Master English Adjectives Without Rigid Memorization
Learn how parents and educators can help students master English adjectives, from correct adjective order to participial endings, using active play.