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California Passes AB 1159 to Protect Student Data From AI Training
California's AB 1159 heads to Governor Newsom's desk. Learn how the bill bans student data from training AI and protects learners from preschool to college.
Missouri Partnering With Google to Give Students Free AI Access
Missouri is partnering with Google to offer students free AI tools and certificates, but experts warn of student privacy risks and classroom workload challenges.
OpenAI Brings ChatGPT Edu to Journalism Schools to Teach AI Literacy
OpenAI is bringing ChatGPT Edu to top journalism schools. Learn how this shift affects student learning, critical thinking, and AI literacy in classrooms.
RevisionDojo Update Claims IB Grade Gains, But Experts Urge Caution
RevisionDojo's 2026 update claims major IB predicted grade increases, but experts warn parents that predicted grades are historically overoptimistic.
How Chess AI and Simplified Reviews Help Kids Learn to Think
Duolingo's new Chess Game Review uses AI to simplify feedback. Learn how structured analysis and deliberate practice can boost your child's thinking skills.
New Assessment Tool Targets England's Lagging Primary Writing Scores
Learn how the new Middlesbrough-based EdTech platform Assessable aims to raise primary writing scores and ease teacher workloads through hybrid AI tools.
Mathspace Data Breach Impacts 1 Million Students and Parents
The Mathspace data breach has exposed the personal details of over 1 million users. Learn how this incident impacts student privacy and how to protect families.
New AI Security Standards Target Vulnerabilities in Classroom Tech
The Open Secure AI Alliance moves to the Linux Foundation, proposing a shared incident-reporting system to shield classrooms from growing AI security risks.
New Claude Data Shows Why Kids Delegate Critical Tasks to AI
Anthropic's newly released Claude usage data reveals how students and professionals outsource critical thinking. Learn how to turn AI into a learning partner.
Psychologists Warn: School App Engagement Does Not Mean Learning
A new APA report warns parents and educators that student engagement on educational apps does not equal real learning. Discover how to bridge the gap.
Utah Audit Reveals Popular Classroom Apps Routinely Leak Student Data
A Utah technical audit reveals that 52% of school apps collect unauthorized student data. Learn how families and educators can protect student privacy.
As Colleges Fast-Track AI Chatbots, What Should Parents Watch For?
Colleges are rapidly deploying AI assistants like MyAgent, but parents and educators must navigate privacy risks and a lack of evidence for AI-driven learning.
