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IXL Wins Top EdTech Award as Educators Debate Screen Frustration
IXL won the Editor's Choice Award at the 2026 ETIH Awards. Learn how this all-in-one platform measures up and how to manage homework screen fatigue.
Utah Brings Google Gemini AI to All K-12 Classrooms
Utah is bringing Google's Gemini AI to all K-12 public schools. Learn what this partnership means for student privacy, AI tutoring, and college credits.
Canvas Breach and State Audit Expose School Privacy Gaps
A massive cyberattack on the Canvas learning platform and a state audit of NYC public schools highlight critical gaps in student data privacy and security.
Canvas Data Breach Exposes Millions of Student Records
A massive cyberattack on the Canvas learning platform exposed millions of student records and disrupted final exams. Here is what families need to know.
Khan Academy Launches Free Summer Camp Blending Apps and Play
Camp Khan Kids returns for summer 2026, offering a free four-week program for children ages 2-8 that combines active screen time with off-screen play.
Canvas Breach Exposes Student Messages: Next Steps for Families
The recent Canvas data breach exposed millions of student messages and emails. Learn how the ShinyHunters hack happened and how to protect your child's data.
Canvas Cyberattack Exposes Flaws in EdTech Data Security
A massive cyberattack on the Canvas learning platform exposes millions of student records. Here is what parents and educators need to know about the breach.
Canvas Data Breach Exposes Student Records at 9,000 Schools
A massive cyberattack on Canvas LMS has exposed student names, emails, and messages at up to 9,000 schools. Learn how to protect your family from phishing.
Canvas Data Breach Impacts Historical School Account Data
A recent cybersecurity incident at Instructure exposed historical student and parent data on the Canvas platform, highlighting severe legacy data risks.
EPFL Expert Launches Audio App to Teach AI Critical Thinking
A new audio app from an EPFL expert aims to teach AI literacy. Learn what research says about audio learning, screen-free education, and critical thinking.
Canvas Hackers Deface School Logins With Extortion Threats
Hackers defaced school Canvas login pages with extortion threats following a massive data breach. Learn how this impacts students and what parents can do.
States Push Back Against Unvetted EdTech in Classrooms
As screen time concerns rise, states are debating strict new laws to regulate and vet K-12 education software. Here is what parents and educators need to know.