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Illinois District Invites Families and Students to Shape AI Policies
Joliet Township High School is launching an AI policy committee that includes parents and students. Learn why collaborative tech governance works best.
How to Stop School Tech Sprawl and Focus on Real Student Learning
Learn why 65% of school EdTech software goes unused and how parents and educators can target specific learning goals to combat costly digital sprawl.
Is Classroom Tech Hurting Kids? What New Screen Studies Reveal
Learn how new research on adolescent brains and strict school screen limits in states like Iowa and California are reshaping the classroom tech debate.
How Teachers Are Balancing Hope, High Stress, and AI This School Year
Learn how teachers balance classroom optimism and high stress, and why they are using AI behind the scenes while protecting students from digital learning risks.
New AI Safety Standards Aim to Protect Kids in Crisis
Crisis Text Line and Common Sense Media partner to develop new youth AI safety standards targeting self-harm, suicidality, and emotional manipulation.
How OpenAI's New 'ChatGPT for Teens' Changes Homework Help
Discover how OpenAI's new 'ChatGPT for Teens' introduces Study Mode, parental controls, and homework guardrails to turn AI into a safe after-school tutor.
New ChatGPT for Teens Launches with Parent Controls and AI Literacy Push
OpenAI partners with CodeAI to launch ChatGPT for Teens alongside classroom resources, helping parents and educators teach critical AI literacy skills.
Why Faster Homework Completion with AI Is Leading to Lower Test Scores
New studies show that using standard AI chatbots for homework lowers exam scores by 17%. Learn how parents can identify and stop harmful cognitive bypass.
AI Reading Tools Face Scrutiny Over Student Voice Privacy
Discover why AI reading tools like Amira face scrutiny over student voice data, and learn how federal COPPA and state biometric laws protect your child.
How PhysicsWallah’s Rapid Growth and Hybrid Shift Affect Families
Discover how PhysicsWallah's Q1 FY27 financial growth, UPSC expansion, and the hybrid learning trend impact student choices and educational quality.
OpenAI Trains K-12 Teachers to Use ChatGPT for Lesson Prep
As OpenAI Academy trains 1,600+ teachers on ChatGPT, research shows most schools lack official AI policies, leaving educators to navigate privacy risks alone.
How OpenAI's Ultrafast AI Speed Class Impacts Student Learning
As OpenAI previews a 14x faster 'Ultrafast' mode for GPT-5.6 Sol, researchers warn that instant answers can disrupt student learning and voice habits.