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Khan Academy Adds Interactive AI Diagrams and Teacher Practice Tools
Learn how Khan Academy's new Gemini-powered visual tutoring and teacher-led practice tools aim to improve student outcomes while maintaining classroom control.
Anthropic Launches Education Initiative to Put Claude in Classrooms
Learn how Anthropic's new education initiative brings Claude to classrooms, and discover what the latest research says about AI tutoring and student learning.
New Discovery Education K-5 Program Integrates History and Literacy
Discovery Education's new Social Studies Essentials program aims to boost elementary reading comprehension by bringing history and civics back into the classroom.
How to Choose Coding Tools Beyond the Latest EdTech Rankings
Learn why financial rankings of EdTech tools don't tell the whole story. We analyze Walnut Coding's placement on TIME's 2026 list using research-backed frameworks.
Khan Academy Debuts Free Grammar Courses to Target Student Writing Gaps
Khan Academy has launched free grade-level grammar courses for grades 5-10. Learn how research on grammar drills can help you maximize these new tools.
Why Blanket Classroom Screen Bans Miss the Mark for Real Learning
School districts and states are restricting classroom screens. Learn why experts say active digital learning is more valuable than rigid screen-time bans.
Arvel Systems Expands Offline AI and EdTech Tools for Classrooms
Arvel Systems launches offline-first AI and EdTech tools. Learn how local synchronization and personalized tutoring help students learn without active internet.
How Mobile-First Tech is Lowering Barriers to Creative Learning
Learn how student-led platforms and free mobile tools are helping kids learn high-demand tech skills without expensive computer setups or subscription fees.
Why School Districts Are Taking Control of Anthropic’s Claude AI
Anthropic now offers free, district-managed Claude for Teachers accounts. Learn how this shift addresses student privacy and reduces educator burnout.
Why Utah Just Cracked Down on Classroom App Data Tracking
Learn how a BYU study on classroom app data tracking prompted Utah's strict new student privacy law, H.B. 55, and what it means for your child's data.
Poland Vetoes National School Database Over Student Privacy Fears
Poland's veto of a national student database highlights a global pushback against centralized EdTech platforms. Learn how to protect your child's data.
How School Apps Are Secretly Sharing Your Child's Private Data
A groundbreaking BYU study reveals that 61% of classroom apps share student data with third parties. Learn how new state laws are fighting back to protect kids.