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Why Schools Must Build AI Safety Policies Before Buying New Tools
School districts are putting students at risk by adopting AI tools before establishing safety policies. Learn why governance-first models protect children.
Why Learning Still Matters When AI Has All the Answers
Coursera’s CTO and recent academic studies warn that unguided AI tools can hinder student learning. Discover how families can build true AI literacy.
Google and ISTE Launch Bite-Sized AI Training for Teachers
Discover how Google and ISTE's new 15-minute training modules help teachers integrate AI safely, while school districts set strict limits to protect student data.
As Kids Use AI for Health, ChatGPT Upgrades Its Medical Advice
OpenAI's new GPT-5.5 Instant targets health advice, but research shows teens secretly use AI for health questions. Learn how families can manage the risks.
As IXL Hits 200 Billion Questions, Parents Flag Scoring Stress
While IXL celebrates 200 billion questions answered, cognitive science and parent feedback reveal the heavy emotional toll of the app's SmartScore algorithm.
How Learning Chess Notation Helps Kids Improve and Compete
Discover how learning algebraic chess notation helps young players analyze games, meet tournament requirements, and build critical spatial reasoning skills.
How Digital Hall Passes Are Changing School Surveillance and Safety
Learn how digital hall passes track student movement to boost safety, and discover the privacy concerns raising alarms for parents and educators.
Creative Galileo Partners with 1,600 Anganwadis for Early Learning
Discover how Creative Galileo is bringing digital tools and teacher training to 1,600+ Anganwadi centers to boost foundational learning for young children.
NYC Public Schools Mandate Bias and Equity Checks for Classroom AI
Learn how New York City’s school district is requiring all classroom AI tools to pass bias and equity reviews, and what it means for student data privacy.
Digital Hall Passes: Balancing School Safety and Student Privacy
Learn how digital hall passes track student movement to boost school safety, and discover the privacy concerns parents and educators face with this new tech.
New AI Benchmarks Highlight Shift to Process-Based Science Grading
Learn how OpenAI's new LifeSciBench and classroom trends like NGSS are shifting science grading from memorizing facts to evaluating student inquiry and AI literacy.
Coursera Pairs With Claude to Turn AI Queries Into Real-World Practice
Coursera’s new Claude chatbot integration turns AI queries into interactive role-play. Learn how this shift to active learning prepares students for work.