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OpenAI Expands Free Teacher Program With New Multi-State Privacy Rules
OpenAI expands its free ChatGPT for Teachers program to 100,000 more educators, backed by a new 16-state student data privacy framework for FERPA compliance.
School Apps Found Secretly Sharing Student Data with Advertisers
A two-year technical study found that 52% of classroom apps violate privacy contracts, leading to strict new student data laws. What parents need to know.
CU Launches Free ChatGPT Edu for Students Amid Privacy Concerns
The University of Colorado is launching free ChatGPT Edu access with mandatory student training. Learn what this means for data privacy and student IP.
Utah Audit Shows Classroom Apps Share Student Data With Advertisers
A two-year Utah audit found that 52% of classroom apps violate privacy agreements, sending student data to advertisers. Learn what this means for your school.
How AI-Driven 'Cognitive Offloading' Threatens Student Critical Thinking
Discover how "cognitive offloading" to generative AI impacts student critical thinking and learn evidence-based strategies to protect writing skills.
Is ChatGPT for Teens Safe? Researchers Launch Independent Review
Learn why researchers are testing ChatGPT for Teens' homework safeguards and voice controls, and what the safety risks mean for parents and educators.
NASA Bans Generative AI From Its 2027 Student Rocketry Challenge
NASA has banned generative AI from its 2027 Student Launch rocket challenge. Learn how this decision impacts STEM education and what it means for families.
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.
Why Schools Must Stop Letting EdTech Software Grade Itself
Discover why school districts are failing to measure the true classroom efficacy of EdTech purchases and how parents can demand better software accountability.
How K-12 School Leaders Are Shifting From AI Hype to Real Governance
Learn how school districts are establishing new AI governance and accountability frameworks to prioritize student learning efficacy over high-tech hype.
How Fast-Track School Purchasing Affects Classroom Tech Rollouts
Boxlight's new Composer tool speeds up edtech sales. Learn how school purchasing shortcuts like cooperative networks impact your child's classroom.
New AI Civics Tutor Helps Students Learn From Founding Documents
Discover how CivicsMind, a free AI civics tutor, helps students study the U.S. Constitution and government using a locked database of vetted historical sources.