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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.
Blooket Overtakes Kahoot: What Gamified Apps Mean for Learning
Blooket has surpassed Kahoot in classroom popularity, but do gamified apps actually improve learning? What parents and educators need to know about EdTech.
Samsung EdTech Spin-Offs Target Screen Time and Exam Integrity
Samsung has spun off two new AI EdTech startups focusing on screen time self-regulation and exam monitoring. Here is what this means for parents and schools.
AI Phishing Attacks Force Schools to Upgrade Cyber Defenses
Schools face a massive surge in AI-driven phishing attacks. Learn how cyber threats compromise student data and how districts are upgrading digital security.
Catholic Schools Partner with Google for AI Teacher Training
Catholic schools are launching a major AI training program with Google. Learn how this impacts student privacy, learning outcomes, and what parents can do.
How Schools Are Using Google Gemini to Personalize K-12 Learning
Discover how K-12 schools use Google Gemini for Education to personalize learning, manage student data privacy, and teach critical digital literacy skills.
Khan Academy Introduces Play-Based Digital Assessments for PreK
Khan Academy launched a new play-based direct assessment tool for PreK. Learn why educators are shifting from observational data to digital screening.
New Free App 'MathsSimplified' Targets Math Exam Anxiety
MathsSimplified is a newly launched free web app designed to reduce math anxiety for students. Discover how it works and what research says about math apps.
Teaching Grammar Today: Inclusivity, Dialects, and ELL Rules
Learn how modern grammar instruction balances traditional rules with inclusivity and dialects. Discover how to help ELL students master possessive adjectives.
The Rise of 'AI-First' Schools: What It Means for Students
A new 'AI-first' school model aims to automate academic instruction. Learn what the research says about replacing teachers with artificial intelligence.
Districts Weigh i-Ready Adoption Amid Student Privacy Lawsuit
School districts are weighing i-Ready software adoption as the developer faces a federal student privacy lawsuit. Learn the risks for parents and educators.
ChatGPT Rolls Out Ads Tracking: What Parents Need to Know
OpenAI is expanding advertising and pixel tracking in ChatGPT. Learn how this shift impacts student privacy and how to protect your child's digital footprint.