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The End of the Take-Home Essay: How AI Is Changing Grading
Schools are dropping traditional essays as AI makes them obsolete. Learn how grading is shifting to focus on critical thinking and in-class process.
New AI Platform Aims to Fix Disconnected School Data
Renaissance Intelligence connects test scores to lesson plans. Learn how this new AI system impacts teacher workloads, student grouping, and personalization.
How to Use Khan Academy’s New ELA Tools for Grades 4-10
Khan Academy’s new ELA strategies for grades 4-10 focus on state standards, flipped classrooms, and handwriting. Here is what parents need to know.
PowerSchool Pays $17M to Settle Student Privacy Lawsuit
PowerSchool and Chicago Public Schools settle a student privacy lawsuit for $17.25M. Learn what the 'wiretapping' claims mean for your family's data.
Giant Raises $8M For Kids' AI App That Remembers Conversations
Giant raised $8M for an AI storytelling app. We analyze the privacy policy contradictions and the impact of AI characters that remember your child's chats.
Why 2026 Piano Apps Still Can't Replace a Real Teacher
Piano learning apps are popular in 2026, but research warns of "blind spots" in physical technique. Learn why human teachers are still essential for success.
Google Classroom Now Drafts AI Feedback for Teachers
Google Classroom's new AI tool drafts feedback for teachers. Learn how it works, what research says about quality, and the privacy facts parents need to know.
Online Quran Learning Shifts Focus to Digital Tajweed Tools
New digital tools aim to fix pronunciation errors in Quran learning. Research shows how video modeling and consistent schedules help students master Tajweed.
Real-Time AI Translation: What Parents Need to Know
Schools are adopting real-time AI translation for classrooms and meetings. Learn about the benefits, accuracy risks, and why human interpreters remain essential.
High Schoolers Learn to 'Steer' AI in New Literacy Course
A new high school class teaches students to control AI rather than be controlled by it. Learn how active learning protects human agency in the classroom.
The Truth Behind the 'Forgotten' IXL Game Viral Trend
A viral story claims a hidden IXL game causes psychological distress. We debunk the myth and explain the real science behind the platform's educational games.
Google Offers Free AI Training to All 6 Million U.S. Educators
Google partners with ISTE+ASCD to offer free AI training to 6 million U.S. educators. Learn how this impacts student privacy and personalized learning.