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AI Boosts Grades, But True Critical Thinking Requires New Rubrics
A new university study shows ChatGPT boosts grades but fails to foster original thinking unless paired with targeted critical-thinking instruction.
What Parents and Teachers Need to Know About ChatGPT for Teens
OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens brings automated age-gating, parental oversight, and study-focused tools, but experts warn of privacy and academic bypass risks.
California Bill Proposes Tough New AI Safety Rules for Teenagers
Learn how California’s new SB 1119 chatbot safety bill affects families and schools, including age verification rules, AI memory risks, and COPPA updates.
New California Bill Targets Teen AI Habits with OpenAI's Support
Learn how California's SB 1119 and OpenAI's new ChatGPT for Teens change safety standards, age verification, and privacy rules for school-aged children.
OpenAI Expands ChatGPT for Teachers Under New Privacy Rules
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT for Teachers to over 100 districts. Learn how a new 16-state privacy pact protects student data while training educators.
AI Combined with Critical-Thinking Training Yields Best Student Work
A study shows that combining ChatGPT with critical-thinking lessons helps students produce highly original and polished work. Here is how schools can adapt.
OpenAI Expands in Brazil as Universities Shift to Privacy-First AI
Learn how OpenAI's expansion in Brazil and campus-wide deployments of ChatGPT Edu are shifting schools toward privacy-protected, pedagogical AI tools.
How Schools and Families Can Bridge the Growing Teen AI Literacy Gap
With 70% of U.S. teens using AI for schoolwork, Common Sense Media completes its free K-12 digital curriculum to help parents and teachers bridge the gap.
OpenAI Expands Free ChatGPT Program to 100,000 More US Teachers
OpenAI is doubling its ChatGPT for Teachers program with a new 16-state privacy pact. Learn how this affects student data privacy and classroom learning.
OpenAI Expands Free AI Access for Teachers with New Privacy Rules
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT for Teachers to 100,000 more educators under a new 16-state privacy pact. Learn how this impacts classroom data security.
Why AI Homework Help Might Be Lowering Your Child's Test Scores
OpenAI reports a massive surge in weekly student ChatGPT use, but long-term studies warn that passive AI homework help can drop exam scores by 24%.
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.