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New York School District Pauses Classroom AI Robot Over Data Privacy
Salamanca schools paused their $57,000 AI classroom robot pilot. Learn how student data privacy laws and teacher union pushback are stalling edtech tools.
New VR Tools Aim to Help Students Regulate Emotions in Class
Learn how Avantis Education’s new EduverseTHRIVE VR tool aims to help students manage sensory needs, and what scientific research says about VR in schools.
AI-Powered Nursing Tool Wins Award as Training Goes Digital
Learn how ATI's award-winning Engage Series and AI tools are shaping nursing education, and what parents should look for in a balanced nursing program.
How This New Offline Learning App Connects Students Without Internet
Learn how Soraha, a new offline-first EdTech tool funded by iHUB, uses local hotspots to deliver interactive lessons to students without the internet.
12 Kenyan EdTech Startups Secure Funding for Inclusive Learning
Twelve Kenyan EdTech startups have secured $100,000 each to build inclusive tools for disabled, rural, and refugee learners. Here is what educators should know.
Why French Slang Is Essential for Real-World Language Learning
Traditional French classes often miss the real-world slang students need. Learn why slang boosts cultural connection and how to teach it effectively.
Texas Public Colleges Can Now Accept Classic Learning Test Scores
Texas public colleges can now consider the Classic Learning Test (CLT) for admissions, offering a new pathway for homeschooled and classical students.
Rwanda Is Designing Its Own EdTech to Support Teachers
Learn how Rwanda is building its own local EdTech ecosystem, protecting K-12 student data privacy, and training educators to use new AI learning tools.
How Albert's New Math Focus and AI Venture Impact Classrooms
Swedish EdTech company eEducation Albert is narrowing its focus to mathematics, launching a major AI venture while reviewing non-core assets like Film & Skola.
Is Classroom Tech Worth the Cost? The Battle Over EdTech Spending
With K-12 school technology spending projected to hit $132 billion by 2032, parents and educators are battling an ROI crisis and rising screen-time fatigue.
Inspera Acquires AI Platform Graide as Automated Grading Expands
Digital assessment giant Inspera has acquired AI grading platform Graide. Learn what automated grading means for student data privacy and educational bias.
Google Backs Youth AI Training Programs as First London Class Graduates
Learn how Google's $500k grant and London AI Campus graduation impact youth AI training, and discover the latest academic research on secondary school outcomes.