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ChatGPT Now Links to Medical Records, Raising Teen Safety Risks
OpenAI's new ChatGPT health record integration poses privacy and safety risks for families. Learn why experts warn about HIPAA gaps and teenage access.
Can EdTech Solve Inclusion? Inside Kenya's New Inclusive Education Push
Twelve Kenyan startups join the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, focusing on offline learning and assistive tech for underserved students.
As Schools Rush to Adopt AI, Student Data Privacy Lags Behind
As school AI usage climbs past 50%, policy and data privacy protections lag. Learn about the federal legislative gaps and how to safeguard student data.
Do Top-Ranked EdTech Apps Actually Improve Classroom Learning?
Find out why top-ranked EdTech platforms from TIME's 2026 global list may not guarantee academic success, and learn what the latest research says.
How New 'Vibe Coding' Tools Are Bringing Safe AI to K-12 Classrooms
Learn how edtech platform imagi's new $4.5M seed funding and Lovable integration are helping K-12 educators teach coding safely through natural language.
How Schools Are Rethinking Writing Instruction for Elementary Students
Schools are abandoning loose creative writing workshops for explicit, research-backed instruction as states transition to controversial AI grading systems.
NFTE and BUILD Merge to Expand Youth Entrepreneurship Education
Two leading entrepreneurship education nonprofits, NFTE and BUILD, are merging to build a national 350,000-student network with college and career pathways.
How AI Chatbots Impact Teen Mental Health: A New Study Explores
As millions of teens quietly use AI chatbots for mental health advice, a new study funded by OpenAI aims to establish vital clinical safety standards.
How School Smart Buildings Are Exposing Districts to Cyber Attacks
Learn how hackers are exploiting school HVAC and security systems to launch ransomware attacks, and what steps parents and educators can take to stay safe.
How Students Are Outsmarting School Web Filters to Play Adult Games
Students are bypassing K-12 web filters on school-issued devices to play adult-themed games. Learn how school proxies work and what parents can do.
Ditch the Distractions: Single-Purpose Tools Support Math Success
Learn how single-purpose learning tools, minimalist math software, and structured digital boundaries help students beat back-to-school distractions.
How New Digital Tools Are Reshaping Hands-On Healthcare Training
Discover how AI and video platforms like Exxat Prism are transforming clinical education, improving student outcomes, and ensuring practice readiness.
