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Kahoot! and Spacetoon Launch Arabic Learning Games for MENA Students
Kahoot! partners with Spacetoon to bring Arabic learning games to the MENA region. Learn how this collaboration helps students with language and emotional skills.
Study: Students Confuse Generative AI With Google Search
A new survey reveals students rely on YouTube over specialized apps and mistakenly use generative AI as a search engine. Here is why that matters.
Schools Turn to 'Walking Classrooms' to Boost Focus
Schools are using 'The Walking Classroom' to combine exercise with learning. Research shows this boosts focus and retention for students, including those with ADHD.
Admissions Platform Glitch Exposes Thousands of Student Records
A security flaw in Ravenna Hub exposed student application data. Learn what happened, why school vendor vetting matters, and how to protect your family's privacy.
OpenAI Adds Teen Safety Tools as Schools Redesign for AI
OpenAI launches teen safety tools while Playlab helps schools redesign for AI. Learn how these shifts impact parental controls and student learning.
New Reading CEO: 'Science of Reading' Needs Real Results
New Really Great Reading CEO Karl Rectanus urges schools to move beyond 'Science of Reading' labels and focus on measurable student results.
Duolingo Unlocks Premium Practice Tools for Free Accounts
Duolingo makes its Practice tab free for all users. Parents can now access mistake review and speaking drills without a subscription. Here is how it works.
Kahoot Targets UK Schools as Gamified Learning Grows
Kahoot! expands in the UK and Ireland under new leadership. Learn how gamified tools are moving from classrooms to corporate training and what it means for students.
GoGuardian’s New Hall Pass Uses AI to Track Student Movement
GoGuardian's new digital Hall Pass replaces paper logs with AI tracking. Learn how schools use data to monitor student movement and what it means for privacy.
Will AI Tutors Build Skills or Just Give Answers?
Tech giants are meeting to fix AI tutoring. Learn why "cognitive offloading" might be hurting your child's learning and how to find tools that actually teach.
Google Classroom Adds Built-In Video and Audio Recording
Google Classroom now offers built-in video recording. Learn how this update replaces third-party apps and impacts student privacy and equity.
Human Supervision Unlocks EdTech’s Potential in New Study
New research shows educational software requires dedicated human staff to succeed. Learn why supervision is the key to unlocking math gains.