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Khan Academy Launches New AI-Powered Classroom Dashboard
Khan Academy launched a redesigned classroom dashboard with AI teacher tools. Learn how these updates impact mastery learning and student engagement.
State Audit Exposes Severe Data Privacy Gaps in NYC Schools
A new state audit reveals major student data privacy gaps in New York City public schools. Learn what decentralized tracking and new AI tools mean for families.
AI is Now Coaching the Teachers' Coaches: What to Know
Schools are adopting AI tools to train instructional coaches. Learn how this tech impacts teacher quality, student achievement, and human mentorship.
Canvas Data Breach Exposes Student Info: A Guide for Parents
Instructure, the maker of the Canvas learning platform, confirmed a data breach exposing student names and IDs. Learn how parents can protect their families.
Fact-Checking the 2026 EdTech Startup Award Finalists
Fact-checking the 2026 ETIH EdTech Start-Up shortlist reveals unverified certifications and questionable research backing for popular classroom learning tools.
What the $17.25M Naviance Privacy Settlement Means for Families
The $17.25 million Naviance settlement over student data tracking exposes massive gaps in edtech privacy. Learn what families need to know and how to act.
Khan Academy Makes AI Tutor Faster, But Does Speed Help Learning?
Khan Academy recently updated its AI tutor, Khanmigo, to provide faster responses. Learn what these changes mean for student engagement and data privacy.
Infinite Campus Confirms Staff Data Breach in Salesforce Hack
Infinite Campus confirmed a data breach exposing school staff details via a compromised Salesforce account. Learn why core student records remain secure.
Leander ISD Adopts MagicSchool AI for Student Research Tasks
Leander ISD students are using the MagicStudent AI platform for classroom research and historical interviews. Discover how this impacts learning and privacy.
OpenAI's New Cyber Plan Shines a Light on School Data Risks
OpenAI’s new cybersecurity plan highlights how AI is changing data protection. Learn why schools are targeted and how families can spot AI-driven scams.
The Shift from Gamification to Productive Struggle in EdTech
As schools move away from flashy edtech gamification, developers are prioritizing "productive struggle." Learn what this means for your child's math skills.
Google Translate Gets AI Speech Coaching: What Educators Should Know
Google Translate's new AI pronunciation tool offers instant feedback for language learners. Discover how AI impacts student fluency and translation accuracy.