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CU Launches Free ChatGPT Edu for Students Amid Privacy Concerns
The University of Colorado is launching free ChatGPT Edu access with mandatory student training. Learn what this means for data privacy and student IP.
How AI-Driven 'Cognitive Offloading' Threatens Student Critical Thinking
Discover how "cognitive offloading" to generative AI impacts student critical thinking and learn evidence-based strategies to protect writing skills.
Is ChatGPT for Teens Safe? Researchers Launch Independent Review
Learn why researchers are testing ChatGPT for Teens' homework safeguards and voice controls, and what the safety risks mean for parents and educators.
NASA Bans Generative AI From Its 2027 Student Rocketry Challenge
NASA has banned generative AI from its 2027 Student Launch rocket challenge. Learn how this decision impacts STEM education and what it means for families.
Illinois District Invites Families and Students to Shape AI Policies
Joliet Township High School is launching an AI policy committee that includes parents and students. Learn why collaborative tech governance works best.
How to Stop School Tech Sprawl and Focus on Real Student Learning
Learn why 65% of school EdTech software goes unused and how parents and educators can target specific learning goals to combat costly digital sprawl.
Is Classroom Tech Hurting Kids? What New Screen Studies Reveal
Learn how new research on adolescent brains and strict school screen limits in states like Iowa and California are reshaping the classroom tech debate.
How Teachers Are Balancing Hope, High Stress, and AI This School Year
Learn how teachers balance classroom optimism and high stress, and why they are using AI behind the scenes while protecting students from digital learning risks.
New AI Safety Standards Aim to Protect Kids in Crisis
Crisis Text Line and Common Sense Media partner to develop new youth AI safety standards targeting self-harm, suicidality, and emotional manipulation.
How OpenAI's New 'ChatGPT for Teens' Changes Homework Help
Discover how OpenAI's new 'ChatGPT for Teens' introduces Study Mode, parental controls, and homework guardrails to turn AI into a safe after-school tutor.
New ChatGPT for Teens Launches with Parent Controls and AI Literacy Push
OpenAI partners with CodeAI to launch ChatGPT for Teens alongside classroom resources, helping parents and educators teach critical AI literacy skills.
Why Faster Homework Completion with AI Is Leading to Lower Test Scores
New studies show that using standard AI chatbots for homework lowers exam scores by 17%. Learn how parents can identify and stop harmful cognitive bypass.
