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Duolingo’s New AI Agent Platform: What It Means for Student Privacy
Duolingo is centralizing its AI agent platform. Learn how autonomous AI tutors impact student privacy, COPPA compliance, and educational quality.
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.
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.
Why the Phonetic Alphabet is a Powerful but Tricky Tool for Classrooms
Discover how the International Phonetic Alphabet helps students with pronunciation, and why researchers urge a gradual approach to teaching these symbols.
How a New Global EdTech Ranking Evaluates the Tools in Your Classroom
Learn how a new global EdTech ranking evaluates classroom tools like Alef Education, and what research says about the efficacy of AI in school math programs.
How to Help Kids Build Real Chess Skills, According to Science
Discover how to scientifically guide your child's chess development using optimal difficulty, active engine analysis, and balanced game pacing.
How to Help Your Child Master Japanese's Three Writing Systems
Learn how hiragana, katakana, and kanji work together in Japanese literacy, and get actionable strategies to support your child's language learning journey.
Why Physical Chess Boards Beat App Screens for Child Development
Learn how learning chess affects children's brains, why apps like Duolingo differ from physical boards, and what cognitive science says about IQ and memory.
How Families Can Support the Leap Into 6th Grade Math
Learn how to support your middle schooler's transition to sixth-grade math, as new tools from Duolingo attempt to address key cognitive and academic shifts.
Why Fifth-Grade Math Is a Pivotal Turning Point for Student Success
Discover why fifth-grade math serves as a crucial gateway to high school algebra, and explore actionable steps parents can take to support their children.
The Real Cost of the $877 Billion Classroom Tech Boom
As classroom tech spending nears $877 billion, learn how digital tools impact student learning, teacher burnout, and data privacy in local schools.
Teaching Past Participles: Why Grouping Verbs Beats Rote Memorization
Learn why child grammar mistakes like 'goed' are actually milestones, and discover cognitive strategies to help students master English past participles.