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State Laws Fight for Classroom AI Safety as Federal Standards Lag
As states pass laws protecting students from classroom AI risks, a growing federal pushback threatens to override local student privacy and grading protections.
Why More Schools Are Building Low-Cost Student Podcast Studios
Learn how K-12 schools are building affordable student podcasting studios to teach critical STEAM skills, boost confidence, and engage diverse learners.
Alef Education Launches AI Monitoring Tools for 2 Million Students
UAE-based edtech Alef Education rolls out AI tools to track student attention and engagement in real time. Learn what this means for data privacy and equity.
How Schools Are Moving From AI Panic to Practical Policy
Discover how school districts are replacing AI panic with clear policies on student cheating, data privacy, and the 'unproductive success' learning penalty.
Education.com Hits 40,000 Resources to Help Diverse Learners
Education.com expands its digital library to 40,000 resources. Discover how educators use scaffolding and personalized tools to support diverse learners.
Visual Math Program ST Math Wins Solution of the Year Award
ST Math won Math Learning Solution of the Year. Discover how visual puzzles help students succeed, and why experts say language support is still essential.
Anthropic Launches Claude for Teachers Amid Classroom Screen Concerns
Anthropic has launched Claude for Teachers, a free AI tool mapped to state standards. Learn how this classroom tool impacts student data privacy and screen time.
Google Search Adds AI Image Generation: What It Means for Students
Google's search updates bring personalized feeds and AI image generation to students, creating new critical media literacy challenges for schools.
How Visual Math Puzzles are Winning Educators and Boosting Test Scores
Discover how ST Math's visual-puzzle approach won the 2026 EdTech Breakthrough award and how cognitive science connects early spatial skills to math success.
Education.com Hits 40,000 Resources as Digital Differentiation Grows
Education.com hits 40,000 resources. Discover what new research says about balancing digital games, student retention, and differentiation for diverse learners.
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.