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Does Low-Stimulation Screen Time Work? Pok Pok Discount Sparks Debate
As kids' app Pok Pok goes on sale, we explore the science behind low-stimulation screen time and how digital Montessori tools compare to physical play.
Seesaw Showcases AI Tools at ISTE 2026 Amid Rising Privacy Demands
Seesaw Learning debuted new AI features at ISTE 2026, forcing parents and educators to weigh the benefits of digital portfolios against strict privacy laws.
How WhatsApp AI Tutors Are Bridging the Digital Divide
Learn how the new WhatsApp-based Gemnex app and AI academic tools are bridging the digital divide and helping struggling students boost their performance.
Beyond the Screen: What the New Wave of AI Tutoring Means for Kids
As traditional EdTech funding collapses, parents and schools shift to AI-native tools. Learn how these new apps impact student learning and cognitive load.
Why a Lawsuit Against i-Ready Is Warning Parents About Student Data
A major lawsuit against i-Ready alleges the platform tracks student behavior and shares data with Google. Learn what this means for school privacy.
Parents Sue i-Ready Maker Over Extensive Student Data Collection
A class-action lawsuit claims the i-Ready learning app violates student privacy by tracking mouse movements and sharing user profiles with Google Analytics.
How China's TAL Online School App Uses AI to Tutor Math Students
Discover how TAL's Online School App uses AI to tutor students, and what recent studies reveal about the impacts of digital learning on student well-being.
Why Digital Language Apps Aren't Enough to Build Real Writing Skills
Discover why Duolingo's digital writing tools fall short of physical handwriting, and learn how cognitive research can help your child build real fluency.
Armenia to Roll Out 50,000 Free ChatGPT Edu Subscriptions
Armenia is distributing 50,000 free ChatGPT Edu accounts. Learn what global school rollouts reveal about student data privacy and proper teacher training.
PowerSchool's New Podcast Sparks Debate Over EdTech Influence
PowerSchool's new podcast targets K-12 leaders as families struggle with digital app fatigue and unresolved student privacy concerns around classroom AI tools.
How Educators at ISTE 2026 Are Redefining Classroom Screen Time
As Seesaw Learning highlights educators' demands at ISTE 2026, research reveals how active screen time and teacher training drive real classroom success.
How a Free Tech Program is Saving Design Education in UK Classrooms
Discover how Samsung’s award-winning Solve for Tomorrow program is bringing design thinking back to classrooms amid a steep decline in UK D&T education.