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New Minecraft Competition Teaches Kids Cybersecurity Coding Skills
Learn how Minecraft Education's new Velocity Prize uses capture-the-flag style gameplay to teach middle schoolers coding and real-world cybersecurity skills.
New Minecraft Competition Teaches Kids Real-World Cybersecurity
Minecraft Education launches the Velocity Prize, a global cybersecurity contest for teens. Learn how to get your students coding and competing before Nov 17.
Minecraft Launches Global Cybersecurity Challenge for Teen Students
Minecraft Education and Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit have launched the Velocity Prize, a global cybersecurity and coding challenge for teenagers.
Lingokids Adds Spanish and Portuguese as Dual-Language Demand Rises
Lingokids has launched Spanish and Portuguese features. Discover how localized educational apps support dual-language development according to research.
PBS Kids Reboots 'Super Why' to Tackle Early Literacy Declines
PBS Kids has rebooted 'Super Why!' to combat falling reading scores. Learn how parents can use interactive educational TV to support early literacy at home.
New Funding Fuels AI Grading and Practical Tech Skills in Schools
Learn how new funding for sAInaptic and ByteXL highlights the shift toward AI-assisted grading and embedded industry credentials in modern education.
How to Teach Kids Complex Coding Concepts Using Simple 'Dictionaries'
Learn how coding 'dictionaries' help kids transition to Python, and discover hands-on activities to teach computer science concepts without screens.
How Kids Transition to Python with Coding Dictionaries
Discover how coding dictionaries help kids transition from block-based coding to Python, and how parents can support this key logical leap at home.
Khan Academy Unveils New Adaptive Assessments to Target Learning Gaps
Discover how Khan Academy's new adaptive interim assessments connect testing with targeted learning paths to help K-12 students reach grade-level math goals.
How One London School Is Redefining Classroom Interventions
Learn how London's Newton Farm School uses adaptive technology and "challenge sessions" to help EAL students master complex math and language skills.
Duolingo Lawsuit Exposes How App Gamification Can Hurt Learning
A pending class-action lawsuit against Duolingo highlights how aggressive monetization, energy limits, and AI content can undermine student learning.
How Schools Are Navigating District-Wide AI Rollouts
As school districts move past basic AI experiments, parents and educators must navigate the complex trade-offs of safety, tutoring cost, and data privacy.