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NYC Delays School AI Rules After Backlash From Parents and Council
NYC's Department of Education delayed its final AI guidelines to September after parents and a majority of the City Council demanded a two-year freeze.
How Schools Are Setting New Limits on Classroom AI and Vape Detectors
Learn how new state laws, federal AI companion bans, and bathroom vape detectors are reshaping student privacy and classroom learning policies in 2026.
How to Choose Reading Apps That Actually Teach Kids to Read
Learn how to select reading apps that actually build literacy. Explore research on gamification, print versus digital books, and parent-led instruction.
How Schools Are Turning Classroom Screens Into Emergency Alert Systems
Discover how K-12 school districts are integrating classroom screens with emergency warning networks, and what this means for alert times and student anxiety.
How EdTech Cyberattacks Are Shifting From Schools to Software Vendors
Learn how cybercriminals are targeting classroom software like Canvas and PowerSchool, what it means for student data, and how schools can protect families.
Dual-Enrollment Tools Expand, but Credit Transfer Isn't Guaranteed
Learn how Savvas Learning Company's award-winning Outlier program works, and why parents must navigate strict transfer rules for college dual-enrollment.
Teaching Kids Italian Grammar: Why Small Articles Cause Big Mistakes
Discover how children acquire gendered and phonetic articles in languages like Italian, and learn research-backed teaching tips to reduce grammar confusion.
Google Integrates Safe, Teacher-Led AI Tools Into Google Classroom
Google is adding teacher-led AI tools to Google Classroom. Learn how these updates protect student privacy and boost math scores based on recent research.
Google Adds Classroom AI: What It Means for Student Privacy
Google's new Gemini classroom tools promise personalized study and time-saving features, but research raises questions about data privacy and student learning.
Google Launches Personalized AI Study Tools and Free Test Prep
Google launches Gemini study notebooks and free ACT/GRE tests. Learn what recent research says about AI tutoring benefits, cognitive load, and privacy laws.
How AI Is Helping a Rural Kentucky District Save Grading Time
A rural Kentucky school district is using Gemini to cut student writing gaps in half. Learn how AI grading assistants can save teachers time safely.
Google Adds Study Notebooks and SAT Prep to Gemini: What to Know
Google launches Gemini study notebooks with free SAT prep. Learn how this AI tool tracks student progress and what parents should know about privacy.
