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Senate Probes Classroom AI as Research Reveals Mixed Results for Kids
Federal lawmakers debate K-12 AI literacy while research reveals mixed results on student learning and highlights massive gaps in federal privacy laws.
Inside the AI School Boom: Why Fast Learning Isn't Always Best
AI private schools like Alpha promise fast learning with software, but research warns that hyper-efficient platforms lack the critical struggles kids need.
How Educational Games are Moving from Screens to School Desks
Learn how Sirius Game's ‑1.3M expansion and its new classroom platform, JOY, are helping primary school teachers turn screen time into active, collaborative learning.
Seesaw Targets Reading and Language Barriers with New AI Upgrades
Learn how Seesaw’s new AI reading assessments and multilingual translation features impact classroom learning, equity, and school-home communication.
NYC Lawmakers Push to Halt Classroom AI Over Student Privacy Fears
A majority of the NYC Council wants to freeze generative AI in schools for two years. Learn how student data privacy concerns are driving this major push.
Pennsylvania School District Curbs Screen Time After Parent Pushback
Lower Merion School District is removing iPads and laptops from K-2 classrooms, highlighting a growing push by parents to limit screen time in early education.
New College Cyberattack Exposes Student Financial and Personal Data
A massive cyberattack by the ShinyHunters group on Oracle PeopleSoft servers has compromised student personal and financial aid data at over 60 colleges.
How Schools Are Rewriting Policies to Fight AI-Generated Deepfakes
Discover how school districts and the federal Take It Down Act are adapting to protect students and teachers from the rise of AI-generated deepfakes.
How Continuous Security Processes Can Protect Our Kids' School Data
Following massive Canvas and PowerSchool data breaches, school districts are adopting proactive security models like CTEM to prevent student identity theft.
OpenAI Launches Free Courses: What It Means for Student AI Training
OpenAI's new Academy courses signal a shift in student AI training. Learn how structured prompting and microcredentials give graduates a career edge.
Why Schools Must Stop Rushing Untested AI into Classrooms
MIT researcher Justin Reich warns against untested school AI policies, while new state laws in Idaho and Virginia push for classroom evidence and guardrails.
How Socratic AI and Paced Learning Are Changing Classroom Education
Learn how Socratic AI tools and paced integration models like Estonia's are helping students achieve major academic gains without losing foundational skills.