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Tennessee Scales Back K-5 EdTech Over Data Mining Concerns
Tennessee's new HB 2393 requires elementary schools to prioritize teacher-led instruction over screens to combat aggressive EdTech data mining and profiling.
The Shift From Math Worksheets to Play-Based Learning
Schools are replacing math worksheets with play-based learning and gamification. Discover how hands-on instruction boosts both student engagement and mastery.
AI tools alter student feedback based on race, gender, and ability
A Stanford study reveals AI tools alter writing feedback based on a student's race and gender. Discover what this means for equity in personalized learning.
EdTech Award Hides Mixed Results for Teaching Strategies
Teaching Strategies won a 2026 EdTech Award for its infant curriculum, but independent research shows mixed results for child development claims.
Why Schools Are Putting AI in "Walled Gardens" for Kids
Schools are using walled gardens to give students safe access to AI tools. Learn how educators balance data privacy with the need for critical thinking.
How 2026 Privacy Rules and AI Are Reshaping EdTech
New 2026 COPPA rules change how EdTech uses AI and student data. Learn what privacy updates and gamification research mean for your child's classroom.
Duolingo Adds Advanced B2 Courses: What It Means for Fluency
Duolingo expanded its top courses to the B2 advanced level, but does app completion equal real fluency? What parents must know about AI language learning.
i-Ready Maker Sued Over Alleged Student Data Profiling
A new class-action lawsuit against the maker of the i-Ready app claims the software illegally profiles students. Here is what parents and educators need to know.
Khan Academy Revamps AI Tutor After Low Student Usage
Khan Academy is redesigning its AI tutor, Khanmigo, after finding only 15% of students use it. Learn how the new features aim to improve independent learning.
Moving Beyond Truancy: Solving the Chronic Absenteeism Crisis
A new report shows chronic absenteeism requires systemic, family-centered support. Learn why students miss school and how early warning tools can help.
Play-Based Digital Tests Are Changing How Preschoolers Are Assessed
PreK programs are moving to digital, play-based assessments. Learn how these tools reduce teacher bias, track executive function, and impact early learning.
Schools Adopt Stoplight Frameworks to Manage Student AI
School districts are moving past AI bans, adopting "stoplight" frameworks to guide student use and shifting focus from final essays to the learning process.