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Why Deleting Student Data Is Harder in the School AI Era
As classroom AI tools expand, standard data deletion is failing. Learn how 'machine unlearning' and FTC rules impact your student's digital privacy.
How Duolingo's Multi-Subject Expansion Impacts At-Home Learning
Duolingo integrates math, music, and chess into its main app. Learn how gamified streaks affect student learning and how families can use these tools.
New EdTech Fellowships Spark Debate Over Early AI and Accessibility
Discover how the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship is scaling in Egypt, and what research says about early childhood AI and digital accessibility.
Summer Learning Apps: Why Math and Reading Need Different Strategies
Before buying summer learning app subscriptions, learn what research says about subject-specific summer learning loss and the mechanics of top EdTech tools.
FTC Forces Illuminate Education to Clean Up Student Data Security
The FTC finalized its order against Illuminate Education over a massive student data breach. Learn how parents can protect their children's data.
FTC Orders Illuminate Education to Overhaul Classroom Data Security
Learn how the FTC’s order against Illuminate Education impacts school data security, and get steps to protect your child’s information from cyberattacks.
Why Schools Fail When They Leave Teachers Out of EdTech Buying
Learn how school districts waste billions on top-down edtech contracts and why giving purchasing power back to classroom teachers improves student learning.
Oxford Career Portal Breach Highlights Risks to Student Data Privacy
Oxford's CareerConnect breach exposes student data, reminding parents and educators of the growing cybersecurity threats from third-party school vendors.
OpenAI Rolls Out ChatGPT Memory System: What Schools Must Know
As OpenAI rolls out its new ChatGPT memory system, parents and educators must navigate the major privacy, security, and student data risks it introduces.
Utah Brings Google Gemini AI to All K-12 Classrooms
Utah is bringing Google's Gemini AI to all K-12 public schools. Learn what this partnership means for student privacy, AI tutoring, and college credits.
Canvas Breach and State Audit Expose School Privacy Gaps
A massive cyberattack on the Canvas learning platform and a state audit of NYC public schools highlight critical gaps in student data privacy and security.
Canvas Data Breach Exposes Millions of Student Records
A massive cyberattack on the Canvas learning platform exposed millions of student records and disrupted final exams. Here is what families need to know.