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McGraw Hill Data Breach: What the Salesforce Flaw Means for Schools
A cloud flaw exposed 13.5 million McGraw Hill user records. Learn how this breach impacts core educational systems and how families can protect themselves.
Assessing New AI Tools in Early Childhood Education
As AI tools like Think Kids enter early childhood education, research reveals the potential benefits and significant developmental risks for young learners.
AI App Gizmo Reaches 13M Users as Educators Evaluate Gamification
Gizmo has secured $22M and 13 million users by turning study notes into games. Learn how parents and educators should evaluate gamified AI learning tools.
Free Adobe AI Tools Aim to Build Student Workforce Skills
Adobe is offering free generative AI tools to K-12 schools to boost workforce readiness. Learn how educators and parents can ensure AI builds critical thinking.
Districts Turn to Tracking Tools to Cut Wasted EdTech Budgets
School districts waste up to 43% of their technology budgets on unused software. Learn how new tracking tools attempt to curb spending and limit shadow AI risks.
Compass Education Claims EdTech Award Absent From Official List
Compass Education claimed a 2026 EdTech Award for its grading platform, but official lists omit them. Learn how to evaluate edtech claims and AI grading tools.
Discovery Education Integrates AI Directly Into K-12 Curriculum
Discovery Education's new Connected Ecosystem embeds AI into K-12 curriculum. Learn what this means for student data privacy, grading bias, and classroom tools.
What Does Google's 'Teacher Approved' App Badge Really Mean?
Google Play's "Teacher Approved" badge highlights apps for kids, but researchers warn the label is misleading. Learn how to spot truly educational apps.
Google Adds Guided AI Tutors to Colab Coding Platform
Google’s new Learn Mode for Gemini in Colab offers students step-by-step coding guidance instead of just answers. Here is what educators and parents must know.
Google Expands AI Tools for Classrooms: What to Know
Google is expanding educational AI tools like Gemini and NotebookLM. Learn how these updates impact student outcomes, lesson planning, and data privacy.
How ChatGPT's New Memory Features Affect Student Privacy
OpenAI's ChatGPT now uses persistent memory to remember user details. Learn how this feature impacts student privacy, learning habits, and school policies.
Why Prompting AI Builds Stronger Student Thinking Skills
OpenAI released a guide to ChatGPT prompt engineering. Research reveals why these skills are critical for student learning and preventing over-reliance.