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Beyond the Hype: Schools Demand Proof That EdTech Works
Schools and researchers are moving beyond "engagement" to demand proof of learning. Here is what the new focus on evidence means for your child's apps.
New $26M Grant Aims to Build Safer AI for K-12 Schools
Penn GSE joins a $26M initiative to build safe, open AI infrastructure for K-12 schools, bridging the gap between tech hype and learning science.
Minnesota Schools Pilot AI Cameras to Evaluate Teachers
A Minnesota district is testing AI-powered cameras to observe teachers. Learn how this impacts privacy, feedback quality, and student data safety.
Google Education Expands AI Leadership With Focus on Student Privacy
Google appoints Alexandra Ahtiainen to lead education in DACH, Iberia, and Israel, focusing on balancing AI innovation with strict student data privacy.
Parents Push for 'Opt-In' Mental Health After Data Breach
Parents in Orange County urge schools to require active consent for mental health apps like Daybreak Health following the massive PowerSchool data breach.
How Schools Are Using AI to Fight Burnout and Personalize Learning
Schools are moving past AI hype to solve real problems. Learn how new tech reduces teacher burnout and personalizes your child's education in 2026.
Is AI Helping Your Child Learn or Just Doing the Work?
Is AI supporting your child's learning or replacing it? New research warns of "cognitive offloading" and the risks of an automated classroom feedback loop.
Khan Academy Adds Free Hands-On Science Experiments for Middle and High School
Khan Academy has released free, NGSS-aligned hands-on science activities for middle and high school. Learn how these tools support active student learning.
University AI Tool Sparks Privacy Fears Over Student Data
A professor's unauthorized use of OpenAI for student data highlights privacy risks. Learn how schools handle 'local' vs. cloud AI and what parents can do.
Ed tech experts urge caution on ChatGPT's student data privacy
Experts warn of ChatGPT privacy risks in schools. Learn how new FERPA-compliant tools and FTC actions impact your child's data safety and digital equity.
Coursera launches five new Professional Certificates and expands AI and human skills learning
Coursera launches 5 new AI certificates for 2026. Discover why employers value these applied skills and how students can balance credentials with degrees.
Godfather of AI Praises Alpha School’s AI-Driven Education Model
Geoffrey Hinton, the computer scientist widely known as the “Godfather of AI,” recently offered a surprising endorsement for the future of learning: a private school network that replaces traditional