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Duolingo Score 60: What It Really Means for Student Fluency
A Duolingo Score of 60 marks the shift to independent language use. Learn what this B1-level milestone means for your student's real-world fluency.
The 3 Math Skills That Matter Most for State Tests
Experts identify the top math skills to review for spring testing: fractions, ratios, and systems of equations. Learn why focusing on these areas boosts scores.
Stop Cramming: A Smarter Plan for Spring Exams
Khan Academy releases new SAT and AP guides. Research shows spaced repetition beats cramming for the new digital adaptive tests.
Why Your Child's Science Test Isn't About Memorization
Modern science tests measure skills, not just facts. Learn how to help your student master data analysis, evidence, and modeling before spring exams.
Stop Cramming: The Science of Smarter Spring Test Prep
New research and expert guidance suggest 15 minutes of focused daily practice beats hours of cramming for spring testing. Here is what to prioritize.
New Test Prep Strategy Focuses on Skills Over Memorization
Khan Academy identifies three key reading skills for spring standardized tests. Learn why inference and visual analysis matter more than memorization.
OpenAI Launches Framework to Measure Student Growth
OpenAI reveals a new framework with Stanford to measure how AI impacts long-term student learning, moving beyond simple test scores to track real growth.
Duolingo Redesigns Intermediate Course to Boost Retention
Duolingo's new mini-units aim to fix the intermediate plateau. Learn how this update impacts student retention and aligns with academic standards.
BU Researchers Will Test If This AI Reading Tutor Actually Works
BU researchers name Amira Learning winner of the EVAL Challenge. The move aims to validate AI literacy tools amid new "Science of Reading" mandates.
New ClassLink Tool Connects App Usage to Student Grades
ClassLink's new Insights platform links edtech usage to test scores. Learn how this impacts student privacy and school data decisions.
GoFan Parent Fined $1.1M for Violating Student Privacy
California regulators fined PlayOn, the company behind GoFan, $1.1 million for forcing families to share data to access school event tickets.
GPT-5.3's 'Smoother' Chat May Dull Student Critical Thinking
OpenAI's GPT-5.3 Instant removes conversational "caveats" to improve flow. Research warns this smoother experience may erode student critical thinking skills.