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What the 'Elite 100' List Reveals About Modern Teaching
A PA teacher was named to the IXL Elite 100 list. Learn how top educators use adaptive learning data to boost student confidence and test scores.
LEGO Shifts K-8 Coding From Solitary Screens to Teamwork
LEGO Education’s new K-8 curriculum shifts focus from solitary screen time to collaborative AI learning. Here is what parents need to know about the change.
New Official SAT Prep Tools Launch for Colorado Districts
Khan Academy launches official SAT prep for Colorado districts. Learn how new AI tools and lowered graduation scores impact your student's path to college.
New AI Assistant Vidya Targets STEM Grading Burnout
Vidya AI launches to help STEM professors automate grading and give students 24/7 support. Learn how this impacts feedback speed and teacher burnout.
Why School Firewalls Can’t Protect Student Data Anymore
School firewalls are no longer enough. Learn why cloud security and student accounts are the new battleground for protecting K-12 data from cyberattacks.
How AI Is Changing The Way Teachers Grade Your Child
AI detectors are failing, and schools are changing how they grade. Learn how prompts, IEPs, and version history are replacing simple plagiarism checks.
GoGuardian Executive: Schools Need Stricter AI Controls
GoGuardian's CTO outlines new safety standards for AI in schools. Learn about granular controls, proxy detection, and what this means for student privacy.
Google Adds 'School Time' and Option to Block Shorts
Google's new Family Link and YouTube updates let parents schedule 'School time' on Androids and soon block YouTube Shorts entirely. Here's how it works.
Ransomware and Sensors: The New Reality of School Safety
Schools are adopting ransomware playbooks and smart sensors to tackle safety. Learn how these changes impact student privacy and school budgets.
ChatGPT Adds Ads to Free Plans: What Parents Need to Know
OpenAI is testing ads in free ChatGPT accounts. Learn how this affects student privacy, school licenses, and how to opt out of commercial tracking.
Khan Academy Math Questions Are Now Integrated Into ChatGPT
Khan Academy now integrates directly with ChatGPT, allowing teachers to generate verified math questions instantly. Learn how this improves lesson planning accuracy.
Is Your Teen in 'Passenger Mode'? Why Schools Are Worried
50% of students are coasting in 'passenger mode.' Learn why schools are shifting to learning acceleration and how to spot if your teen is disengaged.
