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Duolingo Adds New Speaking Tools: What Parents Need to Know
Duolingo unveils new AI speech tools to help learners talk, not just type. Here is what the research says about app-based fluency for kids.
EdTech Leader Otus Taps Experts to Navigate AI Risks in Schools
Otus forms a new advisory board to address AI risks and data privacy in schools. Learn what this means for student safety and personalized learning.
LingoAce Adds Math and English AI Tutoring to Platform
LingoAce launches ACE Academy for K-12 Math and English. Learn how AI tutoring affects student outcomes and what parents should look for in new platforms.
Alefredo EdTech Acquires Tutor House: New Hybrid Model for Student Success
Alefredo EdTech acquires Tutor House to combine AI study tools with human tutoring. Learn how this hybrid model impacts IB, British, and American exam prep.
Free AI Literacy Training Launches for High School Teachers
A new program offers free AI training to high school teachers. Learn why experts say AI literacy is now a baseline skill for student employment.
Vermont Schools Get New Roadmap for Responsible AI Use
Vermont releases new AI guidance for schools emphasizing human oversight. Learn how this impacts personalized learning, special education, and student data privacy.
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.