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Real-Time AI Translation: What Parents Need to Know
Schools are adopting real-time AI translation for classrooms and meetings. Learn about the benefits, accuracy risks, and why human interpreters remain essential.
High Schoolers Learn to 'Steer' AI in New Literacy Course
A new high school class teaches students to control AI rather than be controlled by it. Learn how active learning protects human agency in the classroom.
The Truth Behind the 'Forgotten' IXL Game Viral Trend
A viral story claims a hidden IXL game causes psychological distress. We debunk the myth and explain the real science behind the platform's educational games.
Google Offers Free AI Training to All 6 Million U.S. Educators
Google partners with ISTE+ASCD to offer free AI training to 6 million U.S. educators. Learn how this impacts student privacy and personalized learning.
Kahoot! and Spacetoon Launch Arabic Learning Games for MENA Students
Kahoot! partners with Spacetoon to bring Arabic learning games to the MENA region. Learn how this collaboration helps students with language and emotional skills.
Study: Students Confuse Generative AI With Google Search
A new survey reveals students rely on YouTube over specialized apps and mistakenly use generative AI as a search engine. Here is why that matters.
Schools Turn to 'Walking Classrooms' to Boost Focus
Schools are using 'The Walking Classroom' to combine exercise with learning. Research shows this boosts focus and retention for students, including those with ADHD.
Admissions Platform Glitch Exposes Thousands of Student Records
A security flaw in Ravenna Hub exposed student application data. Learn what happened, why school vendor vetting matters, and how to protect your family's privacy.
OpenAI Adds Teen Safety Tools as Schools Redesign for AI
OpenAI launches teen safety tools while Playlab helps schools redesign for AI. Learn how these shifts impact parental controls and student learning.
New Reading CEO: 'Science of Reading' Needs Real Results
New Really Great Reading CEO Karl Rectanus urges schools to move beyond 'Science of Reading' labels and focus on measurable student results.
Duolingo Unlocks Premium Practice Tools for Free Accounts
Duolingo makes its Practice tab free for all users. Parents can now access mistake review and speaking drills without a subscription. Here is how it works.
Kahoot Targets UK Schools as Gamified Learning Grows
Kahoot! expands in the UK and Ireland under new leadership. Learn how gamified tools are moving from classrooms to corporate training and what it means for students.