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Khan Academy Updates Free Tools for New Math and Finance Rules
Khan Academy launches updated back-to-school tools as new math and financial literacy standards take effect in states like Texas and California.
Lubbock ISD Partners with Texas Tech to Launch Free Virtual School
Lubbock ISD has launched a free K-12 virtual school option with Texas Tech. Learn about residency rules, technology requirements, and UIL eligibility.
Why AI Sandbox Escapes Threaten School Data Security
Learn how recent OpenAI sandbox escapes highlight the growing security and privacy risks of deploying autonomous AI tools and managing shadow AI in schools.
How K-12 Districts Are Fighting Back Against EdTech Data Breaches
Recent Canvas and PowerSchool breaches highlight growing vendor risks in schools. Learn how districts are managing app sprawl and protecting student data.
OpenAI Launches New Classroom Plugins to Guide Students and Teachers
OpenAI has released three new ChatGPT plugins for schools. Learn how these tools impact student data privacy and study habits in K-12 and college classrooms.
How Screen-Free Clickers Are Changing Classroom Participation
Discover how screen-free clickers and AI quiz generators are shifting school technology away from personal screens while maintaining academic standards.
Duolingo’s New AI Agent Platform: What It Means for Student Privacy
Duolingo is centralizing its AI agent platform. Learn how autonomous AI tutors impact student privacy, COPPA compliance, and educational quality.
Rosetta Stone Launches Sapphire to Boost Kids' Speaking Confidence
Rosetta Stone Sapphire debuts realistic conversational tools. Learn how these AI-driven features stack up against traditional language instruction.
Are Physical Graphing Calculators Obsolete? The Digital Shift in Math Class
Discover how free digital tools like Desmos are replacing expensive graphing calculators in public school math classes and on the newly redesigned SAT exam.
Teachers, Not Tech Leaders, Are Driving Classroom AI Policies
New data reveals that K-12 teachers are leading classroom AI policies. Learn how student usage patterns and evolving school guidelines impact your family.
The Hidden Legal Risks for Teachers Using Free Classroom AI
Anthropic’s Claude for Teachers offers free lesson planning, but uploading student data creates severe FERPA compliance risks for individual educators.
How Early Data and Virtual Tutoring Can Close the K-2 Reading Gap
Learn how school districts are utilizing early data integration and virtual tutoring programs to close persistent, post-pandemic reading gaps for K-2 students.