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Why Kids Need to Create AI, Not Just Scroll Through It
Learn how physical computing tools like CreateAI help children build machine-learning models, narrowing the digital divide and enhancing data privacy.
Preply Launches Hybrid AI Tools to Support Human Language Tutors
Discover how Preply's new AI tools support human tutors, and explore what academic research says about how hybrid human-AI learning combats speaking anxiety.
Why OpenAI’s GPT Shutdown Is Forcing Teachers to Rebuild Classroom AI
Learn how OpenAI’s plan to retire Custom GPTs in December 2026 will disrupt classroom AI tools and what parents and teachers must do to prepare.
OpenAI Launches "Dots" Agents as Schools Debate Autonomous AI
OpenAI's new autonomous 'Dots' agents are launching in school accounts, but a lack of platform-level age controls is sparking student safety concerns.
As AI Agents Get Cheaper, Schools Must Rethink How Students Learn
With OpenAI's cheaper GPT-6.1 Sol launching, parents and educators must navigate the rise of agentic AI and its impact on learning and classroom integrity.
OpenAI Releases "Dots" AI Agents: What Parents and Educators Must Know
Learn how OpenAI's new autonomous "dots" agents impact student privacy, mental health, and academic integrity, and how families and educators can respond.
How AI Coding Tools Like OpenAI Codex Are Reshaping the Classroom
Discover how OpenAI Codex and AI coding assistants affect student learning, FERPA privacy rules, and how educators can safely guide children learning to code.
OpenAI Launches Free AI Training Courses for Teachers and Students
OpenAI has launched new role-based courses for educators and students. Learn how these training paths impact classroom privacy, honor codes, and careers.
New York City Pauses School AI: Why Teacher Training Matters More Than Bans
Learn how New York City's school AI ban affects 600,000 students and why educational research shows teacher training is the key to closing the digital divide.
New AI Tutoring App Aims to Help Advanced English Learners
EdTech startup Glite launches an AI-powered English tutoring app for intermediate learners. Discover what research says about AI vs. human language tutors.
How OpenAI's New Training Program Redefines Practical AI Literacy
Learn how OpenAI and Grab are training 30,000 workers, and what emerging research says about teaching kids practical AI literacy and entrepreneurship.
Cheap AI Is Coming to Classrooms, but Students May Learn Less
OpenAI's cheaper GPT-6 Sol and Luna models are arriving, but research warns that unsupervised AI homework help leads to 'cognitive surrender' and lower grades.