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OpenAI Expands Cyber Defense Program as K-12 AI Threats Rise
OpenAI partners with major firms to deploy cyber AI, but parents and educators must navigate high failure rates in automated school security patches.
New Screen-Time Rules Force Districts to Limit Classroom Devices
As districts like Knox County restrict classroom screens, learn how new state laws and federal privacy updates protect student data in elementary schools.
Districts Limit Classroom Screens Over Privacy and Distraction Fears
Learn how school districts are limiting classroom screen time and why parents are pushing back against EdTech data collection and student privacy risks.
Spanish School District Sanctioned Over Microsoft Student Data Deal
Spain’s Andalusia region is sanctioned for sharing data of 525,000 students with Microsoft, highlighting growing global debates over school data privacy.
Google Adds Classroom AI: What It Means for Student Privacy
Google's new Gemini classroom tools promise personalized study and time-saving features, but research raises questions about data privacy and student learning.
Pennsylvania School District Curbs Screen Time After Parent Pushback
Lower Merion School District is removing iPads and laptops from K-2 classrooms, highlighting a growing push by parents to limit screen time in early education.
Why Schools Are Ditching Classroom Screens for Pencil and Paper
Schools are reversing years of tech-first policies by scaling back Chromebooks. Learn why educators say replacing screens with paper improves student focus.