EdTech News
News about the educational apps we rate and student data privacy, summarized with AI assistance. Every article links its sources.
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Microsoft Agrees to Legally Binding AI Privacy Rules for Schools
Microsoft has partnered with teachers' unions to establish a binding student AI privacy standard. Learn how this pact protects student and teacher data.
California Passes AB 1159 to Protect Student Data From AI Training
California's AB 1159 heads to Governor Newsom's desk. Learn how the bill bans student data from training AI and protects learners from preschool to college.
New Claude Data Shows Why Kids Delegate Critical Tasks to AI
Anthropic's newly released Claude usage data reveals how students and professionals outsource critical thinking. Learn how to turn AI into a learning partner.
Psychologists Warn: School App Engagement Does Not Mean Learning
A new APA report warns parents and educators that student engagement on educational apps does not equal real learning. Discover how to bridge the gap.
Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5.1: What It Means for Schools
Anthropic's new Claude Fable 5.1 model brings cheaper rates and fewer safety blocks, but invisible watermarks and strict school budgets raise critical questions.
How AI is Transforming How Kids Learn to Code in the Middle East
Egypt's 3C Coding School raised $3M to build an AI-powered personalized learning platform. Learn how adaptive tech impacts cognitive development in kids.
New Claude for Teachers Tools Offer Structured Math and Lesson Help
Learn how Anthropic's new lesson prep and math assessment tools in Claude for Teachers aim to simplify classroom workflows while protecting student privacy.
What Parents and Teachers Need to Know About ChatGPT for Teens
OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens brings automated age-gating, parental oversight, and study-focused tools, but experts warn of privacy and academic bypass risks.
Anthropic Launches Education Initiative to Put Claude in Classrooms
Learn how Anthropic's new education initiative brings Claude to classrooms, and discover what the latest research says about AI tutoring and student learning.
Why School Districts Are Taking Control of Anthropic’s Claude AI
Anthropic now offers free, district-managed Claude for Teachers accounts. Learn how this shift addresses student privacy and reduces educator burnout.
Why Claude’s New Invisible Watermarks Won’t Solve Classroom Cheating
Anthropic is adding invisible watermarks to Claude's text. Learn why these marks cause false cheating accusations and how schools can adapt without bad detectors.
Why the Shape of School AI Tools Matters More Than Banning Them
School districts are rushing to restrict AI. Learn why the design of these platforms, not the tech itself, is the real key to student learning and privacy.