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Missouri Partnering With Google to Give Students Free AI Access
Missouri is partnering with Google to offer students free AI tools and certificates, but experts warn of student privacy risks and classroom workload challenges.
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.
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.
Khan Academy Adds Interactive AI Diagrams and Teacher Practice Tools
Learn how Khan Academy's new Gemini-powered visual tutoring and teacher-led practice tools aim to improve student outcomes while maintaining classroom control.
Khan Academy Upgrades AI Tutor With Visual Tools and Teacher Controls
Learn how Khan Academy's new Gemini-powered visual tools and teacher controls aim to improve classroom math and science tutoring while keeping students engaged.
Khan Academy Rolls Out New Gemini-Powered AI Tools for Classrooms
Learn how Khan Academy’s new Gemini-powered Khanmigo tools work, what research says about AI math accuracy, and how schools are governing classroom AI.
Google Classroom Integrates Gemini AI: What Educators Need to Know
Google is integrating Gemini AI into Google Classroom. Learn how this 'Guided Learning' tool impacts student learning and what recent research says.
Illinois District Invites Families and Students to Shape AI Policies
Joliet Township High School is launching an AI policy committee that includes parents and students. Learn why collaborative tech governance works best.
Why Schools Must Stop Letting EdTech Software Grade Itself
Discover why school districts are failing to measure the true classroom efficacy of EdTech purchases and how parents can demand better software accountability.
Teens Use AI to Skip the Thinking, and Classrooms Aren't Ready
70% of U.S. teens use AI for schoolwork, but classroom guidance lags. Learn how default AI tools act as answer machines and how families can teach AI literacy.
Google Integrates Free Princeton Review SAT Prep Into Gemini App
Google has partnered with The Princeton Review to launch free, full-length SAT practice tests in the Gemini app. Learn how parents can use this AI tool.
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.