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How Illinois Middle Schoolers Built a Newscast From Scratch Using AI
Learn how Illinois middle schoolers used Gemini to build a school newscast, and discover what research says about safely using AI to boost creativity.
How Google's Real-Time AI Translation Impacts Student Writing
Google's new AI translation and dictation tools promise seamless communication, but studies show automated rewriting changes how students learn writing skills.
Rising Costs and Privacy Issues Threaten School Chromebook Programs
As school laptop programs face funding cuts and rising AI-driven hardware prices, intense student surveillance is quietly expanding into families' homes.
NSW Schools Roll Out Secure Visitor iPads and Google Handwriting Fonts
Learn how the latest NSW education updates (including secure visitor iPads, Google Workspace fonts, and Canvas LMS licensing) affect student writing and safety.
Turnitin Data: 15% of Student Essays Now Mostly AI-Generated
Turnitin data reveals 15% of student essays are now majority AI-generated. Learn how schools are reacting and how to protect your child from false accusations.
Why School Firewalls Can’t Protect Student Data Anymore
School firewalls are no longer enough. Learn why cloud security and student accounts are the new battleground for protecting K-12 data from cyberattacks.