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Why an AI Tool That Makes Studying Harder Just Won a Major Award
Thea Study won the 2026 EdTech Breakthrough Award for its Socratic AI. Learn how Socratic tools boost memory retention and critical thinking for students.
Why a New Wave of Socratic AI Study Tools Is Winning Over Educators
Thea's 2026 EdTech Breakthrough win highlights Socratic AI tutoring. Learn why active recall and spaced repetition beat direct-answer bots for students.
Canvas Cyberattack Exposes Flaws in EdTech Data Security
A massive cyberattack on the Canvas learning platform exposes millions of student records. Here is what parents and educators need to know about the breach.
Canvas Hackers Deface School Logins With Extortion Threats
Hackers defaced school Canvas login pages with extortion threats following a massive data breach. Learn how this impacts students and what parents can do.
States Push Back Against Unvetted EdTech in Classrooms
As screen time concerns rise, states are debating strict new laws to regulate and vet K-12 education software. Here is what parents and educators need to know.
Canvas Data Breach Exposes Student Info: A Guide for Parents
Instructure, the maker of the Canvas learning platform, confirmed a data breach exposing student names and IDs. Learn how parents can protect their families.
Infinite Campus Confirms Staff Data Breach in Salesforce Hack
Infinite Campus confirmed a data breach exposing school staff details via a compromised Salesforce account. Learn why core student records remain secure.