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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Is Your School's EdTech Actually Proven? What the Science Reveals
Learn which K-12 math apps actually improve learning. Explore new research on edtech effect sizes and how they compare to tutoring and smaller class sizes.
Khan Academy Adds Visual AI and Teacher Controls to Khanmigo
Khan Academy's Khanmigo now features Gemini-powered math diagrams and strict teacher review tools. Learn what the research says about AI in classrooms.
Is Your School's EdTech Working? How to Measure True Learning
Learn how to evaluate school-approved educational technology using rigorous research, dosage guidelines, and strategies to prevent AI tutor answer leakage.
Khan Academy Unveils New Adaptive Assessments to Target Learning Gaps
Discover how Khan Academy's new adaptive interim assessments connect testing with targeted learning paths to help K-12 students reach grade-level math goals.
Why Kids Need More Active Practice: And How AI Can Help
Discover why active, varied practice is essential for student mastery, and how hybrid AI tools can help parents and teachers provide personalized support.
Why Schools Must Define the Problem Before Buying New AI Tools
Discover why rushing to adopt AI in schools often backfires and how parents and educators can focus on structured, teacher-led tools to boost math grades.
Khan Academy Launches New Class Games Focused on Skill Mastery
Khan Academy launches Gem Challenges and Gem Jam, gamifying math mastery. Learn how research on growth mindset and class competition impacts student learning.
Why Flashy EdTech Gamification Can Backfire on Student Learning
Learn why flashy educational app rewards can hurt student motivation, and how parents can support productive struggle using research-backed digital tools.
New Open Platform Aims to Standardize AI in K-12 Classrooms
The Chan Zuckerberg-backed Learning Commons has launched an open AI platform to align classroom tech with state standards. Here is what families need to know.
How Successful High Schools Get Students to Care About SAT Prep
Discover how successful school leaders get high school students to buy into SAT practice, backed by key insights on test prep and student motivation.
Why Middle Schoolers Abandon AI Math Tutors When Asked to Think
Learn why a new study shows middle schoolers abandon Socratic AI tutors like Khanmigo when forced to think, and how parents can make AI math tools work.
Classroom Apps Leak Student Data, Spurring New Utah Privacy Law
A BYU study found classroom apps frequently leak student data to advertisers, leading to Utah's strict new H.B. 55 law. Learn how to protect your kids.
