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How Khan Academy Is Redesigning Its AI Tutor for Real Learning
Learn how Khan Academy is redesigning its AI tutor, Khanmigo, to prevent students from skipping difficult math work, backed by new learning research.
Why Khan Academy Is Changing How AI Tutors Help Students Learn
Khan Academy’s Sal Khan admits early AI tutoring fell short. Learn how new research-backed designs aim to reduce cognitive strain and boost math scores.
Five Crucial Questions to Ask About Classroom Technology
Learn how to evaluate educational technology using a new five-question framework and academic research on productive struggle and ESSA evidence tiers.
Khan Academy Adds Free, State-Aligned Texas Science Courses
Khan Academy launches three new TEKS-aligned science courses for Texas schools, offering free middle and high school curriculum funded by ExxonMobil.
Khan Academy Launches Free TEKS-Aligned Math Courses
Khan Academy expands its free, TEKS-aligned math courses for Texas students from third grade to high school, adding new Statistics and Financial Math options.
Google Adds Study Notebooks and SAT Prep to Gemini: What to Know
Google launches Gemini study notebooks with free SAT prep. Learn how this AI tool tracks student progress and what parents should know about privacy.
How Khan Academy’s New Features Use Group Goals to Motivate Students
Khan Academy updates its platform with Gem Challenges and Missions, using collaborative goals and gamification to boost student motivation and practice.
Why Khan Academy Is Rebuilding Its AI Tutor Inside the Classroom
Khan Academy is redesigning Khanmigo to embed AI tutoring directly into lessons. Learn what classroom pilots reveal about AI help versus productive struggle.
How AI Search Is Changing the Study Tools Families Use
A new EdTech index reveals how ChatGPT and Claude are replacing Google search for parents, while research warns of rising student reliance on AI homework.
The Rise of 'AI-First' Schools: What It Means for Students
A new 'AI-first' school model aims to automate academic instruction. Learn what the research says about replacing teachers with artificial intelligence.
Khan Academy Launches New AI-Powered Classroom Dashboard
Khan Academy launched a redesigned classroom dashboard with AI teacher tools. Learn how these updates impact mastery learning and student engagement.
Khan Academy Revamps AI Tutor After Low Student Usage
Khan Academy is redesigning its AI tutor, Khanmigo, after finding only 15% of students use it. Learn how the new features aim to improve independent learning.