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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.
How Schools Are Navigating District-Wide AI Rollouts
As school districts move past basic AI experiments, parents and educators must navigate the complex trade-offs of safety, tutoring cost, and data privacy.
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.
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.
Khan Academy Launches Free Texas-Aligned Courses to Support Students
Learn how Khan Academy’s new free, TEKS-aligned courses and study plans help Texas students master math and science without added academic pressure.
Google Opens Gemini to All Students, Leaving Schools to Catch Up
Google has opened its Gemini chatbot to students of all ages. Learn how schools are reacting, what research says about AI tutoring, and how families can adapt.
Why 15-Minute Advisory Periods Are Ruining SAT Prep (and How to Fix It)
Discover why traditional high school advisory periods fail at SAT prep and how embedding bite-sized, subject-specific questions daily improves student scores.
How Schools Are Moving Beyond Standardized Lessons and A-F Grades
Learn how schools are replacing one-size-fits-all lessons and A-F grades with AI-assisted personalized learning and human-centered teaching models.
Beyond Screen Time: Why Schools Must Prove EdTech Actually Works
The Department of Education's new guidance urges schools to judge AI and classroom tech by learning outcomes rather than simple screen time and usage.
Why School AI Tools Fail Without Better Training and Workflows
The U.S. Department of Education urges schools to focus on learning outcomes over classroom screen time as new research shows AI needs mastery learning.