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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.
Beyond Blooket: How to Choose the Right Classroom Review Tool
Discover how schools are shifting from speed-based games to tools like Wayground, and what research says about using gamified tools to boost student recall.
Why Utah Just Cracked Down on Classroom App Data Tracking
Learn how a BYU study on classroom app data tracking prompted Utah's strict new student privacy law, H.B. 55, and what it means for your child's data.
School Apps Found Secretly Sharing Student Data with Advertisers
A two-year technical study found that 52% of classroom apps violate privacy contracts, leading to strict new student data laws. What parents need to know.
Utah Targets School App Data Leaks with Strict New Privacy Law
A BYU study found that over half of tested school apps leak student data, leading Utah to pass H.B. 55 to audit and terminate violating EdTech contracts.
How India's Free Educational Apps Are Transforming Student Learning
Discover how India's free education apps like DIKSHA and SATHEE impact learning, and how research shows parents can make these digital tools highly effective.
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.