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Do Digital Learning Platforms Actually Help Students Improve?
Discover how popular back-to-school apps like IXL and Rosetta Stone impact student learning, and what research says about using them effectively at home.
Why Popular Back-to-School Apps Fall Short as Standalone Teachers
Learn why popular learning apps like IXL and Rosetta Stone fail as standalone teachers, and how research shows parents can balance digital drills with human instruction.
Rosetta Stone Launches Sapphire to Boost Kids' Speaking Confidence
Rosetta Stone Sapphire debuts realistic conversational tools. Learn how these AI-driven features stack up against traditional language instruction.
Education.com Hits 40,000 Resources to Help Diverse Learners
Education.com expands its digital library to 40,000 resources. Discover how educators use scaffolding and personalized tools to support diverse learners.
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.
Summer Learning Apps: Why Math and Reading Need Different Strategies
Before buying summer learning app subscriptions, learn what research says about subject-specific summer learning loss and the mechanics of top EdTech tools.
IXL Consolidates Rosetta Stone Brand With Japan Deal
IXL Learning acquires Rosetta Stone rights in Japan, unifying the brand globally. Learn what this EdTech consolidation means for student data and language tools.