EdTech News
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Rethinking Male Teacher Recruiting and the Rise of AI 'Baby Slop'
Discover the real impact of male teachers on student achievement and learn how to protect toddlers from low-quality, AI-generated 'baby slop' videos.
Court Dismisses Privacy Lawsuit Against Classroom Tech Provider
Federal court dismisses a student privacy lawsuit against Renaissance Learning, highlighting why families struggle to challenge classroom data tracking.
California Law Stops EdTech Companies From Training AI on Student Data
California’s new AB 1159 law bans edtech companies from using student data to train AI models. Learn what this landmark privacy law means for your family.
LAUSD’s Bold Screen Time Ban Sparks Debate on Classroom Tech Limits
LAUSD's strict screen time limits are reshaping K-12 digital policies. Learn how these new guidelines balance device usage with real academic achievement.
California Shuts Down EdTech Student Data Sharing for AI Training
Learn how California's new AB 1159 law bans EdTech companies from using student data to train AI models and extends privacy protections to college students.
California Bans EdTech Companies From Using Student Data to Train AI
California passes AB 1159, a new student privacy law banning edtech companies from using student data to train AI and expanding protections to college.
Why Schools Must Balance Screen Limits with Career Readiness
As school districts crack down on classroom screens, researchers warn that banning technology outright risks leaving students unprepared for a digital workforce.
Why Blanket Classroom Screen Bans Miss the Mark for Real Learning
School districts and states are restricting classroom screens. Learn why experts say active digital learning is more valuable than rigid screen-time bans.
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.
Los Angeles Schools Pass Landmark Limits on Classroom Screen Time
The Los Angeles Unified School District has banned classroom screens before second grade. Learn what these strict limits mean for parents and educators.
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.
Why School Tech Experts Say Screen Time Limits Aren't the Answer
As states pass strict classroom screen time limits, CoSN warns against rigid caps. Learn how parents can advocate for active, purposeful classroom tech.