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An Internet outage is affecting all networks at a public school district in Illinois, complicated by the 1:1 device plan the district typically relies upon. Teachers and students are back to pencils and papers this week.

The acquisition combines live tutoring with AI-driven assessments, offering an alternative model for personalized literacy instruction. It’s indicative of growing interest in AI-powered tutoring.

The online learning platform Udemy has seen a fivefold increase in AI-related enrollments this year, but some experts warn against falling for hype that frames AI as a quick fix for issues in education and the workforce.

Websites and IT systems for the state's college-scholarship program and education savings account program are not working due to an unspecified technology disruption.

Greenwich school leaders are notifying families, particularly of middle school students, that a new law went into effect in Connecticut this week requiring an operator's license to ride e-bikes and e-scooters.

The Georgia Fintech Academy, a partnership between the University System of Georgia and some of the world’s largest payments companies, says it has served more than 10,000 students since it was established in 2018.

High school teacher Adam Whitmore received a Teacher of the Year award from the nonprofit Air and Space Forces Association, which has chapters in every state as well as in other countries.

Upper Dublin School District officials plan to install BusPatrol technology on 30 buses next month in an effort to help keep students safe at bus stops, as part of a new partnership.

Assembly Bill 1064, the Leading Ethical AI Development for Kids Act, aims to safeguard children from harmful companion chatbots. Lawmakers approved the bill and it is now awaiting action from Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Across the country, 35 states have laws or rules limiting cellphones and other electronic devices in school, including 18 states and the District of Columbia where phones aren’t allowed during school.

Researchers at two universities designed and tested AI classmates, to help real middle schoolers practice math modeling. The characters have successfully engaged the students, who have praised their realism.

A new UNESCO report cautions that artificial intelligence has the potential to threaten students’ access to quality education. The organization calls for a focus on people, to ensure digital tools enhance education.

The Science Center was long a place where generations of Pinellas County, Fla., schoolchildren attended summer camps, field trips and after-school programs.

State Rep. Nikki Rivera has introduced legislation to ensure charter school students are taught by certified teachers, citing the risks of fully AI-driven instruction. It highlights the ongoing conversation around AI in instruction.

A new survey of school IT leaders from the Consortium for School Networking highlights strong interest in AI’s potential, tempered by early stage maturity and ongoing risks that hinder broader adoption.

Over the past few years, there has been case after case of school-age children using deepfake technologies to prank or bully their classmates. And it keeps getting easier to do.

Matthew Schmidt of the University of Georgia is working to enhance virtual learning tools across the state through a new educational project that he’s calling Gaming 4 Good.

The education sector has seen a swift rise in cybersecurity incidents since 2024, but training, awareness and tools can help ease incidents and response time.