January 13, 2026 |
By Laura Lurns
What happens when millions of learners decide to build AI skills on their own terms? A new report from the Philippines shows 95% report positive career outcomes—and the results reveal something important about how we learn at any age.
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January 13, 2026 |
By Laura Lurns
What if the way your child uses AI tools matters more than whether they use them at all? Estonia’s pioneering national program shows how structured AI integration can build critical thinking skills rather than replace them – and the principles apply at your kitchen table.
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January 13, 2026 |
By Laura Lurns
Pasco County Schools introduces thoughtful AI guidelines that prioritize teaching responsibility over restriction. High school students gain access to Microsoft Copilot while learning to label AI-assisted work—a model for families navigating technology in education.
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January 13, 2026 |
By Laura Lurns
When 66% of Blaine County voters said yes to a $7.7 million education levy, they sent a powerful message about community priorities. Here’s what this means for families navigating Idaho’s $82 million special education funding gap—and why parent advocacy matters more than ever.
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January 13, 2026 |
By Laura Lurns
California faces an $18 billion deficit, yet schools are actually gaining $7.4 billion in new funding. How is that possible – and how long will it last? The answer lies in an unexpected source: artificial intelligence.
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January 13, 2026 |
By Laura Lurns
What if getting into college was as simple as doing the work? California just eliminated the application guessing game for qualified students—complete your requirements, and 16 state universities will automatically say yes.
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January 12, 2026 |
By Laura Lurns
When a politician reverses a major campaign promise before even taking office, parents take notice. NYC’s incoming mayor just did exactly that on school governance – here’s what it means for the nearly one million students in the nation’s largest school system.
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January 12, 2026 |
By Laura Lurns
What happens when your child forms an emotional connection with an AI that can’t recognize distress? California just became the first state to require safety guardrails for companion chatbots serving minors—and the tragedies that prompted this law reveal why parents everywhere should pay attention.
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January 12, 2026 |
By Laura Lurns
When the leader of the nation’s largest school system reverses a major campaign promise, parents everywhere pay attention. What does this mean for family voice in education decisions?
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January 12, 2026 |
By Laura Lurns
When a politician reverses a major education promise before even taking office, parents pay attention. NYC’s new mayor now backs the mayoral control he once opposed—but promises to make parent voices heard in ways they haven’t been before.
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