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January 6
Duolingo Opens AI-Powered Learning Feedback to All Users in January AI in education Duolingo Opens AI-Powered Learning Feedback to All Users in January What if understanding your mistakes mattered more than just marking them wrong? Duolingo is opening its AI-powered feedback tool to all users in January, and the research on why personalized… South Korean Tech Company Brings Multi-Sensory XR Learning Platform Worldwide AI in education South Korean Tech Company Brings Multi-Sensory XR Learning Platform Worldwide What happens when AI-powered immersive technology promises to transform how children learn? A new global expansion brings multi-sensory XR platforms to education—but the research reveals what technology still can't replace.
January 5
Colleges Quietly Deploy AI to Screen Essays and Reshape Admissions Process AI in education Colleges Quietly Deploy AI to Screen Essays and Reshape Admissions Process When your child's college essay arrives at the admissions office, who reads it first—a tired human reviewer or an algorithm that never sleeps? A growing number of universities are quietly…
January 2
UAE Becomes First Nation to Mandate AI Education Starting at Age Four AI in education UAE Becomes First Nation to Mandate AI Education Starting at Age Four What if an entire nation decided every child should understand artificial intelligence—starting at age four? The UAE just made that decision, becoming the first country to mandate AI education from… Punjab Launches Free AI Career Guidance Labs in Government Schools AI in education Punjab Launches Free AI Career Guidance Labs in Government Schools What happens when a government decides every child—not just those in private schools—deserves real career guidance? Punjab just launched 25 free AI-powered career labs that give public school students the… Wisconsin Special Education Funding Falls Short of Budget Promises Education policy Wisconsin Special Education Funding Falls Short of Budget Promises When lawmakers promise 42% special education reimbursement but deliver 35%, someone has to make up the difference. For Wisconsin families, that gap means hard choices are coming to a school… Mississippi Raises the Bar on School Grades While Parents Wonder What It Means Education policy Mississippi Raises the Bar on School Grades While Parents Wonder What It Means What happens when 65 percent of schools earn good grades? Mississippi raises the bar. Here's what every parent needs to know about the new accountability standards—and why your expectations matter…
January 1
Ohio Mandates Free Tutoring for Students Building Math Skills Without Providing Funding Education policy Ohio Mandates Free Tutoring for Students Building Math Skills Without Providing Funding Nearly one-third of Ohio students scored at limited math proficiency—and now the state is mandating intensive tutoring to help them build skills. But here's the catch: schools must find the… Federal Court Affirms Parents’ Right to Know About Children’s School Experiences Education policy Federal Court Affirms Parents’ Right to Know About Children’s School Experiences When it comes to knowing what's happening with your child at school, should parents be informed? A federal court just weighed in with a clear answer—and it may change how… Florida Boosts School Safety and Mental Health Funding With $300 Million Investment Education policy Florida Boosts School Safety and Mental Health Funding With $300 Million Investment Florida's new budget proposal pairs $300 million in school safety funding with significant mental health investments. For parents wondering whether schools have the resources to keep children both safe and…