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February 27
Montclair State Sets New AI Guidelines: Human Judgment Still Leads AI in education Montclair State Sets New AI Guidelines: Human Judgment Still Leads AI tools are now part of everyday learning—but Montclair State University's new guidelines remind us that human judgment still leads. Here's what families need to know about using AI as… Hilbert College Launches Humanities-Based AI Institute to Bridge Ethics and Technology AI in education Hilbert College Launches Humanities-Based AI Institute to Bridge Ethics and Technology What happens when a college pairs ethical inquiry with practical AI skills? Hilbert College just launched a program that's changing how we think about technology education—and what it means to… New PLC+ Model Shows How Schools Can Build Collective Teacher Efficacy While Fighting Burnout Innovation New PLC+ Model Shows How Schools Can Build Collective Teacher Efficacy While Fighting Burnout What if schools could actually retain great teachers while improving student outcomes? A new PLC+ framework shows how collaborative problem-solving and strategic AI use are transforming professional learning communities. Houston ISD Launches AI-Focused Campuses to Build Critical Thinking Skills AI in education Houston ISD Launches AI-Focused Campuses to Build Critical Thinking Skills Houston ISD just transformed two elementary schools into AI-focused campuses—and what they're teaching fifth- and sixth-graders might surprise you. Here's why this matters for your family. Alabama’s New Cyber Institute Bridges Classroom Learning with Real-World Innovation Innovation Alabama’s New Cyber Institute Bridges Classroom Learning with Real-World Innovation A new Research Institute in Alabama is bringing together cyber technology, AI, and engineering under one roof—with professional development for teachers across the state. Here's why parents should pay attention. How China Is Bringing AI Education to 140,000 Students—and Why It Matters AI in education How China Is Bringing AI Education to 140,000 Students—and Why It Matters What happens when 140,000 students get access to AI education designed for how their brains actually develop? China's latest initiative shows what's possible when technology meets developmental science—building real skills… Multi-Country Study Reveals Major Gaps in Teacher Training for Math Learning Differences Dyscalculia Multi-Country Study Reveals Major Gaps in Teacher Training for Math Learning Differences A groundbreaking international study confirms what many parents have suspected: most teachers receive almost no training to recognize children struggling with mathematical learning differences. With roughly one child in every… New National AI Literacy Framework Prepares Learners for Tomorrow’s Workforce AI in education New National AI Literacy Framework Prepares Learners for Tomorrow’s Workforce A new federal framework just made AI literacy part of standard education—and that changes everything for how we prepare our children for the future workforce. Milwaukee Charter School Expands Project-Based Learning to Middle School Innovation Milwaukee Charter School Expands Project-Based Learning to Middle School A Milwaukee charter school just became the first in Wisconsin to join a national network of innovative schools—and that's not the biggest news. Starting fall 2026, Pathways High will bring… Global Partnership for Education Pledges $15 Billion to Transform Learning for 750 Million Children Innovation Global Partnership for Education Pledges $15 Billion to Transform Learning for 750 Million Children What if $15 billion could transform learning for 750 million children worldwide? A landmark global summit in Rome this June aims to do exactly that—and early results show this systemic…