A new survey reveals how teens are quietly building their understanding of the world through AI tools their parents don't recognize, don't use, and by their own admission, don't understand.

A recent survey found that 71% of Americans support cell phone limitations in schools in some form, while only 29% oppose any restrictions. The post 1 in 5 Americans think phones should be completely...

Internal documents from Google filed in a court case have revealed schools described as a 'pipeline of future users,' with student loyalty potentially lasting 'for life' through Chromebooks.

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Students’ views of AI teachers shape learning. Trust, personalization, and social interactions with chatbots are crucial for future education.

Past education tech hype shows that rapid adoption rarely brings lasting benefits. AI in schools needs humility, evidence and careful experimentation to succeed

The Rockingham County school board removed two books from school libraries and discussed scaling back technology used in elementary schools at Monday night’s school board meeting.

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The Miami school district, the third-largest in the United States, initially banned AI chatbots before adopting them. This policy change aims to integrate 100,000 students into the future of AI. AI tools, such as Google Gemini, are now being used to enhance education and prepare students for future technologies. This initiative demonstrates how schools can embrace new technologies to evolve.

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A version of this column originally appeared in Michigan Advance. Technology has seemingly taken over everything, from the way we shop to the way we communicate, and even the way we raise our children...