Anthropic Agrees to Protections for Teachers Who Use Claude
AI giant will allow districts more contract protections for privacy and safety.
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News and trade press
Education Week
Students Who Turn to AI for Emotional Support Report Worse Mental Health
Some student uses of AI are associated with worse mental health and well-being outcomes.
AIAnalysis
Is AI Good or Bad for Learning? The Answer Isn't So Simple
A review of emerging research found that some use cases are more promising than others—but almost all offered caveats.
Lawsuit Blames a School-Issued Chromebook for Student’s Mental Health Crisis
The Chromebook was used to get feedback from an AI chatbot about mental health concerns.
Also reported byThe New York Times (Education)
Google's New Rules Hand Schools Hard Choices About AI and Search
The tech company plans to give schools an "on/off" switch for AI. They will soon have to decide.
Also reported byGovernment Technology (Education)
Can AI Take on the Grunt Work So Educators Can Focus on Student Learning?
A New York superintendent says the tech will help his district cut through red tape in transportation and other areas.
AIOpinion
You Can Use AI to Create Assessments in a Snap. You Shouldn’t (Opinion)
Here are five reasons to be cautious about using AI to build, score, or interpret education tests.
AIOpinion
The Research on AI in Education Is a Mess
Large-scale research syntheses on AI in education are deeply flawed.
AIAnalysis
Nearly 1 in 3 District and School Leaders Skip AI for Operations. Here’s What the Rest Do
School/district communications tops the list, EdWeek Research Center survey shows.
Also reported byTech & Learning
Teaching & learningOpinion
Students Need Data and AI Literacy (Opinion)
Students need opportunities to develop it, says this letter to the editor.
Teaching & learningAnalysis
Newer Educators Are Less Likely to Say Tech Helps Students Learn
Many teachers new to the profession are more sketpical than veterans about the value of devices.
Teaching & learningTutorial
3 Ways to Build Elementary Students' Digital Literacy Skills
Teachers suggest age-appropriate ways to talk about computers, the internet, and artificial intelligence.
Hackers Steal Personal Data of Millions of California Students in Massive Breach
The data breach involved Educational Testing Service, or ETS, which provides extensive services to California.
Also reported byGovernment Technology (Education)
We Need Research on AI in Schools. The Feds Should Fund It, Report Says
More research would help schools make better decisions about AI use in classrooms, educators say.
AIOpinion
How to Use AI With English Learners Without Encouraging Cognitive Offloading (Opinion)
Students need productive struggle to grasp a new language. Here’s where AI can—and can’t—fit in.
AIAnalysis
Can AI Crack the Code on Some of the Biggest Challenges in Schools?
Principals are using AI to help reduce student absenteeism, set teacher goals, and more.