The UK moves another step closer to banning phones in schoolsIt follows countries like France and Italy in restricting phones during class.By S. Fielding, 02.19.2024
The FTC wants to strengthen COPPA to make it harder for companies to monetize kids’ dataThe proposal aims to limit surveillance of data generated in academic settings.By M. Saleh, 12.21.2023
Microsoft wants students to develop better online research habitsTeachers can use Teams to ensure students aren't relying on misinformation.By J. Fingas, 02.09.2023
ChatGPT (barely) passed graduate business and law examsThe AI isn't about to get a scholarship.By J. Fingas, 01.26.2023
FTC says ed tech company Chegg exposed data belonging to 40 million usersThe info included students' religions and sexual orientations.By J. Fingas, 10.31.2022
SpaceX wants to put Starlink internet on rural school busesThe pilot would keep kids online during lengthy rides home.By J. Fingas, 09.22.2022
The Los Angeles Unified School District is dealing with a ransomware attackThe Los Angeles Unified School District was targeted over Labor Day weekend.By J. Conditt, 09.06.2022
Uber Eats now delivers office and school suppliesThe Office Depot team-up will help you get binders and pens on time.By J. Fingas, 08.15.2022
Google adds auto-transcription and simplified grading to its education toolsStudents will have an easier time catching up on virtual classes.By J. Fingas, 06.07.2022
Google's Screencast app for Chrome OS lets teachers record video lessonsThe company is also making it easier for educators to moderate wireless casting.By I. Bonifacic, 06.07.2022
A US college is shutting down for good following a ransomware attackLincoln College was unable to access recruitment and fundraising systems for months.By K. Holt, 05.09.2022
Google Classroom will help teachers monitor progress with practice setsStudents will get instant feedback and help.By J. Fingas, 03.16.2022
UK schools will use facial recognition to speed up lunch paymentsBut is it worth trading privacy for a faster queue?By J. Fingas, 10.17.2021
Google Assistant has a morning routine for schoolchildrenThere's also an interactive periodic table to help with science lessons.By J. Fingas, 08.11.2021
New York is the first state to temporarily ban facial recognition in schoolsOfficials want to study privacy and security issues first.By J. Fingas, 12.23.2020
Ford's autonomous cars are delivering fresh produce in MiamiTaking food to students builds on Ford's existing self-driving tests.By J. Fingas, 12.07.2020
AT&T offers cheap wireless data to teachers and students stuck at homeTeachers only get free service if enough students are signed up, though.By J. Fingas, 11.12.2020
Facebook launches Campus to keep college kids connected (again)Facebook is making Facebook more like old Facebook.By C. Velazco, 09.10.2020
Schools might not have enough laptops for students this fallEven older laptops might be problematic.By J. Fingas, 08.16.2020
'Minecraft: Education Edition' is available on ChromebooksThe Chrome OS release supports cross-platform play with all other versions.By I. Bonifacic, 08.10.2020