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The UK moves another step closer to banning phones in schools
The United Kingdom has announced new guidelines for schools to implement phone bans. They range from no phones allowed on school property to keeping devices off in bags.
The FTC wants to strengthen COPPA to make it harder for companies to monetize kids’ data
The FTC is proposing changes to the COPPA to make it harder for tech companies to track and monetize children’s data.
Microsoft wants students to develop better online research habits
Microsoft has unveiled a search 'coach' in Teams that helps students search for reliable sources and spot misinformation.
ChatGPT (barely) passed graduate business and law exams
ChatGPT is good enough to pass some graduate business and law exams... but it won't earn a scholarship.
FTC says ed tech company Chegg exposed data belonging to 40 million users
The FTC has taken action against education provider Chegg for allegedly 'careless' data security that exposed data for over 40 million users.
SpaceX wants to put Starlink internet on rural school buses
A SpaceX pilot program will put Starlink satellite internet access aboard school buses to keep rural students online.
The Los Angeles Unified School District is dealing with a ransomware attack
The Los Angeles Unified School District is navigating a ransomware attack that originated over Labor Day weekend. It hasn't disrupted school operations and classes are scheduled as usual.
Uber Eats now delivers office and school supplies
Uber is now delivering school supplies thanks to a team-up with Office Depot.
Google adds auto-transcription and simplified grading to its education tools
Google has given Classroom and Workspace big upgrades that include tools to help students catch up when they miss classes.
Google's Screencast app for Chrome OS lets teachers record video lessons
In its ongoing push to corner the education market, Google is introducing new classroom-specific features to Chrome OS.
A US college is shutting down for good following a ransomware attack
Lincoln College was unable to access recruitment and fundraising systems for months.
Google Classroom will help teachers monitor progress with practice sets
Google Classroom will soon offer practice sets that let students gauge their knowledge before any tests.
UK schools will use facial recognition to speed up lunch payments
UK schools are using facial recognition to speed up payments in canteens, raising privacy concerns.
Google Assistant has a morning routine for schoolchildren
Google is adding tools to help kids get back to school, including a morning checklist on Nest Hubs and a periodic table in web searches.
New York is the first state to temporarily ban facial recognition in schools
New York state is suspending the use of facial recognition in schools until it can study the privacy and security implications.
Ford's autonomous cars are delivering fresh produce in Miami
Ford and Argo AI have launched a pilot that uses self-driving cars to deliver fresh produce to Miami-area students learning at home during the pandemic.
AT&T offers cheap wireless data to teachers and students stuck at home
AT&T is giving teachers free wireless data service to cope with the pandemic, but only if enough students sign up for discounted plans.
Facebook launches Campus to keep college kids connected (again)
With a new school year upon us, Facebook is embracing its history with the launch of Facebook Campus, college-only social network.
Schools might not have enough laptops for students this fall
Acer and others are warning of laptop shortages for the return to school due to the pandemic, particularly Chromebooks.
'Minecraft: Education Edition' is available on Chromebooks
Minecraft: Education Edition is finally making its way to the most popular school computing platform in the US.
