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education1 month ago

AFT and Microsoft seal enforceable AI privacy pact for classrooms

The American Federation of Teachers and Microsoft have reached a landmark, legally enforceable AI privacy deal for schools, including 10 protections that bar using student or teacher data to train AI (except for narrow safety purposes), prohibit tracking students, require human oversight for AI decisions, and mandate clear explanations to educators and families. Districts can adopt the standards starting November 1, with ongoing talks about extending similar safeguards to OpenAI and Anthropic. The pact aims to fill regulatory gaps left by the lack of federal rules and holds Microsoft liable for breaches; the UFT is a partner in the initiative, reflecting broader moves to curb AI in education.

via politico.com|
#ai-in-education#american-federation-of-teachers#education
Global pupil progress stalls as parental engagement wanes and tech use rises
world1 month ago

Global pupil progress stalls as parental engagement wanes and tech use rises

New PISA results show 15-year-olds in many high‑income countries scoring at historic lows in math, reading and science, with families' engagement in their kids’ schooling declining since 2022. Students whose families check in weekly on schoolwork score about 35 points higher in science, while classroom digital distraction is linked to weaker results. Asian nations (Japan, Korea, China, Singapore, Taiwan) lead the rankings, the U.S. sits around OECD averages but has declined, and Estonia, the UK, and New Zealand also perform well. Overall, higher AI use is associated with lower scores, though some systems in Asia leverage AI effectively under strong teacher leadership to support learning.

via NBC News|
#ai-in-education#digital-distraction#education
Nation’s Two Largest Districts Reimpose AI Restrictions in Classrooms
education1 month ago

Nation’s Two Largest Districts Reimpose AI Restrictions in Classrooms

New York City and Los Angeles Unified School Districts have moved to restrict generative AI use for the 2026-27 school year: NYC bans student-facing AI in K–8 and limits high school tools to a approved set, while LAUSD imposes a one-year moratorium on AI on district devices for all students. Both districts had previously loosened rules and now face continued advocacy from parent-teacher-student coalitions as they work toward longer-term policies, pilots, and safeguards with metrics to assess AI tools.

via techpolicy.press|
#ai-in-education#chatgpt#education
LA Schools Freeze AI Tools for Students Across All Grades
education1 month ago

LA Schools Freeze AI Tools for Students Across All Grades

Los Angeles Unified School District will impose a broad moratorium on most artificial intelligence use by students at every grade level for the upcoming school year, mirroring a NYC ban. The move reflects parental concerns about technology and screen time in childhood and follows the district’s existing restrictions on cellphones and laptop use.

via The New York Times|
#ai-in-education#education#education-policy
education1 month ago

NYC pauses AI for younger students, bets on high‑school AI literacy pilots

New York City will implement a one-year ban on student-facing AI for students in grades 2–8 for the 2026–27 school year, affecting about 600,000 pupils, while launching five high school AI pilots for up to 50,000 students. The policy includes exceptions (assistive technology for certain students, English language learners, coding assignments, and e‑books) and imposes limited screen time on devices. The city will monitor outcomes with a stakeholder coalition to shape future plans, amid a broader national debate over AI in schools and privacy protections.

via Politico|
#ai-in-education#data-privacy#education
NYC Proposes Ban on Student AI Tools Through 8th Grade and Tightens Screen Time
education1 month ago

NYC Proposes Ban on Student AI Tools Through 8th Grade and Tightens Screen Time

New York City will ban student-facing AI tools for 2-K through 8th grade, bar personal devices for pre-K through 2nd grade (classrooms may still use smart boards), and impose screen-time caps—30 minutes for grades 3–5 and 45 minutes for middle school—with high schools limited to AI use in pilots. Teachers can use approved AI for planning and translation, but not for grading or counseling; exceptions exist for assessments and certain student groups as the city finalizes enforcement and rollout amid ongoing debate.

via Chalkbeat|
#ai-in-education#education#new-york-city
Harvard's AI Professor Avatars Mentor Founders in a $699 Startup Boot Camp
business1 month ago

Harvard's AI Professor Avatars Mentor Founders in a $699 Startup Boot Camp

Harvard Business School launched HBS Foundry, an eight-week online startup boot camp that uses AI-generated versions of faculty to help participants refine ideas, rehearse investor pitches, and prep for customer interactions, all for $699. The program aims to scale entrepreneurial education beyond campus, with founders praising round‑the‑clock AI coaching and the sense of connection to real professors, while still valuing human peer forums and guidance.

via inc.com|
#ai-in-education#business#entrepreneurship
Advocates urge pause on Google's AI in classrooms over safety and learning risks
technology2 months ago

Advocates urge pause on Google's AI in classrooms over safety and learning risks

A Common Sense Media report warns that Google's AI-powered Search, including AI Mode and AI Overviews based on Gemini models, creates safety and learning risks in K–12 classrooms by spreading misinformation, enabling easy homework completion, and complicating literacy goals, prompting calls from educators and advocates to disable or limit AI features and even drop Google products amid liability concerns.

via Mashable|
#ai-in-education#classroom-safety#education-policy
Melania Trump Leads Global EdTech Coalition at Inaugural Summit
world6 months ago

Melania Trump Leads Global EdTech Coalition at Inaugural Summit

First Lady Melania Trump launches Fostering the Future Together, a global coalition of 45 nations and major tech firms to expand children’s access to technology and education, focusing on EdTech tools, AI in education, online safety, and digital literacy; the two-day summit at the State Department and White House gathers world leaders and industry partners to advance public-private collaborations and regional initiatives.

via The White House (.gov)|
#ai-in-education#digital-safety#edtech
AI Education Playbook: Prosper, Prepare, Protect
education9 months ago

AI Education Playbook: Prosper, Prepare, Protect

Brookings researchers warn that the early AI wave in K-12 could do more harm than good unless AI is used thoughtfully; they propose a three-pillar framework—Prosper (AI-enhanced learning), Prepare (teacher training, co-creation, and literacy), and Protect (privacy, safety, mental health, and regulatory guardrails)—with recommendations for governments, tech companies, schools, and families to implement over the next three years to maximize benefits and minimize risks.

via Brookings|
#ai-in-education#ai-literacy#education
U.S. Education Department Unveils $169M for Postsecondary Improvement
education9 months ago

U.S. Education Department Unveils $169M for Postsecondary Improvement

The U.S. Department of Education has allocated $169 million through the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education to support innovative projects in AI, civil discourse, accreditation reform, and workforce-aligned short-term programs, aiming to enhance teaching, learning, and student success in higher education.

via U.S. Department of Education (.gov)|
#accreditation-reform#ai-in-education#civil-discourse
NYU Professor's AI Oral Exams Reveal Student Performance Insights
education9 months ago

NYU Professor's AI Oral Exams Reveal Student Performance Insights

An NYU professor used AI-powered oral exams to better assess student understanding and combat the limitations of traditional written assignments, which often lack genuine comprehension. The experiment involved AI conducting and grading live oral exams, demonstrating a scalable and potentially fairer assessment method in the AI era, despite some student stress and mixed preferences.

via Business Insider|
#ai-in-education#ai-oral-exams#education
Colleges Revisit Old-School Exams to Combat AI Cheating
education1 year ago

Colleges Revisit Old-School Exams to Combat AI Cheating

Stanford professor Jure Leskovec discusses how AI has prompted a shift in assessment methods, with his class switching from open-book exams to paper exams to better evaluate student knowledge amidst AI advancements. He emphasizes the importance of human skills and domain expertise, advocating for re-skilling and new teaching approaches to prepare students for an AI-augmented workforce. Despite AI's rapid growth, Leskovec believes we are still in the early stages of developing effective solutions for integrating AI into education and work.

via Fortune|
#ai-in-education#ai-skills#education