Education
College students using deepfakes to harass could be investigated, punished under proposed law
A Louisiana legislative committee has advanced a bill that would add the creation of deepfakes to a list of punishable offenses for college students and employees.
Report: Digital classroom tools could improve teacher retention, student outcomes
Burnout and career departures among the nation’s teacher workforce can have significant effects on the outcomes of their students.
Gen Z increasingly skeptical of — and angry about — artificial intelligence
A new Gallup survey of 14- to 29-year-olds shows growing misgivings from a generation poised to enter higher education and a workforce changed by AI.
Fewer phones and more books — Utah governor commends new education laws
A bell-to-bell cellphone ban and an early literacy plan were among Spencer Cox’s priorities this year, while other new laws may help take students’ attention away from social media.
Surveys highlight AI’s growth, uncertain future in higher education
A national Gallup poll and a statewide survey for California State University found widespread use of the tech, albeit with worries about a lack of clear policies and training.
NYC’s Education Dept. is releasing a long-awaited AI policy. Some schools already have their own.
Schools have embraced a wide variety of approaches, from policies outlining acceptable use, to bans, to no formal discussion of AI at all.
Buying a ‘loot box’ in an online game? Some of the swag could help public schools under a Colorado bill
A bill aimed at enhancing data privacy for children would also subject online gaming add-on transactions to a 5% fee.
Manhattan proposal for NYC’s first AI-focused public high school sparks pushback
Manhattan High School superintendent with ties to Google wants to open Next Generation Technology High School. The school promises to “expand pathways connected to high-growth technology careers.”
Virginia lawmakers propose guardrails for artificial intelligence use in education
As Virginia schools adopt AI and students spend more time on screens, state lawmakers question the technology’s impact on students’ safety, critical thinking and learning skills.
AI images scandalized a California elementary school. Now the state is pushing new safeguards.
An incident with Adobe AI software is raising question about whether the California Department of Education can effectively patrol a new technology.
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Screen time limits for young children goes to Alabama governor
Ross’ bill expands the limitations to 90 minutes per day for children ages two through four years old and prohibits individual screen usage.
New Google partnership a ‘sizable investment’ in AI for teachers
Tech giant won’t attach a price tag to 3-year agreement with ISTE+ASCD.
In digital-first era, NJ librarians demand more affordable e-books
Bill targets publishers’ pricey restrictions on digital content.
Tennessee platform looks to connect academic research with business
The Tennessee Innovation Exchange provides a central repository for institutions and the private sector to partner and showcase their expertise.
As school cellphone bans gain in popularity, lawmakers say it’s time to go bell-to-bell
Despite restrictions, students say they still have access to devices during the school day.
States turn to predictive tech to improve student performance
Student test scores across the U.S. are lower than they have been in decades. Schools that leverage tools to benchmark and predict their performance can help teachers better address learning gaps, experts say.
Report card finds ‘room for improvement’ in states’ school cell phone policies
Just two states — North Dakota and Rhode Island — have implemented what several groups described as a “gold standard” bell-to-bell policy. Others have more work to do.
Reddit briefly blocked on university network
Catholic University in Washington, D.C. said an automated system flagged the platform during a routine scan, and it was quickly reversed after pushback. Some worry it sets a dangerous precedent for the future.
Denver schools blocking students’ access to ChatGPT over concerns about group chats, adult content
District officials said the popular AI chatbot’s new features could lead to cyberbullying and expose students to content related to self-harm and violence.
Inside Eric Adams’ school Chromebook spending spree in New York City
The Adams administration shelled out north of $320 million to give public school students Chromebooks that connect to the internet through cell service. Most already have internet at home.
