End of ESSER Extensions, K-12 App Use, & Safer Chatbot Tools: THE Journal News of the Week (4/4/25)
04/04/25
In this episode of THE Journal Insider Podcast Shorts, host Rhea Kelly discusses the U.S. Department of Education's cancellation of COVID relief funding extensions, the widespread use of educational apps in K-12 schools, and Character.ai's new Parental Insights feature. Key points include the impact on nearly $3 billion in unspent funds, challenges faced by teachers and parents in using multiple apps, and new safety measures for young chatbot users.
00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:18 COVID Relief Funding Extensions Canceled
00:55 Survey on Educational Apps in K-12 Schools
01:35 Character.ai's New Parental Insights Feature
02:10 Conclusion and Further Resources
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