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    4 Ways Schools Are Using Google AI Tools for Teaching, Learning, and Administration

    In a recent blog post, Google shared an array of education customer stories, showcasing ways schools and districts are using AI tools like Gemini and NotebookLM to transform both learning and administrative tasks. 04/07/2025

    • Artificial Intelligence
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    Report: Enterprises Are Embracing Agentic AI

    According to a new report from SnapLogic, 50% of enterprises are already deploying AI agents, and another 32% plan to do so within the next 12 months.. 04/07/2025

    • Research
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    Copilot Updates Aim to Personalize AI

    Microsoft has introduced a range of updates to its Copilot platform, marking a new phase in its effort to deliver what it calls a "true AI companion" that adapts to individual users' needs, preferences and routines. 04/04/2025

    • Artificial Intelligence
  • End of ESSER Extensions, K-12 App Use, & Safer Chatbot Tools: THE Journal News of the Week (4/4/25)

    This week on THEJournal.com: ED cancels ESSER extensions, survey on K-12 app use, and Character.ai's Parental Insights feature. 04/04/2025

    • Podcast
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    Security Researchers Identify Generative AI 'Vishing' Attack

    A new report from researchers at Ontinue's Cyber Defense Center has identified a complex, multi-stage cyber attack that leveraged social engineering, remote access tools, and signed binaries to infiltrate and persist within a target network. 04/03/2025

    • Cybersecurity
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    New AI Teaching Assistant Helps Make Lesson Plans with VR Content

    Virtual and augmented reality solution provider Lobaki has introduced Lobaki Liaison, an AI-powered teaching assistant designed to help educators navigate and implement VR content in their classrooms. 04/02/2025

    • Artificial Intelligence
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    Discovery Education Announces Spring Lineup of Free Virtual Field Trips

    This Spring, Discovery Education is collaborating with partners such as Warner Bros., DC Comics, National Science Foundation, NBA, and more to present a series of free virtual field trips for K-12 students. 04/01/2025

    • Learning Tools
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    Survey Finds Majority of Schools Using 10 to 15 Educational Apps

    A new report points to the fragmented digital landscape of educational apps in use at schools and districts across the country. 04/01/2025

    • Research
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    ED Abruptly Cancels ESSER Funding Extensions

    The Department of Education has moved to close the door on COVID relief funding for schools, declaring that "extending deadlines for COVID-related grants, which are in fact taxpayer funds, years after the COVID pandemic ended is not consistent with the Department’s priorities and thus not a worthwhile exercise of its discretion." 03/31/2025

    • Policy & Funding
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    Microsoft Announces New Agentic AI Tools for Security Copilot

    Microsoft has expanded its AI-powered cybersecurity platform, introducing a suite of autonomous agents to help organizations counter rising threats and manage the growing complexity of cloud and AI security. 03/31/2025

    • Cybersecurity
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    Character.AI Rolls Out New Parental Insights Feature Amid Safety Concerns

    Chatbot platform Character.AI has introduced a new Parental Insights feature aimed at giving parents a window into their children's activity on the platform. The feature allows users under 18 to share a weekly report of their chatbot interactions directly with a parent's e-mail address. 03/31/2025

    • Artificial Intelligence
  • The AI Show

    Register for Free to Attend the World's Greatest Show for All Things AI in EDU

    The AI Show @ ASU+GSV, held April 5–7, 2025, at the San Diego Convention Center, is a free event designed to help educators, students, and parents navigate AI's role in education. Featuring hands-on workshops, AI-powered networking, live demos from 125+ EdTech exhibitors, and keynote speakers like Colin Kaepernick and Stevie Van Zandt, the event offers practical insights into AI-driven teaching, learning, and career opportunities. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to integrate AI into classrooms while exploring innovations that promote equity, accessibility, and student success. 03/31/2025

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    Google Introduces Its Most Advanced AI Model Yet

    Google has launched Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental, a new artificial intelligence model designed to reason through problems before delivering answers, a shift that marks a major leap in AI capability, according to the company. 03/28/2025

    • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Privacy, McGraw Hill & Essaypop, Discovery Education Updates: THE Journal News of the Week (3/28/2025)

    This week on THEJournal.com: CoSN report on student data privacy, McGraw Hill acquires Essaypop, and Discovery Education product updates. 03/28/2025

    • Podcast
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    McGraw Hill Acquires Essaypop Digital Learning Tool

    Education company McGraw Hill has announced the acquisition of Essaypop, a cloud-based writing tool that will enhance the former's portfolio of personalized learning capabilities. 03/25/2025

    • Learning Tools
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    For Ed Tech Leaders, Student Data Privacy Is Critical — But Missing from the Job Description

    A new report from CoSN examines gaps and opportunities in student data privacy at schools and districts across the country. 03/24/2025

    • Research
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    Studyfetch AI Tool Generates Video Explanations Based on Course Materials

    AI-powered studying and learning platform Studyfetch has introduced Imagine Explainers, a new video creator that utilizes artificial intelligence to generate 10- to 60-minute explainer videos for any topic. 03/24/2025

    • Learning Tools
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    Google to Acquire Cloud Security Firm Wiz in $32 Billion Deal

    Google has announced it will acquire cloud security startup Wiz for $32 billion. If completed, the acquisition — an all-cash deal — would mark the largest in Google's history. 03/21/2025

    • Cybersecurity
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