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Study Points to Unaddressed Risks of Using Gen AI in K–12 Education (04/23/24)

Michigan Virtual Leads Statewide Workgroup to Release Sample K–12 AI Guidance Document (04/18/24)

Report Finds Educators Feel Mixed Curiosity and Apprehension About AI; More Training Needed (04/16/24)

McGraw Hill Releases AI-Powered ALEKS Adventure Math Program (04/11/24)

AI/ML Tool Usage Skyrockets Across Industry Sectors (04/04/24)

Vinson and K12 SlX Partner to Create Free K–12 Cybersecurity Survey Tool (04/02/24)

Los Angeles Unified and AllHere Partner to Launch AI-Driven Learning Acceleration Platform (03/28/24)

4 Keys to Exploring AI in Education (03/26/24)

$3 Billion in 70 Days: Tips for Expediting E-rate Funding Approval (03/21/24)

Microsoft Education Announces Product Updates Focused on AI and Security (03/19/24)

New K–12 AI Framework for School District and State Education Leaders (03/14/24)

Missouri Ed Department Launches Data Visualization Tool to Track Student and School Performance (03/12/24)

HMH Acquires Writable, Launches AI and Emerging Technology Incubator HMH Labs (03/07/24)

New Rubric Provides Mission-Driven Framework for AI Use (03/05/24)

EdisonLearning Breach in 2023 Subject of Class-Action Inquiry as Official Notification Is Posted (02/29/24)

Survey: AI Low on Superintendents' Priority List as Districts Face Challenges (02/27/24)

16-State Commission on AI and Education Established (02/22/24)

FutureEd Study Identifies 6 Factors of Successful High-Dosage Tutoring (02/20/24)

9 Key Hurdles, Accelerators, and Tech Enablers in Education for 2024 (02/15/24)

Ransomware Targeting K–12 Rose 92% in 2023 (02/13/24)

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