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Games That Teach: How Digital Tools Help Teens Learn About HIV

June 26, 2026

Many teens today learn about health risks like HIV through apps and games, not just classroom talks. A recent review looked at how these "serious games"—apps and games designed to teach, not just entertain—are used to help young people stay safe. Researchers searched through 13 databases to find stu

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A peek inside Staten Island’s high-tech classroom of the future

May 5, 2026

McKee High School in Staten Island has just launched something unusual—a classroom that feels more like a tech playground than a traditional school space. Called the S. I. C. Space, it mixes cutting-edge gadgets with cozy, student-friendly design to help teens learn, relax, and think creatively. The

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School tech shouldn't replace deep learning

April 20, 2026

A Texas high school English teacher takes a firm stand against mixing education with entertainment. She teaches Thoreau’s essays in their original written form, not through a video game version of Walden Pond. For her, true learning means engaging tough ideas without dumbing them down. Writing essay

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Cybersecurity Upgrade: Aurora Schools Boost Digital Safety

April 15, 2026

Aurora Public Schools recently held a board meeting where the district’s technology leader discussed fresh updates to its cyber protection strategy. The focus was on how new tools and policies now guard the district’s computers, data, students, staff, and overall network. The technology director hi

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A peek into The Rise—a school lab where books meet high-tech fun

April 5, 2026

At Hayes K-8 in Birmingham, learning just got a serious upgrade. What used to be a quiet library has transformed into The Rise, a buzzing tech lab filled with gadgets most classrooms only dream of. There are iPads lined up on tables, books tucked into shelves, and some pretty cool tools like augment

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Getting Kids Moving Again – How Schools Are Using Tech to Fix the Sitting Crisis

March 26, 2026

Back in the day, kids raced around playgrounds during recess and burned off energy in gym class. These days, many schools have cut gym or shortened recess to focus only on test scores. The result? More chairs, more screens, and less movement. Instead of trying to pull kids away from devices altogeth

politics

Global Leaders Unite to Boost Kids’ Learning and Tech

March 24, 2026

Melania Trump opened a two‑day summit on Tuesday, inviting leaders from more than 40 countries to talk about better ways for children to learn and use technology. She used the event as a launchpad for her “Fostering the Future Together” program, which she first announced last year at the U. N. Gener

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Naval Tech Adventure Brings Real‑World STEM to High School

March 5, 2026

The U. S. Navy recently took its mobile “Strike Group” show to Tohopekaliga High, where students experienced the world of naval aviation and tech in a hands‑on way. Instead of a lecture, kids walked through three interactive stations that used virtual reality headsets, maps and a full‑motion simu

business

Phones Locked, Minds Open

March 2, 2026

A man once felt that the endless buzz of phones was stealing meaning from people. He decided to act, not with speeches but with a gadget: a lockable bag that keeps phones out of sight during times when people should focus, like classes or shows. The device is part of a larger plan that lets schools

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Schools, Tech, and Kids: Who's Watching the Data?

January 26, 2026

Schools are quickly adopting AI-powered tools to help teach students. These tools can gather personal info like voices, images, and handwriting. In early 2025, Worcester Public Schools tested a literacy app that recorded student voices to improve its AI model. Parents were not told about this test o