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How Kai Cenat saved my high school English class

eSchool News

Most students who decided to use generative AI to cheat on one of my assigned essays would do so by plugging my prompt into ChatGPT or Google Gemini, watching the AI generate a complete essay in moments, and then lazily pasting the text into their Google Doc. That’s when I figured out a way to use technology to fight back.

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Common Sense Media releases AI toolkit for school districts

eSchool News

As kids and teens increasingly use the technology for schoolwork, teachers and school district leaders have made it clear that they need practical, easy-to-use tools that support thoughtful AI planning, decision-making, and implementation. Common Sense Media research shows that 7 in 10 teens have used AI.

Essay 254
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AI Is Still an Unknown Country — and Teens Are Its Pioneers

Edsurge

Without this guidance, AI can be confusing and complex, the researchers say, and can prevent both adolescents and adults from using the technology ethically and productively. Usually parents who attended college or are wealthier teach their children about new technology and how to use it, Hayes says.

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Educators Speak Out About Leadership, Identity and Systemic Change

Edsurge

Before we usher in the 2025-2026 EdSurge Voices of Change Fellows, we want to reflect on the important themes our recent cohort of fellows wrote about in their personal essays. Burns opening quote is a reminder that teaching is purpose-driven work and that student growth and development depend on supporting teachers and school leaders.

Education 118
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5 Steps to Update Assignments to Foster Critical Thinking and Authentic Learning in an AI Age

Faculty Focus

As she talked about how simple it was to add a line at the end of the assignment such as, “ChatGPT generated the outline for this essay,” the anxiety that had previously clouded her expression disappeared. “Encourage your students to be transparent about their AI use,” one student, a finance major, said.

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California colleges spend millions to catch plagiarism and AI. Is the faulty tech worth it?

Cal Matters

Indeed, many students have taken the bait, if not to write entire essays, then certainly to draft an outline, refine their ideas or clean up their writing before submitting it. But honest students are caught in the crossfire of an arms race between technology that mimics human speech and technology that claims to identify it.

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5 Steps to Update Assignments to Foster Critical Thinking and Authentic Learning in an AI Age

Faculty Focus

As she talked about how simple it was to add a line at the end of the assignment such as, “ChatGPT generated the outline for this essay,” the anxiety that had previously clouded her expression disappeared. “Encourage your students to be transparent about their AI use,” one student, a finance major, said.