Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland are introducing Lumi Story, an AI-powered storytelling platform backed by former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, to enhance literacy and academic skills. The platform, which supports over 50 languages, is designed to enhance literacy and support academic growth by allowing students to creatively develop stories and characters using AI technology.

Technology is a crucial tool for closing learning equity gaps, especially for students facing challenges such as dyslexia, limited English proficiency or socioeconomic barriers, writes Brandi Solis, a computer teacher at Anna Kirchgater Elementary School in Sacramento, Calif. Solis shares her personal experience with dyslexia and emphasizes the importance of integrating technology with traditional teaching methods to foster a growth mindset and motivate students. She highlights the benefits of game-based learning and AI tools such as Prodigy Education, Read Along and Brisk to engage students and address diverse learning challenges.

The study categorizes children's digital habits into social media, gaming, and video watching, examining their effects on ADHD symptoms. It found that only social media usage was linked to increased inattentiveness, not gaming or video watching. This distinction suggests that the type of digital activity is crucial in understanding its impact on children's attention and highlights the need for further investigation into digital habits.

Indiana lawmakers are considering stricter cellphone regulations in schools, expanding an existing ban to require students to store phones at school or leave them at home all day. Teachers say the ban has reduced distractions and improved classroom behavior, although the implementation varies, while some parents are concerned about emergency contact.

A Texas law banning "indecent" and "profane" books has led schools to seek compliance solutions. A tech startup called Bookmarked has introduced a tool that uses AI to flag potentially problematic books. While some librarians appreciate the tool for reassigning books, others and some parents question its necessity and effectiveness.

A survey by the School Superintendents Association finds that financial issues are the main concern for superintendents, with 62% citing inadequate funding as the biggest challenge to their effectiveness. The survey also notes a slight increase in diversity among superintendents, but significant gaps remain.