An agency database WIRED obtained reveals widespread use of so-called 1509 summonses that experts say raises the specter of potential abuse.
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The Good and Bad of ChatGPT in Schools
This week on Gadget Lab, WIRED and NPR team up to cover the debate about students and teachers using generative AI in the classroom.
I Started a Bike Bus, and You Can Too
It’s official: The best way to improve both your life and your community is to get everyone to cycle to school together.
The Vice Society Ransomware Gang Thrives in a Crucial Blind Spot
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Vice Society has a superpower that’s allowed it to quietly carry out attacks on schools and hospitals around the world: mediocrity.
Robots Are Helping Immunocompromised Kids ‘Go to School’
Sure, my telepresence robot had some issues—but for students like me who can’t make it to campus because of disability or illness, these tools open new doors.
How to Protect Yourself If Your School Uses Surveillance Tech
Colleges and K-12 campuses increasingly monitor student emails, social media, and more. Here’s how to secure your (or your child’s) privacy.
Tips and Tools to Help Students Study, Take Notes, and Focus
Whether you’re in elementary school or college, these apps and services offer study guides, mindfulness exercises, and more.
A Coordinated Swatting Spree Is Targeting US Schools
Sixteen states collectively suffered more than 90 false reports of school shooters during three weeks in September—and many appear to be connected.
Scans of Students’ Homes During Tests Are Deemed Unconstitutional
An Ohio judge ruled that such surveillance to prevent cheating could form a slippery slope to more illegal searches.
Kids Are Back in Classrooms and Laptops Are Still Spying on Them
As the post-Roe era underscores the risks of digital surveillance, a new survey shows that teens face increased monitoring from teachers—and police.