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The article reports on AI companies promoting their resources and curriculum in schools, echoing past tech industry strategies in education, and raises concerns about influence and preparedness based on historical lessons.

Microsoft announced a new agreement with the American Federation of Teachers to establish the National AI Safety & Privacy Standard for Schools, promoting safe and responsible AI use in education.

Czech government approves a ban on mobile phones in kindergartens and elementary schools starting September 2027, replacing individual school policies.

The FCC has proposed scaling back or eliminating the $2 billion E-Rate program that provides internet discounts to schools and libraries, citing concerns over screen time. Critics argue the move misunderstands the program's importance.

Snap, YouTube, and TikTok have settled the first lawsuit alleging social media addiction harmed students and strained school budgets, with terms undisclosed; Meta still faces trial in the same case.

An Australian teen team has developed an affordable radio astronomy system to make the field accessible to schools, particularly in rural areas.

The article discusses the increasing use of AI, like ChatGPT, in American high schools and raises the question of how youth should be taught about AI.

Iceland's government, in partnership with Anthropic, launched one of the world's first national AI education pilots in late 2025, giving volunteer teachers access to AI tools; the video explores how Icelanders are thinking about AI.