ED Cuts, AI Usage in Schools, Estonia's AI Leap: THE Journal News of the Week (3/14/2025)

In this episode of THE Journal Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly reports on significant news in education technology: major staff cuts at the U.S. Department of Education, including the closure of the Office of Educational Technology and reductions at the National Center for Education Statistics. A Common Sense Media survey reveals AI usage in education for children aged 8 and younger, with mixed impacts reported by parents. Additionally, Estonia launches the AI Leap 2025 initiative, offering free access to ChatGPT Edu for students and teachers. Visit thejournal.com for more details.

00:00 Introduction and Top Stories Overview

00:16 Major Cuts in U.S. Department of Education

00:25 Impact on Educational Technology and Data

00:51 AI in Education: Survey Insights

01:15 Screen Time and Gaming Trends

01:25 Estonia's AI Leap 2025 Initiative

02:01 Conclusion and Further Reading

Source links:

• Office of Educational Technology, National Center for Education Statistics Fall Victim to ED Cuts
• Research: 1 in 3 Kids Use AI for Learning
• Estonia to Roll Out ChatGPT Edu for all Secondary Schools

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