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Microsoft 365 Outage Knocks Out Email and Teams at Colleges and Schools

A global Microsoft 365 outage that began Nov. 12 took down Outlook and Teams at universities, community colleges and school districts into Friday. Here is what Microsoft says went wrong, how campuses were hit and what they told students and staff.

EdTech Current Editorial TeamNov 13, 20266 min

AI in Education

What Are Math Teachers Grading Now That AI Can Do the Homework?

AI can solve most homework problems, so a correct answer no longer shows who learned the math. Here is how a Berkeley mathematician, a California high school teacher, a math educator’s 80/20 policy and Columbia’s math department are changing what they grade.

EdTech Current Editorial TeamNov 5, 20266 min

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The Robot Took the Class: AI Agents Are Now Finishing Entire Online Courses

An AI agent called Einstein promised to log into Canvas, watch lectures and submit homework while students slept. It was taken down within days, but the tools behind it are still available, and colleges are rethinking online courses.

EdTech Current Editorial TeamNov 4, 20265 min

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