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A mix of developments in education tech coverage shows parents and teachers weighing AI and device policies, from New York City's DOE AI plan feedback to classroom device bans and AI tool adoption in schools; reports contrast parental concerns with educators’ perceived benefits, while researchers assess effects of ability grouping in maths.
Rama Duwaji, New York City's first lady, has expressed regret for harmful social media posts she made as a teenager, including racial slurs and praise for Palestinian militants. The revelations have intensified scrutiny on Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration, which is already facing criticism over his associates' controversial views and tenant issues in the city.