AI for Mental Health / Every American Tribe / New Apple Products / AI Tutor Problem / 5 Memory Tricks / The Dunning-Kruger / Blanket Screen time Ban / US Trade & Tariff Facts 9/13/2026

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‘I’m listening hard’: Teens increasingly turn to AI chatbots for mental health support. Teenagers rely more on AI chatbots for mental health support, often without adult knowledge. What’s your teen doing? Mallika Seshadri via EdSource

Every Native American Tribe Explained in 22 minutes – Share with any teacher who has this in their curriculum. Discover America via YouTube

Apple’s Introduction of New Products Event, 9/9/2026 – Check out the iPhone 18 Pro, the new Apple Watch, Ear Buds, and the folding iPhone Duo. This lasts one hour and seventeen munutes, but I enjoyed it. Apple

The problem with an AI tutor: Students don’t want to use it. The latest evidence is a new study finding that middle school students rarely used an AI-powered tutor when given the option to do so. Matt Barnum via Chalkbeat

A-Rod and Elon Musk’s SpaceX ‘brain coach’ shares 5 tricks to improve your memory. All of these tricks are verified in educational literature. Make sure your kids read this. Patrice Peck via The New York Post

The Dunning-Kruger Effect – The Dunning-Kruger Effect is a cognitive bias that makes people believe they are smarter and more capable than they actually are. This is an important concept to understand. Sprouts via YouTube

A blanket screen-time ban won’t fix what’s broken in edtech. Preparing students responsibly means building digital fluency and AI literacy–that’s possible through purposeful, constructive technology use. Todd Wirt, Discovery Education

Just the Facts About US Trade & Tariffs – Every American adult and school kid show know this content. Steve Balmer via USAFacts

Dear Robot, Make Art. This delightful cartoon tells the story of an artist who was asked to use AI. It’s funny, touching, and insightful. If you see a box at the beginning, just close it. Scroll left to read the story. amymariestad via Instagram @amymariestad on X.

How to Keep Violent Porn Out of Your Home and Away From Your Kids – Parents often really underestimate the extent to which their own children are likely to have seen pornography. How about you? @FoodieScience @MindShiftKQED

What School of Rock Got Right about Education – One of the very best ways to motivate kids to learn is through the pursuit of their interests and development of their talents. Teachers must see this movie. @s_n_farley @middleweb