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Hidden Costs of Detection-Only Academic Integrity Solutions

Academic integrity is at a crossroads. As institutions navigate the challenges of AI in education, many continue to rely on detection-based plagiarism tools like Turnitin—which utilizes a punitive approach to catch, or “detect” misconduct after a student submits their assignment, removing an opportunity for students to learn from their mistakes. While detection is a necessary …

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What the White House’s Executive Order on AI Education Means for the Future of AI Literacy in Schools

On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a landmark executive order aimed at advancing AI education for American youth. This initiative signals a clear message: AI literacy is no longer optional—it’s essential. As schools and districts prepare to navigate this shift, educators and administrators are asking: How do we effectively integrate AI into classrooms? …

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Celebrating Dr. Brynn Welch: Award-Winning Educator and Thought Leader

Packback is proud to partner with educators who are transforming the way students learn, think, and engage with the ultimate goal of helping them find their unique voice and become intrinsically motivated. Today, we’re thrilled to celebrate the achievement of an incredible educator, user,  and champion, Dr. Brynn Welch, who recently received the The David …

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Toni Livingston’s Journey with Packback: Elevating Student Engagement and Performance in Advanced Coursework

In 2023, Toni Livingston began teaching Cambridge AS English General Paper, an advanced critical thinking and writing intensive course at Tampa Bay Technical High School. With this being the first time the course was offered, there were no pre-existing materials or guides to rely on. Toni was quickly thrown into the fire and had to …

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The Impact of the International AI Treaty on Education: 10 Ways It Could Shape Educators, Institutions, and Curriculum Leaders

Breaking news! The first-ever international AI treaty has been signed! Wait, what? In case you missed it, major players on the world stage, namely: EU, UK, and the US, have signed the Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence. Drafted by the Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAI) and negotiated by 57 countries alongside 70 representatives from civil …

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Case Study: How Packback’s Instruct Tools Empower Educators

In the “post COVID” educational landscape we are currently in, educators are facing an uphillbattle and finding it increasingly harder to resonate with students. Educators are being asked to manage larger class sizes, with less resources, while still ensuring that each student receives the individual attention they need to succeed. The challenge of tracking student …

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Case Study: How Packback Deep Dives is Transforming Writing

In the dynamic landscape of higher education, the ability to effectively evaluate and improvestudent writing remains a pivotal challenge. Writing is not only a fundamental skill for academic success but also a critical tool for professional development and personal expression. At the same time, educators often find themselves overwhelmed by the time and effort required …

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Case Study: How Packback Helps Accelerate Student Achievement in Advanced Academics

Located in north central Florida, Marion County is a booming area within a fast-growing state. The county’s population has grown by nearly 60% in the past two decades. This dramatic growth is being reflected in the school system, which recently enrolled over 45,000students for the first time in district history. This massive boom in enrollment …

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Case Study: Helping Students Become Better at Writing Across the Curriculum with Packback

Lezlee Brinkman, a social studies teacher at Eisenhower High School in Houston, knows as well as any other educator that for many students, advanced history courses are a major step up in difficulty for students across a number of metrics. The complex and in-depth comprehension of the coursework is new to most students, and the …

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