Effective date: February 6, 2026
Our editorial process is designed for clarity, trust, and practical utility for families supporting grades 5-9 learners.
Editorial Mission
SchoolyardAI helps parents confidently use AI tools for at-home learning support. Our content focuses on practical workflows, safety guardrails, and age-appropriate recommendations.
Audience and Scope
We write for parents and guardians, not children. Core coverage includes AI tool evaluations, outcome-based study guides, prompt examples, and implementation tips for grades 5-9.
How Content Is Created
Content is created through a human-led workflow that may include AI assistance:
- Define parent use case and learner outcome.
- Research tools, official docs, and reputable sources.
- Draft and structure content for clarity and actionability.
- Review for safety, accuracy, and tone before publication.
AI Use Disclosure
We may use AI to support drafting, outlining, and summarization. Final editorial decisions, safety checks, and publish approval are performed by humans.
Sourcing and Verification
We prioritize primary and reputable sources, including:
- Official product documentation and release notes.
- Provider trust, safety, and policy pages.
- Established education organizations and research-backed references.
We avoid publishing claims that cannot be reasonably verified. Where uncertainty exists, we state it clearly.
Tool Review Method
Tool reviews are based on criteria relevant to families:
- Age and grade fit.
- Learning value and instructional clarity.
- Safety features and parent controls.
- Pricing transparency and practical usability.
Ratings and recommendations reflect editorial judgment at time of review and can change as products evolve.
Safety Standards
Every guide should reinforce core safety practices:
- Do not share sensitive personal information in AI tools.
- Verify AI-generated outputs before acting on them.
- Use parent oversight for setup and ongoing use.
Monetization and Independence
Our editorial team aims to keep recommendations independent of commercial influence. If sponsored content or affiliate relationships are added in the future, those relationships will be clearly disclosed.
Corrections Policy
If we identify a factual error or a reader reports one, we investigate and correct it promptly. Material corrections are reflected in page updates.
Content Freshness
We review key pages regularly and update content when tools, pricing, policies, or best practices change. Pages may include last-reviewed or last-updated dates where appropriate.
Contacting the Editorial Team
To report an issue, suggest an update, or request clarification, use our contact page and include the relevant page URL and details.
Questions?
Use our contact page if you need clarification about any policy.