Know What's Happening in EdTech
Know What's Happening in EdTech
The Chicago Board of Education is set to approve Macquline King as the permanent chief executive officer of Chicago Public Schools, offering her a three‑year contract starting July 1, 2026 with a $380,000 annual salary. The appointment follows a 10‑month interim stint and comes amid budget pressures and a pending transition to a fully elected school board.
Qweebi, a Singapore‑based EdTech startup, secured $500,000 seed funding led by Inflection Point Ventures, with participation from industry veterans. The browser‑based platform now serves over 5,200 U.S. schools—about 4% of the market—and more than 100,000 K‑12 students, delivering hands‑on STEM...
Employers across technology, healthcare, finance and logistics are confronting widening skill gaps despite a surplus of degree‑holders. Indian EdTech platforms are positioning themselves as a scalable bridge, delivering modular, job‑aligned curricula that can be completed quickly. Their assessment‑driven models provide...
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Product designer Yujia Ke unveiled her AI learning app Lumo for children with dyslexia and highlighted the AI companion Milo for pediatric cancer patients, emphasizing a human‑centered approach that prioritizes confidence, safety, and emotional accessibility over pure efficiency.
Entrepreneurs can now obtain lifetime access to EDU Unlimited by StackSkills, offering over 1,000 professional courses for a one‑time fee of $19.97 (regularly $600). The catalog covers IT, development, design, finance, marketing, growth hacking, blockchain and more, taught by 350+...
Coffee With Q announced that its IKIGAI Zero‑DTE Masterclass has educated more than 30 experienced options traders in the past 90 days, with students reporting a 10‑for‑10 win streak totaling $11,800 and a three‑day profit of $9,290. The program’s data‑driven...
A newly published guide introduces three hands‑on STEM activity ideas designed for children on school holidays. The resource aims to boost informal learning and keep young learners engaged in science, technology, engineering and math during break periods.
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The Australian Digital Health Agency and La Trobe University have launched an online learning programme for nursing and midwifery students across Australia. The curriculum equips learners with core digital health skills—including electronic health records, telehealth, digital prescribing and data analytics—to...
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Old Dominion University, in partnership with Google Public Sector, launched MonarchSphere, an AI incubator that embeds AI literacy across disciplines through real‑world use cases. The initiative bridges the gap between classroom theory and applied AI by connecting students, faculty, and...
If AI can now solve math, discover physics and chemistry breakthroughs faster than human PhDs, why are we still training humans to be physicists? Serious question. Should education shift from 'learn to do X' to 'learn to direct AI doing...
Cybersecurity expert Dr. Rae Rivera has released the children's book series 'Byte Sized Lessons with Zola and Zena,' a playful guide that teaches kids how to spot phishing, create strong passwords and stay safe online. The series is now available...
LearnUpon has launched Create+, an AI‑native content authoring tool fully integrated into its LMS after acquiring Courseau. The solution instantly transforms PDFs, videos and other documents into interactive courses, cutting development time from months to minutes. It enables internal subject‑matter...
The FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) announced that its accredited Continuing Education (CE) program is currently unable to process new applications or award CE credits, effective August 12 2025. The pause affects healthcare professionals, academics, and industry participants who...
Naomi Fisher, a specialist in school refusal, is offering her online courses at a 50% discount until Sunday. The programs adopt a child‑centred, non‑pathologising framework and deliver practical strategies for families dealing with school burnout. Testimonials from parents highlight measurable...
Experts predict AI-powered reading tools will soon be commonplace in K‑12 classrooms, offering adaptive instruction and real‑time feedback. These technologies aim to personalize literacy learning, addressing persistent gaps in reading proficiency. However, educators caution that excessive dependence on AI could...
Portuguese telecom operator Nos has converted the João Gonçalves Zarco School in Matosinhos into an immersive educational hub, branding it a “school of the future.” The initiative equips classrooms with advanced interactive technology that lets students virtually travel to the Earth’s...
With 1000+ #LMS systems, choosing the best one for your #customereduction needs is tough. So how can you evaluate them? I study these systems for a living, so I can help. Here are 42 key statistics based on 250 data points,...
Chinese and Italian higher‑education institutions have signed a partnership to roll out a joint drone‑based vocational training program. The initiative blends curriculum design, certification pathways and industry placement, aiming to boost technical skills for emerging drone markets.
ServiceNow has deployed an AI‑driven sales simulator to roughly 90% of its 8,000 sellers, cutting onboarding time from three months to six weeks. The move mirrors a wider industry trend of replacing traditional middle‑manager coaching with scalable AI simulations, reshaping...
Charles Schwab introduced the Schwab Teen Investor account, a joint brokerage with no minimum deposit and commission‑free equity trades for 13‑17‑year‑olds. The product includes a $50 fractional‑share bonus for completing an education course and is backed by survey data showing...
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, blasted First Lady Melania Trump's promotion of humanoid robot teachers at a White House AI summit. The rebuke highlights a growing battle over AI's role in K‑12 classrooms and could shape...
Generative AI platforms can now produce complete corporate training courses in minutes, replacing weeks‑long instructional design cycles. The software automatically creates syllabi, quizzes, presenter scripts, visual assets and even multilingual dubbing, letting L&D teams scale content without expanding staff. It...
upGrad has signed a term sheet to acquire Unacademy in a 100% share‑swap transaction, creating a combined edtech powerhouse valued at roughly $2.25 billion. The deal follows upGrad’s February acquisition of Internshala and includes a break‑fee to lock in both parties....
High school students are increasingly turning to AI chatbots to navigate college and major selection, a trend driven by overloaded school counselors who serve an average of 372 students—well above the recommended 250. A 2025 EAB survey shows AI usage...
LinkedIn partnered with experiential agency INVNT to host a four‑day AI Skills Sprint in Sydney, drawing over 270 talent‑acquisition leaders. The immersive event showcased LinkedIn’s AI‑powered Hiring Assistant through live demos, prompt‑engineering challenges, and AI myth‑busting exercises. Participants reported an...
Huckleberry announced a $20‑per‑seat, voice‑first AI coaching platform at Transform 2026, promising every employee a private, encrypted coach. The service, built on persistent memory and deep HR integrations, seeks to close the gap in a $20 billion industry that currently serves...
Code.org has appointed a new chief executive who says artificial intelligence will fundamentally reshape K‑12 computer science instruction. The leader emphasizes that AI will move curricula beyond basic coding toward understanding how technology works and solving real‑world problems. Code.org plans...
Duke University’s AI steering committee released a 45‑page blueprint outlining a comprehensive strategy for artificial intelligence across the campus. The plan calls for establishing an Office of AI Strategy, a faculty Guidance Hub, expanded AI credential programs, and hiring additional...
A Harvard professor has made AI a mandatory tool for every student assignment, but only as a research aid and editorial assistant. Students must first formulate their arguments independently before turning to AI for polishing and gap‑filling. The professor frames...
Cornell, the University of Pennsylvania and New York University are rolling out in‑person oral defense exams to verify student learning as generative AI tools proliferate. Faculty say the move is a direct response to flawless AI‑written essays that mask gaps...
Accordance has launched the "Accordance for Academia" program, partnering with U.S. universities to embed AI tools into accounting curricula. The initiative offers faculty free platform access and a limited‑time student trial, with a nominal fee only if usage continues. To...
🎓 AI can transform learning—but it also comes with major risks. In this video, I unpack the dangers of bias, over-reliance, data privacy issues, and teacher deskilling. 🧠 Learn how schools and educators can use AI responsibly to empower students,...
A recent article highlights how AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Copilot can relieve teachers of three major time‑draining tasks: formatting documents, drafting lesson plans, and organizing digital resources. A 2025 Walton Family Foundation and Gallup study found...
ADP Research’s latest Global Workforce Survey of 39,000 workers across 36 markets reveals that only 22% feel secure in their jobs. The finding underscores a growing urgency for employers to invest in talent development, mentorship and AI‑skill training to boost...
Byte Sized Lessons with Zola and Zena, written by cybersecurity expert Dr. Rae Rivera, has been released worldwide as a new educational adventure for young readers. The book combines storytelling with hands‑on activities to teach children core online‑safety skills, targeting...
I am genuinely not saying this just to dunk on Melania, but this feels like one of the worst uses of AI to champion. I am a moderate AI optimist and believe it will bring all kinds of cool applications, but...
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Developers increasingly rely on AI‑generated code, often ending up with functional but opaque projects—a phenomenon dubbed “vibe coding.” This knowledge gap hampers troubleshooting, maintenance, and team collaboration. Zara Zhang’s open‑source tool codebase‑to‑course offers a single‑command solution that transforms any repository into...
Yes, I think that handwriting does have advantageous effects on learning. But the "iterative dynamics" of large language models facilitate a completely new level of learner centricity that should not be discarded as some evil technological intrusion on #education. https://t.co/IARP1kVmyJ
Chinese and Italian colleges have announced a joint drone‑based vocational training program, the first cross‑border EdTech partnership focused on hands‑on technology skills. While the curriculum details and funding amounts remain undisclosed, the initiative signals a concrete expansion of digital learning...
Serial entrepreneur Joe Liemandt, founder of Trilogy Software and ESW Capital, has launched Alpha School with a $1 billion investment in AI‑driven learning. The model delivers two hours of personalized AI instruction each day, allowing students to master material before moving...
Litmos released the “From Ladder to Lattice” report highlighting an emerging “AI ceiling” in workforce development. While 80.5% of HR leaders say they prioritize skills‑based growth, only 28.5% report AI‑driven learning shortening promotion timelines. Employees feel their newly acquired capabilities...
HM Revenue and Customs has signed a one‑year contract with London‑based Synthesia, valued at £146,160 (approximately $186,000), to pilot an AI‑generated video platform for internal communications and staff training. The deal, awarded through the G‑Cloud 14 framework, aims to test...
Melania Trump opened the White House’s Fostering the Future Together summit escorted by Figure 03, a $25,000 humanoid robot from Silicon Valley startup Figure AI. The robot, dubbed “Plato,” delivered opening remarks and illustrated the first lady’s vision of AI‑powered tutors that...
Measuring What Matters: From Blunt Sorting to Human Thriving Powered by Multimodal AI https://t.co/k1uUAFduH1 @Getting_Smart
Australia’s Murdoch University has launched an equine radiography virtual reality platform that replaces traditional hands‑on veterinary training with immersive simulation. The system recreates a three‑dimensional horse, realistic hazards and provides real‑time performance feedback, allowing students to practice repeatedly without live...
Westgate Resorts, after acquiring VI Resorts’ portfolio and nearly tripling its footprint, replaced its home‑grown learning management system with Schoox, an AI‑driven LMS built for frontline staff. The new platform shifted training from paper and a fragmented system to a...
