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Fifth‑Grader’s Interactive Map Chronicles 950‑Mile Trail of Tears Bike Ride
NewsApr 30, 2026

Fifth‑Grader’s Interactive Map Chronicles 950‑Mile Trail of Tears Bike Ride

Everlee Ellis, a fifth‑grader at John Tyson Elementary, built an interactive digital map that documents Nika West’s 950‑mile Ride of Removal along the historic Trail of Tears. The project, completed through the school’s EAST program, showcases how K‑12 learners are...

By Pulse
Inside the Department of Labor's Plan to Make American Workers AI-Ready
PodcastApr 30, 202634 min

Inside the Department of Labor's Plan to Make American Workers AI-Ready

In this episode, Chief Innovation Officer Taylor Stockton of the U.S. Department of Labor explains the agency’s push to make American workers AI‑ready through a comprehensive AI literacy strategy. He outlines the department’s AI 101 text‑message course, the AI literacy...

By In AI We Trust?
Artificial Intelligence in Residency Education and Family Medicine
BlogApr 30, 2026

Artificial Intelligence in Residency Education and Family Medicine

A 2024 survey revealed that 75% of medical students have had no formal AI training, while two‑thirds of practicing physicians already use AI—a 78% jump from the prior year. Family medicine residency programs are now confronting how to embed AI...

By KevinMD Tech
A Chatbot Masters?
BlogApr 30, 2026

A Chatbot Masters?

The London School of Innovation (LSI) has launched a series of Master’s programs that are entirely delivered, assessed, and mentored by artificial intelligence. Students can receive course material in text or via an AI avatar and receive automated grading and...

By In the Dark
AI that Eliminates Effort Harms Learning; Struggle Boosts Retention
SocialApr 30, 2026

AI that Eliminates Effort Harms Learning; Struggle Boosts Retention

🔥AI didn’t break learning. It removed the need to try. New research shows the difference is stark 👉 Unrestricted ChatGPT = big drop in retention 👉AI that forces productive struggle = major learning gains The real danger isn’t AI itself. It’s AI that...

By John Nosta
BuildSubmarines.com Teams with RFK Racing for STEM at Talladega Fan Zone
NewsApr 30, 2026

BuildSubmarines.com Teams with RFK Racing for STEM at Talladega Fan Zone

BuildSubmarines.com partnered with RFK Racing and the Talladega No. 60 car to bring interactive STEM experiences to the Talladega Fan Zone. The program, powered by Learning Blade, lets students and families explore automotive and naval manufacturing through hands‑on projects, aiming to...

By Pulse
How Enterprises Are Scaling L&D Without Scaling Costs
NewsApr 30, 2026

How Enterprises Are Scaling L&D Without Scaling Costs

Enterprises are turning to managed learning services to scale corporate training without inflating budgets. By centralizing content creation, automating enrollment and reporting, and applying data‑driven analytics, firms eliminate duplicate effort and gain real‑time insight into learner performance. The model also...

By eLearning Industry — Learning & Development
AI Redefines Professional Learning Beyond Generic Workshops
SocialApr 30, 2026

AI Redefines Professional Learning Beyond Generic Workshops

🧠 AI is shifting how we design professional learning. 🎙️ @thelearningloop and I talk about moving beyond generic workshops. 🤝 I’m excited to partner with @jotform to share this bonus episode. https://t.co/XIsnraSi6r https://t.co/KGUkRq5TZf

By Monica Burns
PU Prime Unveils PU Community Platform to Educate Retail Traders
NewsApr 30, 2026

PU Prime Unveils PU Community Platform to Educate Retail Traders

PU Prime rolled out the PU Community, an all‑in‑one education ecosystem that blends AI, live expert mentorship and gamified progress tracking. The platform offers 17 progressive courses, real‑time analyst interaction and early‑bird rewards, signaling a strategic shift from pure brokerage...

By Pulse
Network Marketing Coaches See Surge in Digital Side‑Hustles, 275K Join
NewsApr 30, 2026

Network Marketing Coaches See Surge in Digital Side‑Hustles, 275K Join

Darren Ewert and Mike Dreher say demand for digital side‑hustles has exploded, with their Dream Team Community platform now supporting over 275,000 active participants. The coaches attribute the surge to post‑pandemic remote‑work trends, AI anxieties and a growing need for...

By Pulse
This AI Image Prompt Turns Any Topic Into a Stunning Educational Illustration
BlogApr 30, 2026

This AI Image Prompt Turns Any Topic Into a Stunning Educational Illustration

The post unveils a “Cutaway Picture Book” AI prompt that transforms any chosen theme into a vertical, educational illustration that looks like a modern children’s science picture book. The prompt automatically selects visual categories, internal structures, labeling, and playful mini‑characters,...

By Sifu Yik's Substack
4 Ways Teachers Are Using AI
NewsApr 30, 2026

4 Ways Teachers Are Using AI

Stanford researchers analyzed over 150,000 AI prompts from more than 4,400 K‑12 teachers, revealing how educators are integrating generative AI into daily practice. Over 40% of prompts target curriculum development, and more than half request lesson plans, assessments, or feedback,...

By Tech & Learning (TechLearning)
Spring 2025 Computer Architecture Lectures Now Available Online
SocialApr 30, 2026

Spring 2025 Computer Architecture Lectures Now Available Online

If you would like study how computers & computing paradigms (e.g., CPU, GPU, NPU/TPU/systolic arrays, SRAM, DRAM) work, lecture videos from Spring 2025 edition of our beginner course, Digital Design & Computer Architecture are all online: https://t.co/tKmpuxvVIx @SAFARI_ETH_CMU

By Onur Mutlu
FM Academy Grows with Three New Training Courses for Businesses
NewsApr 30, 2026

FM Academy Grows with Three New Training Courses for Businesses

Finance Magnates Academy (FM Academy) is expanding its learning platform with three new fintech courses aimed at businesses, HR teams, and industry newcomers. The "Foundations" bundle includes a fundamentals overview, a deep dive into brokerage models, and a career‑building module,...

By Finance Magnates Fintech
ETA Report Offers First Ever Industry Benchmark of ECDIS Knowledge
NewsApr 30, 2026

ETA Report Offers First Ever Industry Benchmark of ECDIS Knowledge

NorthStandard released the first industry‑wide benchmark of ECDIS competence, drawing on more than 5,000 assessments completed by roughly 120 member vessels over the past year. The report reveals persistent gaps: two‑thirds of bridge teams cannot spot ENC updates and nearly...

By The Maritime Executive
Sal Khan Unveils $10,000 AI Degree Backed by Google, Microsoft and McKinsey
NewsApr 30, 2026

Sal Khan Unveils $10,000 AI Degree Backed by Google, Microsoft and McKinsey

Khan Academy founder Sal Khan announced the Khan TED Institute, a $10,000 undergraduate AI degree backed by Google, Microsoft, McKinsey and other tech leaders. The low‑cost program is slated to launch within 12‑24 months and is positioned as a direct...

By Pulse
Veteran Swim Educator Launches Online "Home-to-Pool Path" Course for Adult Water Confidence
NewsApr 29, 2026

Veteran Swim Educator Launches Online "Home-to-Pool Path" Course for Adult Water Confidence

Lotta D. Todd, a 25‑year swim‑instruction veteran, launched the self‑paced "Building Water Comfort – Online" course on April 27, 2026. The program teaches adults breath control and relaxation using a home‑based setup, aiming to remove fear before they step into...

By Pulse
Google Translate Now Helps You Practice Your Pronunciation
NewsApr 29, 2026

Google Translate Now Helps You Practice Your Pronunciation

Google Translate has introduced an AI‑driven pronunciation practice feature that lets users hear phonetic spellings, record their voice, and receive instant feedback with a confidence score. The tool appears as a “Practice” option after a translation and works similarly to...

By Lifehacker
Schools Turn YouTube Into Classroom's Endless Distraction
SocialApr 29, 2026

Schools Turn YouTube Into Classroom's Endless Distraction

EVERYTHING IS TELEVISION, Chapter XXVII WSJ: "American public schools are awash in YouTube. 94% of teachers have used YouTube. Schools’ overreliance on the Google-owned platform for educational content has created a gateway for students to get sucked into an infinite scroll...

By Derek Thompson
Hampshire College Shuts Down, Raising Doubts About Progressive Education Models
NewsApr 29, 2026

Hampshire College Shuts Down, Raising Doubts About Progressive Education Models

Hampshire College announced the permanent closure of its campus and the Early Learning Center, ending a 56‑year experiment in student‑centered education. The shutdown affects 34 preschoolers, a waitlist of families, and 12‑15 work‑study educators, prompting a broader discussion about the...

By Pulse
RTD Announces Online Training Platform
NewsApr 29, 2026

RTD Announces Online Training Platform

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) has unveiled an online training platform on the Colorado Business Learning Platform, aimed at helping small, minority‑owned, women‑owned and disadvantaged businesses navigate RTD’s procurement processes. Developed by RTD’s Small Business Opportunity Office in partnership with...

By Railway Track & Structures (RT&S)
AI Agents Are Today’s Reality for Education
SocialApr 29, 2026

AI Agents Are Today’s Reality for Education

AI is outside the box. Schools and educators need to know that is our reality now (and into the future) and the implications moving forward. Agents are the present and future.

By Matthew Rhoads, Ed.D.
Unlock Five Hidden NotebookLM Features for Teachers
SocialApr 29, 2026

Unlock Five Hidden NotebookLM Features for Teachers

📊 Data tables, infographics, and slide decks, all from your uploaded sources. ✨ NotebookLM is packed with features most teachers haven't tried yet. 🔗 I walk you through five of them in my latest episode. https://t.co/tF2UsWB319

By Monica Burns
This $14 Billion Business Is Officially the First Company to Be Completely Wiped Out By AI
NewsApr 29, 2026

This $14 Billion Business Is Officially the First Company to Be Completely Wiped Out By AI

Chegg, once a Wall Street darling with a $14.7 billion market cap, has been decimated by generative AI, falling to a $114.6 million valuation and a $1.02 share price. Free AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude offered instant homework answers, rendering...

By Entrepreneur » Sales
AI Makes Differentiation Feasible Across All Educational Domains
SocialApr 29, 2026

AI Makes Differentiation Feasible Across All Educational Domains

If differentiation feels impossible given everything else on your plate, AI can make it feel doable—across all 4️⃣ areas: content, product, process, and learning environment: https://t.co/va8uLyuhhJ #edtech #aiineducation #differentiation https://t.co/jkwLxVqWl2

By Catlin Tucker
Adopt Fluid, Iterative AI Policies in Higher Education
SocialApr 29, 2026

Adopt Fluid, Iterative AI Policies in Higher Education

Saw superb presentation on 'GenAI in HE' from Brian McGowan & Andy Jaffrey (Ulster Uni). Avoided fixed 'policy'. TICK Went for FLUID, practice-informed approach. TICK Iterative and regularly updated. TICK Avoided seeing AI as a threat. TICK

By Donald Clark Plan B
Colleges Deploy Oral Exams to Thwart AI‑Generated Assignments
NewsApr 29, 2026

Colleges Deploy Oral Exams to Thwart AI‑Generated Assignments

Professors at Cornell, the University of Pennsylvania and other U.S. campuses are rolling out oral‑defense exams this semester to block AI‑generated homework. The move reflects a broader shift toward in‑person, real‑time assessment as generative AI tools become harder to police.

By Pulse
Frontline Leaders Reveal Drivers of Education-Led Growth
SocialApr 29, 2026

Frontline Leaders Reveal Drivers of Education-Led Growth

NEW: What factors drive education-led growth? For the best answers, why not ask leaders on the front lines of #customereducation? That's what @intellum's team does each year. So we asked what the latest research reveals. Learn more on our blog➡️ https://t.co/oq4x1pwWPr #lms #cx...

By John Leh
AI Reshapes Coding; Code.org Must Reinvent
SocialApr 29, 2026

AI Reshapes Coding; Code.org Must Reinvent

As #AI Rewrites the Rules of Coding, @codeorg Pushes to Reinvent Itself - my latest for @The74: https://t.co/LWPnXpeKRx

By Greg Toppo
Subscription Model: How AI Is Reshaping Corporate Education
NewsApr 29, 2026

Subscription Model: How AI Is Reshaping Corporate Education

AI is reshaping corporate education by replacing fixed programs with subscription‑based ecosystems that deliver continuous, modular learning. AI‑powered platforms map skills to business outcomes, adapt learning pathways, and orchestrate micro‑credentials, raising learning efficiency by roughly 57 %. Private cohort networks add...

By CIO.com
From Zero to Tools: My 3‑Month Claude Journey
SocialApr 29, 2026

From Zero to Tools: My 3‑Month Claude Journey

Okay, it's been 3 months since I took the plunge into Claude Code and 2 months since I created Claude Blattman to help other non-coding, non-technical, forever-behind people like myself learn how to use these tools. This is a Here's...

By Chris Blattman
AI Tutors with Teacher Guidance Boost Learning, Self-Use Harms
SocialApr 29, 2026

AI Tutors with Teacher Guidance Boost Learning, Self-Use Harms

Yes, just having students “use AI to study” hurts learning (a helpful assistant is not a tutor), but using AI prompted to act like a tutor, especially with teacher support, seems to have large positive effects on learning in randomized...

By Ethan Mollick
Homegrown AI Powers China's Ambitions, From Classroom to Home
NewsApr 29, 2026

Homegrown AI Powers China's Ambitions, From Classroom to Home

China is accelerating a homegrown generative AI strategy that spans classrooms and living rooms. State policies and billions in funding aim to achieve AI self‑sufficiency by 2030, encouraging domestic platforms to dominate the market. Major tech firms are embedding AI...

By Nikkei Asia – Economy
Stride Posts 2.7% Revenue Rise, 1.8% Enrollment Growth in Q3 2026
NewsApr 29, 2026

Stride Posts 2.7% Revenue Rise, 1.8% Enrollment Growth in Q3 2026

Stride (LRN) announced Q3 2026 results showing 1.8% enrollment growth to 244,500 students and a 2.7% revenue increase to $629.9 million. The company narrowed its full‑year guidance while flagging continued platform rollout costs and a strong new‑business pipeline.

By Pulse
FAHR Unveils 'HR 2.0 Talent Management' Programme to Modernize UAE Government Workforce
NewsApr 29, 2026

FAHR Unveils 'HR 2.0 Talent Management' Programme to Modernize UAE Government Workforce

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) launched its "HR 2.0 Talent Management" programme in partnership with PwC, kicking off with 25 HR leaders from federal entities. The eight‑module initiative aims to embed data‑driven and AI‑enabled practices across UAE...

By Pulse
Apple’s HyperCard Comes Back to Life in the Form of This Cool New Animated Browser
NewsApr 29, 2026

Apple’s HyperCard Comes Back to Life in the Form of This Cool New Animated Browser

Flipbook is a prototype visual browser that turns large language model output into illustrated, clickable pages, letting users explore topics by clicking on any image region. The system renders text, buttons, and graphics as a single AI‑generated image, eliminating traditional...

By Fast Company
What Is Dotstorming and How Can I Use It To Teach?
NewsApr 29, 2026

What Is Dotstorming and How Can I Use It To Teach?

Dotstorming is a browser‑based tool that lets teachers create digital boards where students post ideas and vote in real time. The platform supports text, images, video and PDFs, and requires only a link—no login or special devices. It offers a...

By Tech & Learning (TechLearning)
Rise Launches AWS-Backed AI and Cloud Training Initiative
NewsApr 29, 2026

Rise Launches AWS-Backed AI and Cloud Training Initiative

Rise has launched Rise Upskill, a global, AWS‑backed training program offering two foundational AWS certifications—Cloud Practitioner and AI Practitioner. The free, online courses run from June 1 to September 1 and accept up to 50 participants, with applications due May 25. Training is...

By TVBEurope
Third Space Learning Raises £4.4m to Scale AI Tutoring
NewsApr 29, 2026

Third Space Learning Raises £4.4m to Scale AI Tutoring

Third Space Learning, the Swindon‑based online education platform, has raised £4.4 million (about $5.6 million) to accelerate its AI‑driven maths tutoring service, Skye. The round was led by the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund with participation from Maven Capital Partners,...

By UKTN – People
64‑Minute Cod
SocialApr 29, 2026

64‑Minute Cod

THIS GUY JUST DROPPED A 64-MINUTE CODEX MASTERCLASS 🤯 @rileybrown covers everything from GPT 5.5 browser agents to generating videos with Remotion and building reusable AI skills. Best Codex workshop I've seen online. https://t.co/xcDTJ4n5lb

By Data Chaz
Rethinking the Student Academic Experience for a Digital Era
NewsApr 29, 2026

Rethinking the Student Academic Experience for a Digital Era

TechnologyOne and HEPI are releasing a twentieth‑anniversary edition of the Student Academic Experience Survey, drawing on responses from over 200,000 UK students collected over two decades. The report, titled “What Matters Most? 20 Years of the Student Experience,” highlights four...

By HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute)
Trinidad and Tobago Launches VerifyTT Platform to Digitize Academic and Employment Credentials
NewsApr 29, 2026

Trinidad and Tobago Launches VerifyTT Platform to Digitize Academic and Employment Credentials

State-owned iGovTT launched VerifyTT, a digital credentials platform that lets eight universities issue cryptographically signed academic certificates stored in mobile wallets. Integrated with LearnTT and EmployTT, the system aims to streamline job applications and is the latest step in Trinidad...

By Pulse
Simplilearn and University of Oklahoma Launch GenAI‑Powered Project Management Certificate
NewsApr 29, 2026

Simplilearn and University of Oklahoma Launch GenAI‑Powered Project Management Certificate

Simplilearn and the University of Oklahoma Outreach have launched a new Professional Certificate in Project Management that integrates generative AI. The blended program offers hands‑on training with 15+ industry tools, 25+ live demos and a capstone simulation, aiming to equip...

By Pulse
The Future of Agentic AI for University Students
NewsApr 29, 2026

The Future of Agentic AI for University Students

Universities are moving beyond the fear of generative AI toward agentic AI that can act autonomously across campus systems. By consolidating fragmented data into unified SaaS platforms, institutions can embed intelligence that streamlines enrollment, finance, HR and student services. Early...

By Campus Review (AU)
From Faster to Smarter Sales Training: Turning AI Into Impact
NewsApr 29, 2026

From Faster to Smarter Sales Training: Turning AI Into Impact

Highspot’s AI‑powered platform unifies content, training, role‑play, coaching, and performance analytics, turning rapid content creation into measurable sales impact. By leveraging real‑deal data, the system generates adaptive lessons, instant role‑play scoring, and contextual coaching prompts that align with business outcomes....

By Highspot
Microsoft Backs Ireland's AIReady.ie Platform to Upskill 1 Million Learners
NewsApr 29, 2026

Microsoft Backs Ireland's AIReady.ie Platform to Upskill 1 Million Learners

Microsoft has joined Ireland's SOLAS and the National Skills Council to launch AIReady.ie, a free platform that aims to deliver AI fundamentals to one million people. The initiative offers four short, mobile‑optimized courses at no cost, aligning with the government's...

By Pulse
Teaching Software Development the Easy Way Using GitLab
NewsApr 29, 2026

Teaching Software Development the Easy Way Using GitLab

University of Washington‑Bothell lecturer Stephen G. Dame shows how GitLab for Education lets instructors distribute assignments, manage permissions, and deliver feedback at scale. By leveraging GitLab Ultimate’s Groups, Subgroups and merge‑request workflow, educators can mirror real‑world development environments while keeping...

By GitLab Blog
Create Unit Vocabulary Tables Instantly with One Prompt
SocialApr 28, 2026

Create Unit Vocabulary Tables Instantly with One Prompt

📝 Vocabulary lists organized by unit shouldn't take an entire afternoon. 🤖 One prompt can generate a structured table with terms and student-friendly definitions. 🔁 Then reply to add image cues or cross-curricular connections. https://t.co/s9XnH6TjMf

By Monica Burns
Opinion: 5 AI Moves Leaders Must Make for Next School Year
NewsApr 28, 2026

Opinion: 5 AI Moves Leaders Must Make for Next School Year

The U.S. Department of Education’s new rule prioritizing AI in discretionary grants is pushing K‑12 districts to accelerate adoption for the 2025‑26 school year. Experts warn that success hinges on strategic leadership, not just tool selection, emphasizing problem‑first thinking, unified...

By GovTech — Education (K-12)