AllHere Set Meeting With LAUSD Leaders Months Before Landing $6.2M Chatbot Deal
In January 2023 LAUSD leaders met with AllHere CEO and consultant Debra Kerr, a close associate of Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, months before the district approved a $6.2 million AI‑chatbot contract. The deal later became the focus of FBI raids, an investigation into Carvalho’s role, and the bankruptcy and criminal charges against AllHere founder Joanna Smith‑Griffin. Public‑record requests reveal scant documentation of the procurement process, while the district’s task force and inspector‑general reports have yet to disclose findings. The controversy raises serious questions about conflict‑of‑interest safeguards and oversight of large ed‑tech purchases.
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Zambia Tests AI-Powered Learning in Schools
Zambia’s Ministry of Technology and Science and local tech firm Obrizum Group have signed an MoU to pilot AI‑powered learning, initially in secondary schools and later in TEVET institutions. The project, launching next month, aims to personalize instruction, boost learning...
HowNow ‘Excels’ on the 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems
HowNow has been named a Core Challenger on the 2026 Fosway 9‑Grid™ for Learning Systems, marking its third straight year in this tier. The analyst firm rates the vendor’s trajectory as “Excelling,” reflecting heightened innovation and market performance. HowNow also...
What Is Knoword and How Can I Use It To Teach Vocabulary?
Knoword is a web‑based, gamified vocabulary platform that lets educators create or use community‑made word packs across subjects. The tool offers multiple play modes, AI‑driven clue generation, and detailed analytics, while students can join without individual accounts. It operates on...
Why AI Grading Tools Are Changing the Game for K-12 Teachers
AI grading tools have moved beyond simple multiple‑choice checks to sophisticated language‑model systems that many K‑12 teachers now rely on daily. A Gallup‑Walton survey shows 60% of U.S. public‑school teachers use AI grading, saving roughly six hours per week, while...
Welsh Government Boosts Funding for Cyber Education
The Welsh Government’s Tech Valleys programme is injecting £740,000 into the National Digital Exploitation Centre (NDEC), a partnership between the University of South Wales and Thales. The funding will enable NDEC to reach an additional 10,000 primary‑school pupils in southeast...
Study Finds Most Common Ed-Tech Tools Not Backed by Evidence
A joint Instructure‑InnovateEDU analysis of 150 frequently used classroom technology tools found that most lack federally recognized evidence of impact. Only 40% of ed‑tech tools have any alignment with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) standards, and a mere 2%...
How Mental Health Professionals Can Earn CE Credits Hassle Free
Continuing education (CE) credits are mandatory for mental‑health clinicians to keep their licenses active, and they also serve as a vehicle for staying current with evidence‑based practices. The article outlines how CE requirements vary by state but typically demand 20‑40...
Anonyme Labs Partners with Utah Valley University to Introduce Student Digital Wallet
Anonyme Labs has teamed with Utah Valley University to launch a pilot digital wallet that stores student IDs and other academic credentials as verifiable credentials. The solution leverages Open Badges 3.0, OpenID4VC and DIDComm protocols, allowing cryptographically secure sharing from smartphones....
AI Learning Tools Recognised with IATA CBTA Innovation Award
Pika Aero and DGM France were honoured with the IATA Competency‑Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) Center Best Innovation Award for their AI‑driven dangerous‑goods training solutions. Pika Aero’s platform uses immersive AI to adjust operational scenarios in real time as learners...
Khon Kaen Business School Joins TradingView’s Educational Partner Program
Thai institution Khon Kaen Business School has joined TradingView’s Educational Partner program. The partnership grants KKBS students access to TradingView’s advanced analytical tools, interactive charts, and a global trading community. KKBS, accredited by AACSB and AAPBS, aims to blend academic...
Digital Literacy Meets HIV Awareness Through Empower+
Microsoft and UNAIDS have launched Empower+, a free AI and digital‑skills platform for adolescent girls across 21 African countries. The service blends foundational digital literacy, introductory artificial‑intelligence training, and HIV‑prevention content, and is accessible via mobile devices in multiple local...
Scaling Digital Learning in Public Education: What Governments and Industry Must Get Right
The International Day for Digital Learning highlights how public education has rapidly embraced digital tools after COVID‑19 forced school closures for 1.6 billion learners. By 2023 the global e‑learning market surpassed $300 billion, driven by adaptive platforms, AI analytics, and hybrid classroom...
From Data to Decision-Making: Jackson Mumey on Why Adaptive Learning Is Transforming Bar Exam Prep & Empowering Repeat Takers
Celebration Bar Review®, founded by Jackson Mumey, is reshaping bar exam preparation by combining adaptive learning technology with personalized mentorship. The platform tracks real‑time performance, reallocating study time to address individual weaknesses, especially for repeat takers. By integrating data analytics...
CYBER.ORG Offers New AI Modules for Parents, Caregivers
CYBER.ORG has introduced nine new AI education modules aimed at parents and caregivers, addressing a growing digital divide as AI becomes commonplace in K‑12 classrooms. The curriculum is tiered for ages 5‑8, middle school and high school, using familiar services...
New Jersey to Use AI to Score Standardized Writing Tests
New Jersey will deploy an artificial‑intelligence system to score most writing portions of its new adaptive statewide assessments for grades 3‑10 and high‑school juniors. The AI engine, trained on human‑scored practice tests, will automatically grade essays and short answers, flagging...
AI Tools to Reduce College Dropout Rates
Colleges are deploying artificial intelligence to curb a 30% college‑dropout rate by identifying at‑risk students early and delivering personalized support. Florida International University uses DataRobot’s machine‑learning suite to score each student’s retention probability, flagging anyone below a 70% threshold. Georgia...
AI Broke the College Degree: Why Higher Education Matters More than Ever
Patrick Dempsey, co‑CEO of Pend AI, illustrated AI’s classroom reach during a Feb. 18 keynote, using Gemini AI to generate answers and Bubble AI to assemble a live quiz. He highlighted that students now bring AI agents into lectures, allowing the...
Whatfix Introduces AI Roleplay Training in Mirror, the only Platform Combining Adaptive AI Conversations with Real System Simulations
Whatfix has launched AI Roleplay training within its Mirror platform, merging adaptive AI‑driven conversations with high‑fidelity enterprise system simulations. The addition turns Mirror into an AI‑first training environment where customer‑facing teams can rehearse both dialogue and workflow without risk. Since...
AI’s Mission Evolves as Adoptions Spreads
A recent Ellucian survey of 779 college administrators shows AI is becoming mainstream in higher education, with two‑thirds reporting implementation across business units and 43% embedding AI in strategic plans. Over 60% of institutions are already funding AI projects, primarily...
Graduate Programme Launched to Train ICT Specialists
Axiz and SUSE have announced a 12‑month graduate programme aimed at creating ICT specialists across sub‑Saharan Africa, with the first cohort starting in February 2026. The curriculum blends technical instruction in enterprise Linux, cloud‑native infrastructure and cybersecurity with on‑the‑job placements...
Success Stories: Medical Students Think Like Clinical Researchers
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine launched the IDEA (Independent Data Exploration and Analysis) project, a mandatory year‑long curriculum for first‑year medical students that embeds artificial‑intelligence tools into research training. Initially using ChatGPT and Claude, the program transitioned to...
Baidam Partners with Deadly Coders for First Nations IT Job Push
Baidam has signed an MOU with Indigenous‑owned not‑for‑profit Deadly Coders to create IT career pathways for First Nations students. The deal ties Baidam’s commercial recruitment success to education funding: for every ten job placements, the company will finance a $20,000...
Tech Leaders on How AI Can Help Students
Managing Director Josh Nester hosts EdTech leaders on a HEDx episode to discuss how artificial intelligence can scale student support while preserving the human connection. Participants from OES, Vygo, Stellic and ReadyTech argue that AI should enhance, not replace, personalized...
Enabling Gemini for Education Across All Malaysian Public Universities
All 20 Malaysian public universities have integrated Google Gemini for Education, extending AI‑powered tools to roughly 600,000 students and 75,000 faculty members. The Ministry of Higher Education also provisioned Google AI Pro for 40,000 lecturers and NotebookLM Enterprise for 128,000...
Removing Transportation and Attendance Barriers for Homeless Youth
Homeless students face chronic attendance gaps, prompting districts to seek transportation solutions. A webinar featuring HopSkipDrive and SchoolHouse Connection will showcase how districts leverage the McKinney‑Vento Act and innovative rideshare models to bridge these gaps. Attendees will learn to identify...
Shadow Data in Higher Education: Governing Unsanctioned Data Before It Becomes a FERPA Problem
Higher education institutions are grappling with "shadow data"—information stored or shared outside sanctioned systems such as personal laptops, departmental drives, or unsanctioned cloud services. This hidden data layer threatens student privacy, weakens data quality, and creates compliance exposure under FERPA....
How Schools Can Keep up as AI Changes College Search
Nearly 80% of prospective students now rely on Google’s AI-generated overviews for degree information, often bypassing university websites entirely. This shift forces colleges to rethink digital visibility, ensuring that AI tools surface accurate, institution‑specific data. Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and...
Groundup.ai Launches Groundup Academy to Scale Human-Centric AI for Industry 5.0
Groundup.ai has launched Groundup Academy, a free global educational ecosystem aimed at upskilling industrial workers for Industry 5.0. The program offers two tracks – Whisperer for engineers to master predictive AI and Strategist for leaders to convert machine signals into ROI...
Just Rs 400 Cr Set Aside for Schools over 18 Months, Test Prep Is Main Business: PW’s CFO Amit Sachdeva
PhysicsWallah (PW) posted a robust Q3 FY26, with revenue jumping 34% year‑on‑year to Rs 1,082 crore and a PAT of Rs 102 crore despite one‑time costs. Paid student enrollment rose 21% to 4.4 million, and the company expects to reach five million paid learners this...
Organizing Schoolwide Projects with Collaborative Platforms with Kim Marie Kefalas – Bonus Episode with Jotform
In a bonus Jotform podcast, elementary tech teacher Kim Marie Kefalas shares how collaborative platforms can power school‑wide projects that connect classrooms, families, and community partners. She outlines practical scaffolding techniques such as student‑led roles, clear expectations, and peer‑to‑peer support to foster...
AI Won’t Shortcut Education. Unless We Let It
Pearson warns that generic AI can shortcut education, but purpose‑built AI embedded in its e‑textbooks can actually strengthen active reading. A 2024 Wharton study linked general AI use to weaker long‑term outcomes, while Pearson’s analysis of 79 million interactions showed its...
EON Reality Launches Genesis 3.0 Training Platform
EON Reality unveiled Genesis 3.0, its latest enterprise training platform. The solution adds Genesis Interact and EON Multi, delivering immersive simulation and true multi‑platform publishing for desktop, tablet and VR. It introduces a “Show Me, Train, Let Me Try, Evaluate...
Q&A: Tech and Policy Intersect in Education Savings Accounts
Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are expanding as states seek flexible schooling options. Odyssey provides a digital‑wallet platform that processes applications, payments, and vendor vetting for ESA programs, now handling Texas’ $1 billion TEFA rollout—the largest in U.S. history. The system offers...
U.S. Department of Labor Defines 5 Key Areas of AI Literacy
The U.S. Department of Labor unveiled an AI Literacy Framework that defines five core competency areas for workers to use and evaluate generative AI responsibly. The framework outlines understanding AI principles, exploring real‑world uses, directing AI effectively, evaluating outputs, and...
Learning Curves: Meaning, Theory, And Types
Learning‑curve theory explains how proficiency rises with repeated experience, showing rapid early gains that taper as mastery approaches. Originating from early 20th‑century manufacturing and psychology, the concept now guides HR, L&D, and operations to forecast onboarding speed, training costs, and...
Boulder Valley Schools, Colo., Ban ChatGPT for Students
Boulder Valley School District blocked ChatGPT on all student devices and Wi‑Fi after safety concerns about group chats, multimedia generation, and inadequate age verification. The district is promoting MagicSchool AI, a teacher‑approved platform with built‑in guardrails. The ban received backing from...
University of Minnesota Launches AI Workforce and Innovation Hub
The University of Minnesota unveiled an artificial‑intelligence hub to serve as the campus’s central engine for AI strategy, education, and workforce development. The hub will deliver comprehensive AI curricula for students, staff, and K‑12 educators while fostering partnerships across academia,...
How Dartmouth Is Rolling Out AI on Campus Faster than Other Colleges
Dartmouth College appointed an English professor as special advisor to the provost on artificial intelligence, tasking him with a campus‑wide temperature check. His report identified lingering faculty resistance but also outlined 22 actionable recommendations for AI integration. The plan includes...
Cypher Learning Names John Mazur CEO to Accelerate AI-Native Learning for Enterprises at Scale
Cypher Learning announced John Mazur as its new chief executive officer, while founder Graham Glass transitions to chief technology officer to focus on AI architecture. Mazur brings a track record of scaling SaaS firms, most recently leading Chatmeter to a...
What Is Groovelit and How Can I Use It To Teach Writing?
Groovelit is a free, gamified writing platform for students in grades 4‑10 that blends creative prompts with AI‑driven scoring. Teachers set genre‑specific tasks, launch timed sessions, and receive instant feedback and aggregated performance data. The system evaluates grammar, vocabulary, relevance, and...
Beyond the Screen in Online Education
Online education’s rapid expansion has highlighted the critical need for intentional community and social presence. Without these elements, learners often feel isolated, leading to disengagement and lower retention. Simple tactics—personalized instructor messages, video introductions, reflective prompts, and peer‑to‑peer activities—can create...
Gamifying the Classroom: How Lena Is Turning Nigeria’s Curriculum Into Immersive Games
Nigerian startup Lena transforms curriculum into immersive games, using AI to monitor progress and provide real‑time explanations. The platform works offline, addressing connectivity gaps, and offers a tiered subscription for schools (₦20,000 per student per term) and parents (₦7,000 per...
New HEPI Report: ‘Being Indispensable: Capabilities for a Human-AI World, the ‘FUTURES’ Framework’
The Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) released Report 198, titled “Being indispensable: Capabilities for a human‑AI world, the ‘FUTURES’ framework,” urging universities to move beyond cautious AI pilots and embed generative AI into curricula. The report stresses that while GenAI can...
What Makes for a Good Social Studies Curriculum?
The Knowledge Matters Campaign has introduced the History Matters Review Tool, a new framework for evaluating K‑5 social studies curricula. The tool fills a gap left by the scarcity of review instruments that exist for ELA and math, focusing on...
He Vibe-Coded a Crisis for Higher Education
A 22‑year‑old engineer, Advait Paliwal, released an agentic‑AI tool called Einstein that can retrieve assignments from Canvas, solve complex computer‑science problems, and generate completed PDFs. The service, priced between $40 and $200 per month, attracted over 100,000 site visits before...
Grammarly Offering Manuscript Reviews by AI Versions of Recently Deceased Professors
Grammarly has launched an "Expert Review" AI feature that lets users select real scholars—including deceased professors—to critique manuscripts. The tool draws on scraped publications to generate feedback and even rewrites text in the chosen expert's style. Academics quickly condemned the...
Determining the Roles Required for Effective AI Governance in Higher Ed
Universities are racing to formalize AI governance as generative tools permeate admissions, instruction, research, and operations. Institutions such as Austin Community College and Cornell have created interdisciplinary committees and senior roles—like a vice provost for AI strategy—to define policies, vet...
Will AI-Generated Lessons Work? Here's What the 1970's Can Tell Us
Generative AI tools now produce K‑12 lesson plans at unprecedented speed, promising efficiency for teachers and districts. The article compares this wave to the 1970s experiment with computer‑assisted instruction, highlighting similar skepticism and adoption hurdles. While AI can handle routine...
Georgia District Seeks SEL Program; California System to Buy Data Management Platform
A Georgia school district has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a social‑emotional learning (SEL) program, while a California district is seeking a data‑management and business‑intelligence platform to centralize student information. In parallel, another Georgia district is soliciting bids...