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Zephyr Drone Simulator (ZDS) has incorporated a NIST‑validated payload‑delivery and retrieval test method into its platform, offering public‑safety drone pilots a standardized training and evaluation tool. The methodology, co‑developed by DRONERESPONDERS, NIST, OMADA Group, and CERRA, provides data‑driven performance benchmarks for missions such as deploying flotation devices or medical kits. The new module also includes OMADA’s Payload Assessment Test, enabling agencies to self‑assess and certify pilot readiness. By embedding these standards in a realistic simulation, ZDS aims to reduce operational risk and accelerate adoption of advanced drone capabilities in emergency response.
Tech & Learning’s 2026 EdTech to Watch webinar series showcased a curated set of K‑12 solutions, spanning primary literacy, AI tutoring, Google ecosystem management, hydroponic STEM labs, and campus security. Products highlighted included Reading Eggs’ four‑program literacy suite, Lincoln AI’s...
At the HR Vendors of the Year Awards 2025 in Malaysia, the Best Digital Learning Providers category highlighted leading employee‑development platforms. Think Codex captured Gold, SOCO earned Silver, and EQWIP took Bronze, each judged on technology, content quality and customization....
Australian hospitals have seen assaults surge—48% in Queensland, 44% in New South Wales, and 60% in Victoria—while 79% of surveyed nurses reported recent violence. A new study from Edith Cowan University shows a single 20‑minute virtual‑reality session, I‑VADE, significantly boosts confidence...
California’s Cradle‑to‑Career (C2C) data system will now integrate with the CalKIDS savings program and community‑college records to flag students eligible for scholarship funds. The partnership identified roughly 40,000 community‑college enrollees with about $20 million in unclaimed CalKIDS awards. Authorized college staff...
Chad Tetreault, Zscaler’s Public Sector CTO for AI Strategy and Governance, outlined how federal agencies can modernize their AI workforce training. He argued that conventional classroom models lag behind AI’s rapid evolution, recommending "prompt‑athons" to democratize skill acquisition. Hands‑on, mission‑driven...
Gaurav Batra, CEO of Infinite Group, founded the company to close the disconnect between students, recruitment partners, and education providers. He launched IUnite.AI, a unified platform that streamlines collaboration across the international education ecosystem. The firm positions itself as purpose‑driven,...
SchoolStatus announced a new Literacy solution aimed at helping K‑12 districts engage families around reading progress, launching during National Reading Month. Recent state assessment data show reading gaps have widened since the pandemic, with only 11 % of students in districts...
Instructional protocols—structured routines like Critical Friends Groups—have become core tools for collaborative learning and professional development in K‑12 classrooms. Originating in the 1980s and popularized by organizations such as NSRF, EduProtocols, and EL Education, they standardize discussion, reduce teacher planning...
Schools generate vast amounts of under‑utilized "dark data"—LMS click paths, revision histories, help‑desk tickets, and device logs. Instructional coaches and technology facilitators can translate these silent signals into concrete instructional insights. By starting with focused coaching questions, prioritizing high‑impact data...
Seekho, the Bengaluru‑based short‑learning video platform, posted FY25 revenue of Rs 141.5 crore, a 12.3‑fold increase from the prior year. The surge was driven by subscription fees, but the company spent Rs 134 crore on marketing—75% of total expenses—pushing its loss to Rs 38.8 crore and...
Canadian startup Mocko.ai is reshaping language exam preparation by delivering AI‑driven, instant feedback on writing, speaking, and grammar. The platform mimics the format of high‑stakes tests such as TEF Canada and TCF Canada, allowing learners to take full‑length mock exams...
On 23 February, start‑up Companion released Einstein, an AI bot that could access learning platforms, watch lectures, complete quizzes and submit assignments on behalf of students. The tool sparked immediate outrage from educators who labeled it a cheating device, prompting...
A new K12 survey of over 1,000 parents and teachers finds that YouTube, TikTok and similar creator‑driven platforms have become a major supplemental learning ecosystem, with 73% of respondents saying their children use these videos to review school topics. Students...
YouTube is committing $20 million to a global digital literacy program for teens, announced at the Growing Up in the Digital Age Summit in Dublin. The funds will support a multilingual open‑source resource center and curriculum, informed by an Ipsos study...
A Washington school district has issued a request for proposals to provide summer learning programs, aiming to keep students engaged during the break. Meanwhile, a Tennessee school system is preparing to purchase a comprehensive online K‑12 curriculum to support blended...
Softlink Global has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) to embed practical logistics technology into technical curricula across India. The deal introduces Softlink’s LogiLEARN, LogiSKILL and LogiXPERT platforms, giving students and faculty hands‑on...
Elsevier has launched Osmosis AI, a study companion that integrates its 140‑year medical content with the Osmosis video library and conversational AI. The platform delivers AI‑generated answers that are fully cited and paired with relevant videos, supporting USMLE Step 1 and...
Forrester released its Q1 2026 Wave evaluating cybersecurity skills and training platforms, noting a rapid market shift since the 2023 edition. AI now shapes both attacker tactics and defensive simulations, forcing platforms to deliver AI‑generated labs and continuous content updates. The...
Quizlet has launched as a native app inside OpenAI’s ChatGPT, allowing users to generate flashcards and study sets directly from AI conversations. The integration taps into the platform’s library of hundreds of millions of study sets, merging generative AI with...
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...
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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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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%...
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 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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 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...
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...
