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How Home Visiting Programs Benefit the Whole Family
This essay was adapted from a piece posted on Medium. About nine months ago, Dara told me she was interested in bringing her mother and nephew from Syria to the United States, and she needed assistance. She had immigrated to Evanston, Illinois from S...[Read More]
How to Transform Lessons Into Adventures
Imagine a classroom with students deeply engaged in their lessons, eagerly solving math problems and exploring English skills through fun digital games. Their excitement is evident as they face challenges and earn rewards, turning traditional learnin...[Read More]
As Federal Dollars Vanish, Districts Weigh Which Edtech Tools to Drop
For Evangelina Mendoza, a chief information technology officer for San Antonio Independent School District in Texas, the impending end of federal pandemic relief money is forcing tough choices. Part of that is ruthlessly reevaluating the edtech purch...[Read More]
Despite the Challenges, This Is Why I Wear a Hijab as a Muslim Teacher
In January 2018, I signed up to work as a substitute teacher at a public school in Columbus, Ohio. When I showed up, I wore what I thought was professional attire for a school teacher, including a long-sleeved shirt and dress pants. I also wore my hi...[Read More]
When the Teaching Assistant Is an AI ‘Twin’ of the Professor
Two instructors at Vilnius University in Lithuania brought in some unusual teaching assistants earlier this year: AI chatbot versions of themselves. The instructors — Paul Jurcys and Goda Strikaitė-Latušinskaja — created AI chatbots trained only on a...[Read More]
Will AI Make Standardized Tests Obsolete?
The SAT is to standardized testing what the floppy disk is to data storage. Providers of some of the most popular standardized tests are rethinking their offerings as new AI tools are challenging traditional techniques for finding out what students k...[Read More]
SchoolData Announces Strategic Merger With Munetrix to Empower Educators
SchoolData Solutions, a premier education technology company known for its innovative data tools and software solutions, has announced its merger with Munetrix, a leading provider of performance analytics solutions for K-12 schools. The post SchoolDa...[Read More]
UGC Unveils New Framework for Universities to Conduct SWAYAM Course Exams
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced a new framework enabling universities to conduct examinations for courses offered through the Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) platform. The post UGC Unveils New Fram...[Read More]
Jobilla Raises $6.7M to Fuel AI-Driven Recruitment Platform
Jobilla, a Helsinki-based company specializing in digital recruitment technology, has launched its latest AI-powered tools to streamline and enhance global recruitment efforts. The post Jobilla Raises $6.7M to Fuel AI-Driven Recruitment Platform firs...[Read More]
How Vernacular Tech Education Can Supplement India’s Long-Term Economic Transformation
India’s tech education landscape faces a language barrier hindering workforce inclusion. To address this, integrating vernacular languages into tech curriculums is crucial for empowering rural learners, fostering innovation, generating jobs, et...[Read More]
HRTech Startup Tilt Secures $15M Series B Round to Fuel Growth and Expansion
Tilt, a human resources technology platform that helps companies and employees navigate the leave process, has raised $15 million in a Series B round led by Bramalea Partners. The post HRTech Startup Tilt Secures $15M Series B Round to Fuel Growth an...[Read More]
HDFC Bank Announces New EdFinTech Platform to Streamline Overseas Education Payments
HDFC Bank, India’s leading private sector bank, has announced the launch of its EdFinTech platform at the Global Fintech Fest 2024 in Mumbai. The post HDFC Bank Announces New EdFinTech Platform to Streamline Overseas Education Payments first ap...[Read More]