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Next-Generation Durable Skills Assessment
Over the last five years, significant efforts emerged around the importance of durable or transferable skills. These durable skills (also called transferable skills or competencies) balance out the skills triangle (with core skills – reading, writing...[Read More]
How colleges can mitigate financial risk: Strategies for sustainability and growth
Rising operational costs, declining enrollment, unstable endowments, and increased pressures from government regulation have created a precarious situation for many institutions. The post How colleges can mitigate financial risk: Strategies for susta...[Read More]
Saudi EdTech Startup AILA Secures $1.15M in Pre-Seed Funding
AILA, a Saudi Arabian educational technology startup focusing on AI-driven personalized learning, has announced the closure of a $1.15 million pre-seed funding round led by Sabah Hub. The post Saudi EdTech Startup AILA Secures $1.15M in Pre-Seed Fund...[Read More]
PiP World Raises $10M Seed Funding to Empower Financial Literacy
PiP World, a pioneering Web3 gaming and EdTech ecosystem has recently secured $10 million in seed funding from Exinity, a leading global fintech firm. The post PiP World Raises $10M Seed Funding to Empower Financial Literacy first appeared on EdTechR...[Read More]
Bennett University Partners With PRIF for Women’s STEAM Education
Bennett University is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Pernod Ricard India Foundation (PRIF) in introducing a one-of-a-kind initiative: The PRIF Scholarship for Women in STEAM Education. The post Bennett University Partners With PRIF for...[Read More]
New AI Collaborative to Explore Use of Artificial Intelligence to Improve Teaching and Learning
Education-focused nonprofits Leading Educators and The Learning Accelerator have partnered to launch the School Teams AI Collaborative, a yearlong pilot initiative that will convene school teams, educators, and thought leaders to explore ways that ar...[Read More]
This District Is Building an AI Chatbot—But Not for the Students
A district leader from Arcadia Unified in California discusses how his district is leveraging AI.
Phenomena-Based Learning and 3D Science: Inspiring Curiosity and Making Sense of the World
On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly begins a science investigation called “Shadow Town.” The teacher gathers them in a circle and asks, “What causes shadows?” It’s a good question. The students are all familiar with shadows, have...[Read More]
MSDE and Meta Join Forces for AI-Powered Skill Development
MSDE has recently announced a partnership with Meta today for the launch of two initiatives: an AI Assistant for the Skill India Mission and the establishment of 5 Centers of Excellence (CoEs) in Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR). The post ...[Read More]
NIELIT and Maharashtra Ink MOU to Boost Tech Education
NIELIT, an autonomous scientific society under the administrative control of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, and the Government of Maharashtra through its Maharashtra State Board of Technical Educa...[Read More]
Empowering Student Voice to Drive Change
By: Luanna Huang and Ezra Rottman Young people are the voice of our next generation, and their role in shaping the world cannot be overstated. Among these critical voices is the Student Voice in Education, a driving force in elevating a school distr...[Read More]
Despite challenges, faculty report overall satisfaction
Despite ongoing challenges posed by changing student expectations and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), a majority (82 percent) of educators remain satisfied in their roles, with teaching continuing to be their primary source of joy. The post...[Read More]