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Edu-Wealth Startup Zinc Secures $25.5M in Seed Funding
Zinc, an edu-wealth startup aiming to transform how Indian families save, invest, and plan for overseas education, has recently raised $25.5 million in its seed round led by Nexus Venture Partners. The post Edu-Wealth Startup Zinc Secures $25.5M in S...[Read More]
Report: 90% of Schools Depend on E-rate Funding Every Year
A new report from Funds for Learning highlights the critical role of the Federal Communications Commission’s E-rate program in funding critical technologies and services for K-12 schools.
What Can AI Chatbots Teach Us About How Humans Learn?
Do new AI tools like ChatGPT actually understand language the same way that humans do? It turns out that even the inventors of these new large language models are debating that very question — and the answer will have huge implications for education ...[Read More]
‘We’re at a Disadvantage,’ and Other Teacher Sentiments on AI
Teachers say they have other, more pressing priorities.
University of Missouri–St. Louis Partners with Ziplines Education To Drive Workforce Development with Tech-Adjacent Skills Training
ST. LOUIS – To help career-driven professionals navigate and succeed in today’s rapidly evolving landscape, the University of Missouri–St Louis … Read more The post University of Missouri–St. Louis Partners with Ziplines Education To Drive Work...[Read More]
New OpenAI Swarm Framework Offers Open Source Tool for Multi-Agent AI Networks
OpenAI has introduced a new open source framework for the development and management of multi-agent AI systems that can collaborate autonomously to perform tasks.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Rolls Out Facilitron Facility Management Platform
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) has announced a partnership with facility management systems provider Facilitron. MDCPS has about 350,000 students across 400 campuses and is the 19th Florida school district to use Facilitron’s platform.
What the Boom in Kids’ Smartwatches Reveals About Modern Parenting
As Jennifer Hill’s eldest child was heading into fifth grade, she began to wonder how she would communicate with him in the hour between his school bus drop-off and her arrival home from work in downtown Cleveland. This story also appeared in WIRED. ...[Read More]
[Infographic] How Skills-Based Training Benefits Your Business
AI-Powered Training for Agile Businesses to empower your workforce with tailored, high-quality training delivered quickly and cost-effectively. Stay competitive in today’s fast-paced market with YU Global’s innovative training solutions. ...[Read More]
Let High Schoolers Do Less? Let High Schoolers Experience More
The New York Times ran a guest column last month by an English teacher calling for high school students to “do less so they can do better.” Student responses from three schools (two suburban public schools and one private school) on October 10 echoed...[Read More]
How do first-generation students fare in degree attainment?
Six years after starting college, 24 percent of first-generation students and 59 percent of continuing-generation students earned a bachelor’s degree, according to FirstGen Forward. The post How do first-generation students fare in degree attai...[Read More]
Springpod Raises $2.5M in New Funding to Expand Virtual Work-Based Learning
Springpod, a leading provider of free virtual work-based learning experiences for students, has recently secured a $2.5 million strategic investment from American Student Assistance® (ASA). The post Springpod Raises $2.5M in New Funding to Expand Vir...[Read More]