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EP Starter to be free for all Australian schools until 2025 end
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Education Perfect offers free EP Starter to all Australian secondary schools until end-2025, boosting accessible AI-driven assessment and personalised learning.
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Cambridge Spark urges C-suite to boost AI knowledge for growth
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Cambridge Spark urges all C-suite executives to boost AI knowledge through training, warning that gaps could limit business growth and boardroom decisions.
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TrilbyTV expands digital signage with new resources for schools
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TrilbyTV has added four new content items to its digital signage platform, helping UK schools keep screen content current and curriculum-focused.
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AI-powered writing tool boosts literacy in New Zealand schools
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Several New Zealand schools report improved literacy after using the AI-driven Writer’s Toolbox, showing significant gains in student writing skills and confidence.
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Education Perfect revamps languages platform for schools in ANZ
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Education Perfect has relaunched its Languages platform for secondary schools in Australia and New Zealand to boost language learning amid declining enrolments.
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Edwin named Digital Learning Platform of the Year for 2025
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Nelson’s Edwin has been named Digital Learning Platform of the Year 2025 by EdTech Breakthrough for its innovative curriculum tools and classroom support.
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Bangkok launches first AI-centred high school with new academy
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Bangkok has launched Thailand's first AI-centred high school, HOG International Academy, integrating AI into teaching for personalised, adaptive learning experiences.
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IXL Learning acquires MyTutor to boost UK online tutoring
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IXL Learning has acquired UK-based MyTutor to expand online tutoring, reaching over 200,000 families amid rising demand for personalised education support.
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Google boosts education with Gemini 2.5 & LearnLM updates
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Google integrates LearnLM model into Gemini 2.5, enhancing learning with AI-powered explanations and multimodal content for global users.
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RevisionSuccess & Chulalongkorn University target AI-led learning
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RevisionSuccess and Chulalongkorn University are teaming up to expand AI-driven adaptive learning across Thailand, enhancing education for all students.
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AI startups lead in Viva Technology list of Europe's top 100
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Viva Technology ranks Top 100 Rising European Startups for 2025, spotlighting 15 AI firms among emerging innovators across 22 sectors and 13 countries.
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Discovery Education launches DoodleLearning apps in Australia
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Discovery Education launches its popular DoodleLearning maths and English apps for Australian children aged 2-14, supporting personalised learning at home and school.
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Astrikos.Ai appoints four senior leaders to drive global growth
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Astrikos.Ai appoints four senior leaders to boost global growth and strengthen its presence in AI-driven infrastructure analytics and smart city projects.
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Phase One closes $2.1m fund, backs 14 tech startups
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Phase One Ventures closes its early-stage NZD $2.1m fund after backing 14 startups, with 12 securing follow-on funding and creating 100+ jobs.
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AcademyEX launches The Play Lab for playful tech learning
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academyEX has unveiled The Play Lab in Auckland, a professional learning space where adults explore emerging tech like AI and robotics through hands-on play.
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Kai's Education raises NZD $1.5m to fuel US expansion
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Kai's Education has raised NZD $1.5m to expand its unique screen-free coding tools for neurodiverse learners in US schools, aiming for NZD $2.346m.
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Shuriii joins Siakam's EdTech Engine, eyes global growth
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Toronto startup Shuriii has been chosen for the Siakam EdTech Engine programme, aiming to revolutionise K-12 education with dynamic data-driven insights.
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SigIQ.ai secures USD $9.5m to transform AI tutoring
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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SigIQ.ai has launched from stealth mode, raising USD $9.5 million to enhance its AI tutoring tech, aiming to reshape education accessibility globally.
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VivaTech 2025: Paris event set to showcase tech innovation
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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VivaTech 2025 will take place in Paris from 11 to 14 June, bringing together over 14,000 startups and global leaders to explore the latest in technology.
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Knowby unveils AI platform revolutionising instruction content
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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Knowby has unveiled Knowby AI, a groundbreaking platform that simplifies the creation of instructional content using multimodal generative AI technology.