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Welcome to this week's edition of AI In Education Weekly.
In today's newsletter, we bring you a range of stories highlighting the evolving role of AI in educational settings. Yourway Learning has initiated a significant $1 million AI grant to the River Valley School District in Pennsylvania, aiming to enhance educational equity and alleviate teacher burnout through AI tools and professional development. Meanwhile, French startup PyxiScience has raised €2 million to further develop its AI-driven math learning platform, which is already benefiting over 10,000 students.
Additionally, O'Reilly and Microsoft have teamed up to launch the open-source NLWeb, enhancing conversational search across a vast library of resources. In a notable shift, Miami-Dade County Public Schools is incorporating AI tools, including Google’s Gemini chatbot, into their curriculum, impacting over 105,000 students. Experts like Rachel Dzombak from Carnegie Mellon University are discussing the potential and challenges of AI in education, emphasizing the need for teachers to adapt to these new technologies.
Welcome to this week's edition of AI In Education Weekly.
In today's newsletter, we bring you a range of stories highlighting the evolving role of AI in educational settings. Yourway Learning has initiated a significant $1 million AI grant to the River Valley School District in Pennsylvania, aiming to enhance educational equity and alleviate teacher burnout through AI tools and professional development. Meanwhile, French startup PyxiScience has raised €2 million to further develop its AI-driven math learning platform, which is already benefiting over 10,000 students.
Additionally, O'Reilly and Microsoft have teamed up to launch the open-source NLWeb, enhancing conversational search across a vast library of resources. In a notable shift, Miami-Dade County Public Schools is incorporating AI tools, including Google’s Gemini chatbot, into their curriculum, impacting over 105,000 students. Experts like Rachel Dzombak from Carnegie Mellon University are discussing the potential and challenges of AI in education, emphasizing the need for teachers to adapt to these new technologies.
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PyxiScience Raises €2 Million for AI Math Platform
French EdTech startup PyxiScience has secured €2 million in funding to enhance its AI-driven adaptive math learning platform, currently used by over 10,000 students. Read more
O'Reilly and Microsoft Launch NLWeb for AI Development
O'Reilly has partnered with Microsoft to integrate Natural Language Web (NLWeb) into its platform. This collaboration aims to enhance conversational search capabilities across 59,000 books without relying on centralized AI services. Read more
Miami-Dade Schools Introduce AI with Google Chatbots
Miami-Dade County Public Schools is integrating AI tools, including Google’s Gemini chatbot, into education for over 105,000 students, marking a shift from previous bans. Read more
AI's Role in Education: Opportunities and Challenges
Experts highlight the integration of AI in education, focusing on its benefits and limitations. Rachel Dzombak from Carnegie Mellon University discusses how teachers can adapt to utilize AI effectively. Read more
Teacher Resigns Over AI Impact on Education
A former high school English teacher, Hannah, went viral on TikTok after resigning, citing AI tools as detrimental to student motivation and learning. She calls for reduced technology use in classrooms. Read more
Concerns Over A.I. in K-12 Education
Jessica Grose addresses worries about A.I.'s role in K-12 education, focusing on a U.S. executive order promoting its use in schools and potential impacts on critical thinking and social skills. Read more
Northeastern Students Upset Over Professor's ChatGPT Use
Students at Northeastern University are unhappy after learning a professor used ChatGPT for course materials while banning its use by students. A complaint was filed, raising concerns about educational integrity and AI reliance. Read more
Yourway Learning Awards $1M AI Grant to River Valley School District
Yourway Learning has initiated a $1 million AI grant to enhance educational equity and reduce teacher burnout. The River Valley School District in Pennsylvania will use the grant to implement AI tools and professional development over the next three years. Read more
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