Pearson & HCLTech's AI Leap, Arivihan's $4.17M Boost, and AFT's $23M Academy - AI in Education #18
August 06, 2025 -
AI in Education
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Welcome to this week's edition of AI In Education Weekly.
In today's newsletter, we delve into several significant developments in the realm of AI in education. Pearson and HCLTech have joined forces to develop AI-powered learning tools aimed at bridging global skills gaps. Meanwhile, Arivihan, an Indian AI-powered learning platform, has secured $4.17 million in Pre-Series A funding from Prosus and Accel to expand its automated tutoring services across India.
Additionally, Extramarks Education has launched 'Extra Intelligence', an AI suite designed to enhance educational experiences with personalized lessons and AI-assisted grading. Common Sense Media has released a report evaluating AI teacher assistants, noting both their productivity benefits and potential risks. Furthermore, the American Federation of Teachers has established the National Academy for AI Instruction with $23 million in funding to train educators in AI integration. Lastly, a survey by PowerSchool highlights the barriers educators face in adopting AI tools, despite recognizing their potential benefits.
Welcome to this week's edition of AI In Education Weekly.
In today's newsletter, we delve into several significant developments in the realm of AI in education. Pearson and HCLTech have joined forces to develop AI-powered learning tools aimed at bridging global skills gaps. Meanwhile, Arivihan, an Indian AI-powered learning platform, has secured $4.17 million in Pre-Series A funding from Prosus and Accel to expand its automated tutoring services across India.
Additionally, Extramarks Education has launched 'Extra Intelligence', an AI suite designed to enhance educational experiences with personalized lessons and AI-assisted grading. Common Sense Media has released a report evaluating AI teacher assistants, noting both their productivity benefits and potential risks. Furthermore, the American Federation of Teachers has established the National Academy for AI Instruction with $23 million in funding to train educators in AI integration. Lastly, a survey by PowerSchool highlights the barriers educators face in adopting AI tools, despite recognizing their potential benefits.
Pearson and HCLTech Partner for AI Learning Tools
Pearson and HCLTech have announced a strategic partnership to create AI-powered learning products and workforce solutions, focusing on global skills gaps in an AI-driven economy. Read more
Prosus Leads $4.17M Funding in Arivihan
The Indian AI-powered learning platform Arivihan has raised $4.17 million in Pre-Series A funding led by Prosus and Accel to expand its services across India. Read more
Extramarks Education Unveils AI-Powered Suite
Global Edtech firm Extramarks Education has introduced 'Extra Intelligence', an AI-powered suite aimed at enhancing educational experiences in schools with features like personalized lessons and AI-assisted grading. Read more
Common Sense Media Report on AI Teacher Assistants
A report by Common Sense Media evaluates AI teacher assistant tools, highlighting their potential benefits and risks in educational settings. Read more
AFT Launches AI Training Academy with $23M Funding
The American Federation of Teachers has launched the National Academy for AI Instruction in New York City, supported by $23 million from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Microsoft. The initiative aims to train 400,000 educators over five years to integrate AI into teaching. Read more
Survey Highlights Barriers to AI in Education
A survey by PowerSchool indicates that while many educators see potential in AI tools for enhancing student outcomes, few are using them due to infrastructure and planning challenges. Read more
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