Edumentors Raises $2M for AI Tutor, Lovable Offers 50% Student Discount - AI in Education #20
August 20, 2025 -
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Welcome to this week's edition of AI In Education Weekly.
In recent news, Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn addressed misunderstandings surrounding the company's 'AI-first' strategy, clarifying that there is no intention to prioritize profit or reduce workforce. Meanwhile, Edumentors has successfully raised $2 million in seed funding to advance its interactive AI tutor, Edu AI, which aims to offer personalized learning experiences. Additionally, Lovable is extending a 50% discount on its Pro version to students globally, supporting their academic and career growth.
A study by the Center on Reinventing Public Education highlights the benefits California teachers gain from designing AI tools for classrooms, stressing the importance of a clear vision for AI integration. In a related discussion, a recent webinar delved into the role of AI in math education, focusing on the integration of AI tools to enhance teaching and learning. Furthermore, the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities is hosting a webinar to explore the use of AI in urban education, emphasizing personalized and inclusive learning approaches. Lastly, Yourway Learning has raised $9 million to further develop its AI solutions for K-12 education, particularly its platform, Yourway Spark.
Welcome to this week's edition of AI In Education Weekly.
In recent news, Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn addressed misunderstandings surrounding the company's 'AI-first' strategy, clarifying that there is no intention to prioritize profit or reduce workforce. Meanwhile, Edumentors has successfully raised $2 million in seed funding to advance its interactive AI tutor, Edu AI, which aims to offer personalized learning experiences. Additionally, Lovable is extending a 50% discount on its Pro version to students globally, supporting their academic and career growth.
A study by the Center on Reinventing Public Education highlights the benefits California teachers gain from designing AI tools for classrooms, stressing the importance of a clear vision for AI integration. In a related discussion, a recent webinar delved into the role of AI in math education, focusing on the integration of AI tools to enhance teaching and learning. Furthermore, the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities is hosting a webinar to explore the use of AI in urban education, emphasizing personalized and inclusive learning approaches. Lastly, Yourway Learning has raised $9 million to further develop its AI solutions for K-12 education, particularly its platform, Yourway Spark.
Duolingo CEO Clarifies AI Strategy Misunderstanding
In a recent interview, Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn addressed the criticism regarding the company's 'AI-first' strategy, clarifying that it was not intended to prioritize profit or result in layoffs. Read more
Yourway Learning Raises $9 Million for AI in Education
Yourway Learning, a company in Miami Lakes, Florida, has secured $9 million to enhance its AI platform for K-12 education, aiming to improve integration with school district systems. Read more
Lovable Offers Student Discount on Pro Version
Lovable is offering a 50% discount on Lovable Pro for students worldwide to aid in their academic and career pursuits. The company is also hosting Back-to-School Hackathons for student collaboration and innovation. Read more
Edumentors Raises $2M for AI Tutor Development
Online tutoring platform Edumentors has secured $2 million in seed funding to develop Edu AI, an interactive human-AI tutor aimed at providing personalized learning. Read more
Study: Teachers Gain from Designing AI Tools
A study by the Center on Reinventing Public Education shows that California teachers benefit from creating AI tools for classrooms, emphasizing the need for a clear vision in AI integration. Read more
AI's Role in Math Education Discussed in Webinar
A recent webinar explored how AI tools can be integrated into math instruction to support teachers and enhance student learning. The discussion highlighted the importance of pedagogy and the potential for AI to automate tasks. Read more
UNESCO Webinar on AI in Urban Education
The UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities is set to host a webinar on 20 August 2025, focusing on the integration of digital technologies and AI in urban education to promote inclusive learning. Read more
AI in Education Statistics & Trends for 2025
A report reveals that by 2025, 86% of students globally are using AI tools for their studies, with the market expected to grow significantly. The study also notes gender differences in AI usage and a substantial increase in self-learning with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. Read more
Stanford Study on Teachers' AI Usage
A study by Stanford University found that teachers using the AI platform SchoolAI focus more on productivity features like lesson planning and grading. Read more
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