North Rhine-Westphalia's ELLIS Unit, SchoolData's Connect AI, and Kellogg's AI Program - AI in Education #57
June 03, 2026 -
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North Rhine-Westphalia has initiated the ELLIS Unit NRW to boost AI research, involving over 40 principal investigators and 300 researchers. The focus will be on open-source models, trustworthy AI, and applications in healthcare and agriculture. Meanwhile, SchoolData has launched Connect AI, a tool to help educators gain insights from student data for better interventions and outcomes.
The Kellogg School of Management is launching a new executive education program titled 'Mastering the Human-AI Partnership' to help business leaders integrate AI into their organizations effectively. Additionally, on June 1, 2026, Jianzhi Education Technology Group Company Limited announced a partnership with SeaArt AI to develop AI-driven educational content for online learning platforms.
Welcome to this week's edition of AI In Education Weekly.
North Rhine-Westphalia has initiated the ELLIS Unit NRW to boost AI research, involving over 40 principal investigators and 300 researchers. The focus will be on open-source models, trustworthy AI, and applications in healthcare and agriculture. Meanwhile, SchoolData has launched Connect AI, a tool to help educators gain insights from student data for better interventions and outcomes.
The Kellogg School of Management is launching a new executive education program titled 'Mastering the Human-AI Partnership' to help business leaders integrate AI into their organizations effectively. Additionally, on June 1, 2026, Jianzhi Education Technology Group Company Limited announced a partnership with SeaArt AI to develop AI-driven educational content for online learning platforms.
North Rhine-Westphalia Launches ELLIS Unit for AI Research
The state of North Rhine-Westphalia has initiated the ELLIS Unit NRW to boost AI research, involving over 40 principal investigators and 300 researchers. The focus will be on open-source models, trustworthy AI, and applications in healthcare and agriculture. Read more
SchoolData Launches Connect AI for Educational Insights
SchoolData has introduced Connect AI, a tool aimed at providing educators with immediate insights from student data to enhance interventions and improve student outcomes. Read more
Kellogg School Introduces AI Executive Program
The Kellogg School of Management is launching a new executive education program focused on AI, titled 'Mastering the Human-AI Partnership', to help business leaders integrate AI into their organizations. Read more
Jianzhi Education Partners with SeaArt AI for Educational Content
Jianzhi Education Technology Group Company Limited has partnered with SeaArt AI to develop AI-driven educational content. The collaboration focuses on integrating AI capabilities into Jianzhi's online learning platforms to enhance educational experiences. Read more
Firstsource and AppliedAI Report AI-Driven Success
Six months post-investment, Firstsource and AppliedAI report significant improvements in processing times and throughput in healthcare and education through AI integration. Read more
Salt Lake City Schools Use AI for Attendance
The Salt Lake City School District has teamed up with Edia Learning, Inc. to use AI technology to tackle chronic absenteeism, aiming to significantly reduce it by 2029. Read more
CGI Partners with Florida School District for AI-Enabled ERP
CGI has announced a partnership with the School District of Osceola County, Florida to implement a cloud-based ERP system. This system aims to enhance operational efficiency and support data-driven decision-making with AI features. Read more
Just Horizons Alliance Launches AI Ethics Index for Schools
On May 29, 2026, Just Horizons Alliance introduced a new AI Ethics Index designed to help educators and policymakers evaluate the ethical implications of AI systems in K–12 education. Read more
CGI Wins Major ICT Contract from Finnish Education Agency
The Finnish National Agency for Education has awarded CGI a significant ICT contract valued between €48 million and €80 million for the development and maintenance of the Studyinfo service ecosystem over eight years. Read more
Firebird Opens AI Lab in Armenia with OpenAI Support
Firebird has launched Firebird Labs in Yerevan, Armenia, with support from OpenAI and the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Armenia. The initiative aims to provide AI access to 50,000 students, teachers, and researchers. Read more
iHuman Inc. Acquires AI Learning Apps for RMB94 Million
iHuman Inc. has acquired the AI learning apps All Knowledge and Perfect Lingo for RMB94 million to enhance its product offerings and market position. Key personnel from the acquired companies will join iHuman's leadership team. Read more
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