'Tomorrow's Teaching' & the 5 Strategic Shifts in K12
Governments are investing in K12 education, while EdTech companies innovate with new tools, driving demand for skilled educators. 5 Strategic Shifts in K12 Education.
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Governments are prioritizing teacher development initiatives, from South Dakota’s new certification program to Ireland’s potential upskilling mandate. In Ecuador, 50,000 teachers are being trained in digital skills. This growing focus on upskilling spells opportunity for EdTech firms, which are also tackling teacher workloads with AI. Savvas’ new AI platform, for example, aims to streamline grading and feedback, easing teacher workloads. As AI adoption in education accelerates, expect these tools to become a staple in K12 classrooms. With AI helping to manage workloads—a key cause of burnout—teachers could see much-needed relief. HolonIQ’s research highlights 5 key shifts shaping the future of K12 education, with this week’s developments pointing to “Tomorrow’s Teaching” as a must for navigating the tech-driven evolution of learning. Learn more about access to HolonIQ data and research.
💪 Power Moves
👩🏻🏫 Ecuador Launches Free Digital Training Center "Mecapacito" for 50,000 Teachers Across Various Institutions. The program aims to improve teacher skills in five areas and support professional development.
💻 Alibaba Cloud Launches AI Tutor for Students on Wuying Cloud Computer. The AI tutor assists with math and IT problems and will be available in 200 schools through the Cloud for Youth program.
🤖 Yale Plans to Invest $150M Dedicated to AI for Five Years. The new plan intends to provide funding for 450 GPUs for research, develop a proprietary AI tool, recruit over 20 faculty, and promote interdepartmental collaboration.
💸 Funding
🥇 AceUp, a leadership development solution provider, raised $22.5M in a Series A financing round led by PJC, Techstars Ventures, Gaingels Ventures, Water Bear Ventures, and Launchpad Venture Group.
📡 LabLabee, a UK-based telecommunication training provider, obtained $3.4M in seed funding to accelerate the adoption of 5G, Cloud, and AI technologies through its hands-on training platform for telecom networks.
🔢 TouchMath, a US-based K12 math education provider, has acquired Classworks, a K12 math EdTech firm, to expand its product offerings.
🎮 CosmoBlue Media, a Swiss media-centric investment firm, has acquired Macademia, a gamified education provider for children.
📚Savvas Learning Company, K-12 learning solutions provider, acquired Pointful Education, a provider of online career and technical education courses.
📚Western Governors University, an online university, has acquired Craft Education, an education technology company that specializes in apprenticeship programs.
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