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Khan Academy Expands AI Learning Access in the Philippines Through Globe Partnership

Khan Academy Expands AI Learning Access in the Philippines Through Globe Partnership

Khan Academy Philippines, the first international licensee of the global nonprofit Khan Academy, is expanding access to its educational content in the Philippines. This initiative is a collaboration with Globe, a telecommunications company, making Khan Academy available through Globe's Go59 and Go+99 with GoLEARN plans. These plans provide students with free access to lessons via web or mobile app. The content is localized to align with the Department of Education’s curriculum and utilizes innovative technologies to enhance education. Additionally, Khanmigo, an AI-powered tool, is offered free to teachers to assist with lesson planning, rubrics, exit tickets, and differentiation. This partnership aims to support Filipino families and educators by providing quality digital learning resources, especially during National Teachers’ Month.
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Wiley Seeks Research and Data Analyst to Advance STEM Education

Wiley Seeks Research and Data Analyst to Advance STEM Education

Wiley, a publishing company with over 200 years of operation, is actively seeking a part-time Research and Data Analyst. This role is specifically for its zyBooks division, which focuses on interactive online learning content for college-level STEM courses. The successful candidate will lead internal and external research efforts in STEM education, including evaluating student efficacy with AI tools and conducting studies on student learning across various STEM disciplines like Computer Science, IT, Data Science, Engineering, AI, Math, and Statistics. A key responsibility involves publishing research results in high-quality conferences and journals to disseminate findings to the STEM education community. The analyst will also use data analytics to improve zyBooks' content and platform, collaborating with instructors, authors, and engineers on research studies and new product development. Wiley emphasizes its commitment to diversity and inclusion, providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and emplo...
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Khan Academy Seeks Senior Analyst for Psychometrics and Efficacy Research in Khan Kids Program

Khan Academy Seeks Senior Analyst for Psychometrics and Efficacy Research in Khan Kids Program

Khan Academy, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free, world-class education, is actively seeking a Senior Efficacy Research and Psychometrics Analyst for its Khan Academy Kids program. This 24-month fixed-term position is crucial for strengthening the evidence base of the program's assessments and learning content for children aged PreK through 2nd grade. The role involves leading the technical aspects of psychometrics and efficacy research, serving as the primary contact for external research partners, managing data extracts, analyzing psychometric findings, and translating research into product improvements. Additionally, the analyst will be responsible for owning analytics and reporting for Khan Academy Kids, including building and maintaining KPI dashboards and preparing recurring reports for leadership, philanthropy, and school partnerships teams. The position requires an advanced degree in psychometrics, educational measurement, quantitative methods, or a related field, along with prof...
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JMI Equity Invests $80 Million in EdSights for Expansion and Technology Development

JMI Equity Invests $80 Million in EdSights for Expansion and Technology Development

JMI Equity Invests $80 Million in EdSights for Expansion and Technology Development
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Wiley Seeks Research and Data Analyst for STEM Education Efficacy Studies

Wiley Seeks Research and Data Analyst for STEM Education Efficacy Studies

Wiley, through its zyBooks division, is actively seeking a part-time Research and Data Analyst. This role is crucial for leading and conducting internal and external research efforts focused on STEM education. The analyst will be responsible for evaluating student efficacy with AI tools and conducting research on student learning across various STEM disciplines, including Computer Science, IT, Data Science, Engineering, AI, Math, and Statistics. A key aspect of the position involves publishing research results in high-quality conferences and journals to disseminate findings to the STEM education community. The role also requires using data analytics to continuously improve zyBooks' content and platform by assessing effectiveness in achieving learning outcomes and reducing student struggle. Collaboration with instructors, authors, and engineers on research studies and new tool development is also a core responsibility.
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UBS Downgrades Pearson to 'Neutral' Following Significant Share Price Increase

UBS Downgrades Pearson to 'Neutral' Following Significant Share Price Increase

UBS Downgrades Pearson to 'Neutral' Following Significant Share Price Increase
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Google One Offers Student Discounts and Bundles for AI Pro and YouTube Premium

Google One Offers Student Discounts and Bundles for AI Pro and YouTube Premium

Google One Offers Student Discounts and Bundles for AI Pro and YouTube Premium
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National Science Foundation Unveils New Initiatives to Advance U.S. Scientific Leadership and STEM Talent

National Science Foundation Unveils New Initiatives to Advance U.S. Scientific Leadership and STEM Talent

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a series of new programs and initiatives designed to further the vision outlined in the White House's 'Science: A New Golden Age' report. These efforts build upon a previous $1.5 billion investment in U.S. science and technology. A key development is the establishment of an Office of Metascience, which will focus on improving research funding and review processes to accelerate scientific discovery, sharing its findings with academia, industry, and philanthropic organizations. The NSF is also launching two Grand Research Challenge competitions: the Quantum+X challenge, aimed at developing quantum computing applications for various industries, and the Synthetic Multicellularity Prize, supporting advances in engineering biology. To facilitate the transition of research into practical applications, the NSF X-Labs Consortium is being introduced, backed by over $300 million in commitments from research institutions, computing centers, philanthropic organization...
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Rouxbe Live Introduces Hybrid Culinary Training Model for Enhanced Skill Development

Rouxbe Live Introduces Hybrid Culinary Training Model for Enhanced Skill Development

Rouxbe Live Introduces Hybrid Culinary Training Model for Enhanced Skill Development
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Global Interpreting Network Secures AFI Contract for AI-Driven Language Services

Global Interpreting Network Secures AFI Contract for AI-Driven Language Services

Global Interpreting Network Inc. (GINI) has been awarded a cooperative purchasing contract through the Alliance for Innovation (AFI) for its AI-driven translation and language access services. This contract provides a streamlined procurement path for eligible state and local government agencies, K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and nonprofit organizations to access GINI ONE AI, the company's new AI interpretation and translation platform. GINI ONE AI integrates AI-powered interpretation for routine voice and video interactions with access to qualified human interpreters for more complex or sensitive conversations. The services, available in 70 languages for interpretation, translation, and transcription, can be accessed via browser and app, allowing organizations to incorporate AI language support into daily communications with human escalation options. The contract is supported by Edge Public and the Civic Marketplace digital procurement platform.
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University of Pittsburgh Professors Receive Grant to Enhance K-12 AI Infrastructure for Formative Assessment

University of Pittsburgh Professors Receive Grant to Enhance K-12 AI Infrastructure for Formative Assessment

Four professors from the University of Pittsburgh have been awarded a K-12 AI Infrastructure Program grant by Digital Promise, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing equitable learning opportunities through technology. The grant recipients are Xiang Lorraine Li, assistant professor in the School of Computing and Information; Gayle Rogers, Andrew W. Mellon Professor and chair of the Department of English; Diane Litman, professor and associate dean for mentoring and development in the School of Computing and Information; and Raquel Coelho, assistant professor in the School of Computing and Information. Their collaborative project aims to develop tools that will strengthen formative assessment in writing, reading, and mathematics for K-12 education. Specifically, the Pitt team will create a multimodal writing and feedback dataset. This dataset will capture the transitional phase between high school and college writing, incorporating multi-draft student essays, detailed instructor feedback on idea dev...
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TSMC Reports Over 50% September Sales Surge Driven by AI Chip Demand

TSMC Reports Over 50% September Sales Surge Driven by AI Chip Demand

TSMC Reports Over 50% September Sales Surge Driven by AI Chip Demand