In a LinkedIn post, HierSales founder Karim Kuperhause criticized how districts allocate billions in EdTech spend, noting most goes to compliance tools, not innovation. He challenged vendors to stop highlighting usage metrics and instead publish outcome data showing student learning gains and teache| EdTech Innovation Hub
Researchers at UCL and Oxford are pioneering an ultrasound helmet that stimulates deep brain regions without surgery. Published in Nature Communications, the study shows potential for advancing neuroscience research and treatments for Parkinson’s, depression, and tremor. Read more in ETIH EdTech New| EdTech Innovation Hub
Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering adds new faculty in AI, systems, and manufacturing to strengthen research, teaching, and industry collaboration. Read the latest ETIH EdTech News for updates on AI in education, engineering innovation, and how new appointments shape the future of students and w| EdTech Innovation Hub
Shad Ahmed has joined Anthropic as Economic Mobility Lead, ten months after leaving his role as COO at Opportunity@Work. He announced the move on LinkedIn, saying he will work with the Beneficial Deployments Team to help social innovators and organizations advance economic mobility using Anthropic’s| EdTech Innovation Hub
LearningGarden AI, developed by Educated AI, Inc., has launched as a platform to support schools, districts, and educators with AI-driven planning, workflow tools, and shared knowledge. Founder Andrew Kaiser confirmed the launch on LinkedIn, describing it as more than tools, a system to help leaders| EdTech Innovation Hub
The Very Group, a digital retailer that operates Very and Littlewoods, has launched Linkedin Learning across its business, opening the door to over 20,000 resources and supporting career progression with personalised learning recommendations, featuring an AI powered bot to practise soft skills throu| EdTech Innovation Hub
Tampere University’s GPT-Lab in Finland has partnered with City of Pori Unemployment Services in the GENT project to test AI-driven automation. The initiative explores how AI can improve public services while boosting efficiency and accessibility. Read the latest ETIH EdTech News for updates on AI a| EdTech Innovation Hub
LittleLit has joined the White House AI Education Taskforce, pledging to equip K-12 schools with AI skills. CEO Dipti Bhide confirmed the news on LinkedIn, highlighting the company’s grade-leveled curriculum with 1,000+ AI missions. The move follows the U.S. executive order advancing AI education fo| EdTech Innovation Hub
Software provider Adobe has announced it will be a national sponsor for the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie Program, as it aims to support the next generation to think creatively and express themselves.| EdTech Innovation Hub
Over 12 weeks, 67 Spanish-speaking adults participated in a Preply learning program designed to improve their English language skills. The researchers found that one in every three learners improved their CEFR test scores by a full level and learners progressed up to three times faster than standar| EdTech Innovation Hub
The program has two years of full funding and will capture measurable outcomes in both academic performance and wellbeing. The organizations hope to create a model that other states can replicate.| EdTech Innovation Hub
