ABCMouse, an early learning platform, has announced a partnership with NASA to create space-themed content to inspire young learners. Developed by education technology provider Age of Learning Inc, the partnership will bring NASA’s missions and experiments to life for children aged between two- and eight-years-old. The content aims to inspire children to make observations and discover the moon, planets, sun, and astronaut missions while helping them develop the foundational skills needed fo...| EdTech Innovation Hub
A new study conducted by the University of West England has found that students who are struggling with their studies are more likely to have negative experiences using smartphones than their peers. The University of West England Bristol surveyed 3,721 secondary school students, 1,595 parents, and 352 secondary school teachers in what it claims is the most comprehensive study of its kind. The researchers found that struggling students were more likely to encounter negative experiences such ...| EdTech Innovation Hub
Platform combines high-dosage tutoring with context-aware AI for teachers, students, and district leaders. Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy company, has introduced Live+AI—tools that connect its high-dosage tutoring model with context-aware AI across the learning cycle. The company works with K–12 districts to provide tutoring and intervention; Live+AI is pitched as a way to give teachers time back, speed up proficiency gains, and give administrators clearer insight into progress. Varsity Tutors s...| EdTech Innovation Hub
Claude Sonnet 4.5 delivers stronger coding benchmarks, new developer tools, and app upgrades, with Anthropic staff sharing highlights in LinkedIn posts. Anthropic has launched Claude Sonnet 4.5, its latest large language model AI for coding and agentic tasks. Alex Albert, Head of Developer Relations at Anthropic, emphasized the model’s capabilities in a LinkedIn post: “Introducing Claude Sonnet 4.5 – the best coding model in the world and the strongest model for building complex agents....| EdTech Innovation Hub
Integration brings OneHE’s microlearning library into the Adjunctions platform so non-tenured faculty can upskill and connect with teaching opportunities. Adjunctions, a platform that connects colleges and universities with adjunct and non-tenured faculty, has announced a collaboration with OneHE, a global professional learning community for higher education. OneHE’s short courses and micro-credentials appear inside Adjunctions alongside its smart matching for teaching opportunities, posi...| EdTech Innovation Hub
New workflow gives student teams virtual aerodynamics testing and racetrack simulation ahead of the 2025–2026 season. Synopsys has introduced a digital twin racetrack experience for STEM Racing (formerly F1 in Schools), pairing Ansys Discovery with NVIDIA Omniverse to let students test miniature F1 car designs virtually. Synopsys is a provider of engineering solutions from silicon to systems, while Ansys, now part of Synopsys, supplies simulation software. STEM Racing runs middle and high s...| EdTech Innovation Hub
UK schools adopt Bloxham Sustainability Challenge, using Esri UK GIS and Dalcour Maclaren mentoring to deliver live sustainability briefs and career pathways. The Bloxham Sustainability Challenge (BSC) is scaling into a national UK program that connects schools with environmental consultants and geospatial specialists to explore pathways into green careers. Created by Bloxham School with land consultancy Dalcour Maclaren and supported by Esri UK, the challenge uses live briefs to mirror profe...| EdTech Innovation Hub
Plan centers on electric truck routes, certified biofuels, shipment-level CO2 tracking, and new carrier partnerships. Acer, the global PC and electronics company, says its EMEA supply chain is working toward a 2,470-ton reduction in logistics emissions by the end of 2025, compared with 274 tons reduced in 2023. The company outlines three main levers: piloting electric truck moves in the Netherlands, adopting certified biofuels such as HVO with logistics partners, and using an internal tool to...| EdTech Innovation Hub
Online school introduces optional “cameras on” lessons alongside existing formats after student and staff feedback. Photo credit: Hugh Viney Minerva Virtual Academy, an online independent school for students aged 12 to 18 offering GCSEs, one-to-one mentoring, and live group classes, introduced an opt-in “Cameras On Classes” track. Founder and CEO Hugh Viney shared the update on social media. Viney wrote, “This year at Minerva Virtual Academy (MVA) we’ve launched an initiative that...| EdTech Innovation Hub
New tools give parents control over teen accounts in ChatGPT, with the news shared on LinkedIn by Head of ChatGPT, Nick Turley. OpenAI has rolled out parental controls in ChatGPT, allowing families worldwide to set parameters on how teens use the platform. Nick Turley, Head of ChatGPT, took to social media to share the news. Parents can invite their teen to connect accounts and, once linked, manage settings from their own account. If a teen unlinks, parents receive an alert. From the parental...| EdTech Innovation Hub
Film Discovery, described as the first AI-powered search engine for academic film, aims to improve how universities and schools match documentaries to teaching objectives. Film Platform, a streaming service for educational institutions, has launched Film Discovery, an AI-powered search engine that recommends documentaries based on academic goals. The tool is positioned as the first of its kind in the academic film sector and was tested in a pilot with students, faculty, and librarians. AI sys...| EdTech Innovation Hub
iMentor, an online mentoring program available nationwide in the US, has announced plans to expand its reach geographically and in scope. Working with The City University of New York (CUNY) and mentoring network Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS), and an independent school, iMentor will be working with schools, colleges, and community organizations to support students. Two-thirds of iMentor students from its 2023 cohort and the two previous cohorts progressed to their third semester of college a...| EdTech Innovation Hub
Early education and healthcare company Melospeech has named K. Bavaro as its new Deputy CEO. She joins the team under the leadership of current CEO and Founder Dr Givona Sandiford. The appointment is part of a long-term plan to ensure Melospeech is positioned for scaling and growth. Bavaro has been working with Dr Sandiford for more than a year before moving into the new role. “As a speech-language pathologist and former Clinical Director, I’ve had the privilege of leading multidiscipli...| EdTech Innovation Hub
A new report has found that students using the Lexia Core5 Reading program, created by Lexia, have performed better than the national average within one school year. The NAEPreport found that just 31 percent of fourth-grade students and 30 percent of eight-grade students were found to be at or above the NAEP Proficient level. By the end of the 2024-25 school year, 83 percent of pre-K-5 students using Lexia Core5 Reading in the US had skills at or above grade level. Progress reports also s...| EdTech Innovation Hub
Discover The ETIH Innovation Awards 2026, celebrating global excellence in EdTech. Explore 23 award categories, key dates, FAQ, and entry details. Recognising innovation across K–12, higher education, workforce development, AI, and lifelong learning.| EdTech Innovation Hub
