Starring Imagine Learning, Samsung, Demi Lovato and more: ETIH rolls out the biggest edtech news stories of the week
As we hurtle towards the festive break, schools everywhere are buzzing with excitement—nativities, celebrations, Christmas lunches, and so much more! Amid the festive cheer, school staff continue to be absolute heroes, juggling a million tasks to make this season magical for students.
This week, we’re bringing you a roundup of the top stories in edtech, highlighting the innovations and developments shaping education during this busy time. Let's dive in:
CubeSatGPT transforms space education with AI-driven satellite interaction for K-12 students
Vector Space Biosciences has launched CubeSatGPT, a platform designed to engage K-12 students, teachers, and educational institutions by allowing real-time communication with CubeSats (nanosatellites) and their payloads.
Free subscriptions to the platform will be provided to select educational users, enabling them to explore topics such as tardigrades (Waterbears) in space, the effects of microgravity, and space radiation. Each subscription includes an SBIO AI model cryptocurrency token, offering secure access to the platform.
Imagine Learning acquires Pango Education to boost AI-driven K-12 edtech solutions
Imagine Learning, a provider of digital-first curriculum solutions in the United States, has acquired Pango Education, a UK-based generative AI edtech platform.
The acquisition is expected to strengthen Imagine Learning’s capabilities in offering personalized, standards-aligned tools for educators while streamlining classroom workflows.
The move will integrate Pango’s AI-driven technology into Imagine Learning’s proprietary Curriculum-Informed AI framework.
Samsung Electronics America recognizes 300 schools as state finalists in Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition
Samsung Electronics America has announced that 300 public middle and high schools were recognized as State Finalists in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition.
Salman Taufiq, Director of Corporate Marketing at Samsung Electronics America, said:
“Solve for Tomorrow has long embodied Samsung’s strategy, purpose, and values. From our roots as a small television manufacturer in the 1960s to becoming a global technology leader, STEM has been part of our DNA. As we celebrate 15 years of Solve for Tomorrow, we are proud to continue our commitment to ensuring America’s students stay engaged in STEM education and pursue careers in this field.”
Demi Lovato joins PlanetPlay’s ‘Make Green Tuesday Moves’ to support sustainability through gaming
Demi Lovato has joined PlanetPlay’s “Make Green Tuesday Moves” (MGTM) campaign, a global initiative that connects gaming with environmental action.
As December’s MGTM Star of the Month, Lovato follows previous participants David Hasselhoff and Joe Jonas in encouraging gamers to support sustainability projects.
AWS commits $100 Million to advance education equity with AI and cloud innovation
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has pledged up to $100 million in cloud credits over the next five years to support education organizations in underserved and underrepresented communities.
The AWS Education Equity Initiative will provide these organizations with the tools to create and scale digital learning solutions that improve access to skills in AI, machine learning, cloud computing, and computer science.
BAE Systems has announced a record £1 billion investment in education and skills since 2020, with plans to recruit more than 2,400 apprentices, undergraduates, and graduates in 2025.
The company is set to recruit 2,400 apprentices, graduates, and undergraduates next year, increasing its total number of trainees to 6,500—15% of its UK workforce.
