Starring Pearson, OpenAI, SchoolStatus and more: ETIH rolls out the biggest EdTech news stories of the week
It’s Monday morning, and ETIH is here to get you up to speed with the biggest stories from last week. From AI reshaping education to the latest cyber-security training initiatives, we’ve rounded up the top stories you need to know:
AWS and Pearson strengthen partnership to scale AI-driven learning solutions
Pearson and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced an expansion of their collaboration, to accelerate AI learning and increasing access to digital education worldwide.
The agreement will see Pearson integrate AWS cloud and AI capabilities, including Amazon Bedrock, into its learning products and services, with a particular focus on higher education.
OpenAI expands AI reach with $50M NextGenAI partnership featuring Oxford, Harvard, and MIT
OpenAI has launched NextGenAI, a consortium of 15 research institutions that will integrate AI into education and accelerate scientific discoveries.
The initiative will provide $50 million in research grants, compute funding, and API access to support students, educators, and researchers working on AI-driven advancements in fields such as healthcare, engineering, and digital humanities.
Turnitin introduces Turnitin Clarity to track AI use and strengthen academic integrity in student writing
Turnitin has launched Turnitin Clarity, a new feature designed to bring transparency to AI-assisted writing while integrating academic integrity insights for students, educators, and institutions.
Announced at SXSW EDU, the tool will be available as an extension to Turnitin Feedback Studio, with a planned rollout in the third quarter of 2025.
Exabeam and CSE Connect launch cyber-security skills initiative to tackle UK talent shortage
Cyber-security company Exabeam, which specializes in AI-driven threat detection and security operations, has partnered with CSE Connect, a UK network that connects government, industry, and academia to improve cyber-security education.
The collaboration will equip students with practical skills in identifying and responding to cyber threats.
SchoolStatus names Bill Okun as CEO to lead next phase of growth in K-12 EdTech
SchoolStatus, a K-12 education platform focused on improving family engagement, attendance, and educator development, has appointed Bill Okun as its new Chief Executive Officer.
SimCare AI secures $2M in funding to expand AI-powered healthcare training platform
Two former University of Chicago students who dropped out to build an AI-driven healthcare simulation company have secured $2 million in seed funding to expand their platform.
SimCare AI, co-founded by Vrishank Saini and Tigran Bdoyan, aims to improve clinical training by using AI-generated patient interactions to reduce training costs and time while maintaining accreditation standards..
Gender gap in deep tech costs Europe €198.8 billion, report finds on International Women’s Day
A new gender and diversity index assessing the European deep tech industry has been released by the GENDEX project, funded by the European Innovation Council (EIC).
The index identifies gaps in gender representation, valuation, and access to capital, as well as disparities in intellectual property ownership.
