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Katie Davis, a UW professor in the Information School, discusses a study in which she and a team of researchers interviewed 22 teachers about AI use.

This research establishes and validates an integrative framework to examine the multi-layered responses of higher education to generative AI, focusing on the interplay between institutional governance, pedagogical practices, and student psychological adaptation. Using a student survey sample of 477 respondents across three disciplinary clusters and linking these data to institution- and course-le…

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IntroductionGenerative AI technology offers an efficient, engaging, and personalized learning experience for language learning. To encourage the utilization of generative AI tools in language study, this study has expanded the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) model to pinpoint determinants shaping university students' willingness to take these tools for personalized E…

International platforms show how edtech companies are expanding across regions while maintaining measurable outcomes and adoption. The ETIH Innovation Awards 2026 category spotlight series continues with EdTech Company of the Year (Global), following more than 140 entries submitted across this year’s awards and reflecting the scale of activity across international markets. This category recognize…

UK-based platforms show how edtech is responding to real pressures across schools, colleges, and training providers. The ETIH Innovation Awards 2026 category spotlight series continues with EdTech Company of the Year (UK), following more than 140 entries submitted across this year’s awards and highlighting the depth of innovation across the UK market. This category recognizes UK-based edtech comp…

The organization's Chief Learning Officer says the AI tutor is being reworked after early use showed inconsistent results, with a redesigned experience rolling out to district partners this summer. Only 15 percent of students with access to Khan Academy's Khanmigo AI tutor regularly engage with it, prompting a redesign rolling out in summer 2026. Khan Academy has acknowledged that only 15 percent…

The series includes two curriculum-aligned maths assessments, an AI -powered reading fluency test, and science coverage, with all assessments due to go live in autumn 2026. Smartgrade's new AI-powered reading fluency test measures words per minute, mispronunciation rates, and prosody scores Smartgrade , the UK-based school assessment platform , has acquired the HeadStart Primary test bank and use…

NotebookLM integration now allows students aged 18 and over to create personal study tools grounded in their course materials, including audio and video summaries, flashcards, and visual diagrams. Google Classroom now allows higher education students to create personal notebooks using NotebookLM, with tools including audio overviews, video summaries, and AI-grounded chat. Google has opened up Not…

The four-arm randomized controlled trial tests whether student-level context improves the effectiveness of a constrained AI tutor, building on a 2025 study that Stanford's SCALE Initiative recognized as one of only 20 high-quality causal studies from more than 800 papers reviewed. Eedi and Google DeepMind are running a 12-week AI tutoring trial with 1,525 students across ten UK secondary schools …

A new, bipartisan bill introduced by Democratic Senator of California Adam Schiff and endorsed by the biggest AI developers in the world—including OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft—would change the K-12 curriculum to shoehorn in “AI literacy,” something that young people and teachers alike already hate in schools. The Literacy in Future Technologies Artificial Intelligence, or LIFT AI Act, would empo…

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Published online: 04 May 2026; doi:10.1057/s41599-026-07436-0 Designing an extensible digital human framework to automate the evaluation of teaching practicum in pre-service teacher training

Grainger College of Engineering doctoral student Hajara-Yasmin Isa won a $10,000 award for providing West Africans with accessible computer science learning materials.

IntroductionOngoing digital transformation in Higher Education emphasizes the centrality of educators' digital competence for high-quality, student-centered teaching. This competence includes informed, ethical and pedagogically grounded use of digital technologies, alongside the competency to foster students' own digital literacy. Despite broad recognition of these demands, systematic evidence on…

Phase Space pilot programme with NHS mental health trust used to calm anxiety around exams, ADHD and home troubles Schools have begun deploying virtual reality to help pupils cope with stress caused by impending exams, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or difficult home lives. All 15 secondary schools in the London borough of Sutton are using VR headsets made by tech firm Phase Space in a …

Emerging companies across global markets show how early-stage edtech is translating innovation into adoption and measurable outcomes. The ETIH Innovation Awards 2026 category spotlight series continues with EdTech Start-Up of the Year, following more than 140 entries submitted across this year’s awards and reflecting the strength of early-stage innovation across the sector. This category recogniz…

Platforms operating across multiple markets show how edtech is being deployed at scale, with measurable outcomes beyond a single system. The ETIH Innovation Awards 2026 category spotlight series continues with Best Global Impact, following more than 140 entries submitted across this year’s awards and reflecting the growing reach of edtech across international markets. This category recognizes pla…

Voices shaping how edtech is understood, debated, and applied are being recognized for impact that extends beyond platforms. The ETIH Innovation Awards 2026 category spotlight series continues with EdTech Thought Leader of the Year, following more than 140 entries submitted across this year’s awards and highlighting the role of influence alongside product development. This category recognizes ind…

Now, as artificial intelligence enters the classroom, proponents argue it will be a welcome revolution for schools — but with limited guardrails, could it do more harm than good? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the future of AI and education with Khan Academy founder Salman Khan, who has launched a new AI assistant for teachers. […]

It probably started with a Google search. "Best free coding course for beginners." Or maybe it was a YouTube video. Or a Reddit thread. Or a Twitter reply from someone who learned to code in six months and got hired at a fintech. Wherever it started, within 48 hours I had accounts on: freeCodeCamp ✓ The Odin Project ✓ Udemy ✓ Udacity ✓ Coursera ✓ And I hadn't written a single line of code yet. Th…