In the age of AI, learning never ends—it only accelerates. 🚀
This week’s EdTech digest covers 34 articles, with AI adoption across K-12 and higher education emerging as the single most impactful story. From policy shifts to reskilling demands to new EdTech tools, the landscape is evolving at high speed, and entrepreneurs have more opportunity—and more responsibility—than ever.
The education sector is undergoing a profound transformation fueled by the relentless advance of artificial intelligence and the resulting demand for new digital competencies. While more than 60% of students are already using AI in their schoolwork, teachers and education leaders are struggling to keep up, revealing an urgent need for focused teacher training and scalable AI literacy initiatives. Meanwhile, edtech investors are doubling down on scalable, AI-centric products, even as overall venture funding remains cautious, signaling that AI’s foundational role in educational innovation is only set to deepen.
Beyond the headlines, the convergence of public policy, technological capability, and workforce dynamics is giving rise to a future where continuous reskilling will become the norm across all sectors—from manufacturing and health to education itself. Institutions lagging in AI readiness risk widening inequalities in access and outcomes. Conversely, those embracing tech-enabled, ethical, and outcome-driven models are likely to lead in talent mobility, curriculum relevance, and overall learner engagement. This will force teachers to act as facilitators and AI navigators, require students to become even more adaptive and proactive, and push EdTech entrepreneurs to design tools not just for content delivery but for ongoing upskilling, wellbeing, and career agility.
AI Integration and Digital Skills in Education
- 60% of UK Teachers Unaware of GenAI. Green Job Gap in Australia. US Chemical Employment Up.
The article highlights that 60% of UK teachers are unaware of generative AI, discusses green job shortages in Australia, and notes an increase in US chemical manufacturing employment.
- AI’s impact on Product: holding PMF, deploying agents for PMs, and mastering Google’s prompting strategies
The article discusses AI’s influence on product management, focusing on achieving product-market fit (PMF), using AI agents to support product managers, and leveraging Google’s prompting techniques.
- EdTech VC Pulls Back (again), But Big Bets on AI Continue.
Global VC funding slowed in Q1 2025, yet investors increased average deal sizes, focusing heavily on AI, student mobility, and scalable EdTech models.
- >60% of Students Use AI in Homework. Gender Gap in Green Jobs. US Chemical Unemployment above 1.5%.
Over 60% of secondary students use AI for homework, there is a gender gap in green jobs, and the US chemical manufacturing sector’s unemployment rate exceeds 1.5%.
- GenAI Adoption Amongst UK Teachers. 2x Global Renewable Energy Jobs. Technology in Manufacturing.
The article highlights UK teachers’ adoption of GenAI, the growth of global renewable energy jobs, and developments in Indonesia’s manufacturing sector.
- One District’s Approach to Successful AI Integration
The article discusses how one school district successfully integrates AI in classrooms by focusing on effective implementation and addressing challenges beyond just adopting the technology.
- GSV’s AI News & Updates (04/30/25)
The article covers recent AI updates including ChatGPT’s sycophancy, Meta’s new AI app and age detection tool, Gen Z’s AI awareness, Google’s language practice tools, Duolingo’s AI-first approach, Cluely’s $5.3M seed funding, and Panorama’s acquisition of Class Companion.
- We Have „AGI-Like” AI
Today’s advanced AI models like ChatGPT-o3 and GeminiPro 2.5 are „AGI-like,” bridging the gap between narrow AI and future fully embodied intelligences.
- AI, Duolingo and Shopify: We See Emerging (Un)Employment Trends
AI is leading to job reductions in roles that can be automated, impacting employment trends at companies like Duolingo and Shopify.
- Limited AI Use by Teachers. >50% of Green-Skill Workers Hold Tertiary Degrees. US Metal Manufacturing.
The article highlights limited generative AI adoption among teachers, that over half of green-skill workers have tertiary education, and examines employment trends in the US metal manufacturing sector.
- US Gov Brings AI into K-12 Schools
The US government is introducing AI technology into K-12 schools to explore its impact on education.
- AI and Digital Skills #12
HolonIQ is monitoring reskilling and upskilling initiatives to address growing AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity skill demands, emphasizing continuous learning for a future-ready workforce.
- States strike back
The article highlights AI startups currently gaining significant attention.
- RSVP for Bay Area Edtech Happy Hour + Top Edtech Headlines
Summary: The article covers an executive order to integrate AI in K-12 education, Duolingo’s launch of 148 new languages, Meta’s new AI app, Wikipedia’s AI strategy, and invites readers to RSVP for a Bay Area Edtech Happy Hour.
- Preparing Students for the Age of AI, Upheaval, and Opportunity
Schools should equip students to understand both technology and themselves in the AI-driven future.
Shifting Workforce and Skills Demands
- Advanced Manufacturing #12
HolonIQ highlights the growing importance of reskilling and upskilling in advanced manufacturing as automation, robotics, and AI transform the industry, emphasizing continuous learning to foster innovation and prepare the workforce.
- Skills and Workforce #25
HolonIQ’s Skills newsletter highlights global labor trends, reskilling efforts, and workforce gaps in impact sectors like green skills, climate, space, advanced tech, and health.
- Green Skills #12
HolonIQ monitors reskilling and upskilling in energy and environment sectors, emphasizing targeted workforce development to foster growth and sustainability.
- Health Skills #12
HolonIQ highlights the importance of reskilling and upskilling in the evolving health sector to improve skills, efficiency, and quality care amidst medical innovation and demographic changes.
- US and Singapore Lead AI Readiness Index. Fewer Schools Offer CS in Minnesota. China Leads in Renewable Energy Jobs.
The article highlights the US and Singapore leading in AI readiness, a decline in foundational computer science courses offered by Minnesota schools, and China dominating renewable energy job growth.
- Post Secondary Funding Gaps, New Metrics, and the Race for Talent.
Higher education is evolving with new classification systems, workforce demands, and increased focus on apprenticeships, emphasizing outcomes, access, and mobility. Join the Back to School Summit Sept 9-11 in New York to learn more.
Changing School Practices, Policy, and Wellbeing
- Trump’s Executive Order on School Discipline Clashes With What Research Says Works
Trump’s executive order on school discipline emphasizes state control but conflicts with research-backed effective disciplinary practices.
- States Agree About How Schools Should Use AI. Are They Also Ignoring Civil Rights?
States have agreed on how schools should use AI, but there are concerns that their plans may overlook important civil rights issues.
- Majority of Parents Rely on Friends and Family for Child Care, Report Finds
A study finds that most parents prioritize trust and often depend on friends, family, or at-home care for their child care needs.
- Two-Thirds of K-12 Teachers Satisfied With Their Workplace
Two-thirds of U.S. K-12 teachers are satisfied with their workplace, though about 20% are uncertain or do not intend to continue teaching next year.
- Ending USDA Programs for School Meals Will Impact Learning, Experts Warn
Experts warn that ending USDA farm-to-school programs, which provide $660 million for fresh foods in school meals, will negatively affect children’s learning.
- One in Three College Students Consider Leaving Program
Around one-third of U.S. college students have thought about quitting, mainly due to mental health and emotional stress.
Education Futures, Technology, and Market Dynamics
- Dutch Edtech Blog
The article emphasizes that education can only be future-proofed by taking immediate action today.
- Dutch Edtech News – May
A brief welcome message introducing the Dutch Edtech Newsletter.
- Nordic EdTech News #133: 2025-04-28
A brief update on the Nordic and Baltic EdTech ecosystem covering weeks 15 to 17.
- Big Tech, Big Guns, Small People: The New American Priorities
The article highlights two significant, concurrent trends shaping American priorities.
- Pioneers of Change: Higher Education’s Ethical Mandate in the AI Era
The article emphasizes that higher education institutions must proactively embrace ethical responsibilities in the AI era to remain relevant and influential.
- The Evolving Landscape of CTE
CTE programs are increasingly integrated into mainstream high school curricula, reflecting their evolving role in education.
- FuelGreatMinds: Why Grade-Level Math WON’T Close Learning Gaps: Rethinking Math Intervention for Real Impact
The article argues that strict focus on grade-level math content fails to close learning gaps, especially in underserved communities, and calls for rethinking math intervention methods to create meaningful impact.
- A Diagram of Teaching and Learning
The article briefly continues the discussion on the quincunx pattern related to teaching and learning.
Education Infrastructure, EdTech Tools, and Security
- Review: Epson DC-30 Document Camera Highlights the Details
The Epson DC-30 document camera enhances classroom teaching by capturing and highlighting fine details of objects and documents, offering advanced features like video recording beyond traditional opaque projectors.
- 3 Tips for Improving Security Amid the Growth of Generative AI
The article highlights growing use of generative AI in higher education and offers three tips to improve security, focusing on addressing risks like enhanced cyberattacks powered by advanced AI tools.
- Review: Cisco IP Phone 8865 Enables Communication on the Go
The Cisco IP Phone 8865 addresses connectivity and complexity challenges in IP phone use, making it ideal for environments like colleges with limited IT support.
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