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Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 4/16/2025: ASU+GSV Recap, GPT-4.1 Launch, Harvard vs. DEI Mandates, Linda McMahon’s Edtech Debut, Claude’s Study Mode, Yuanfudao’s AI Tutor, Brisk Wins GSV Cup, and More! Feat. Collin Earnst of the EdTech Leadership CollectiveSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest developments in education technology, from ASU+GSV insights to AI model releases, international edtech innovations, and federal policy shake-ups.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:01:45] ASU+GSV recap and post-conference energy[00:04:48] Strategic AI integration gains traction[00:05:56] Edtech market braces for consolidation[00:08:45] Linda McMahon engages at ASU+GSV[00:10:18] Challenges merging CS and AI in schools[00:13:16] Harvard pushes back on federal DEI demands signals se...2025-04-251h 09

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 3/19/25: OpenAI’s Writing Model, Gemini Canvas Goes Free, Zoom’s Chain of Draft, China Adds AI to Schools, EdTech Office Closes, and More! Feat. Annie Chechitelli of Turnitin & Sara Mauskopf of WinnieSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they break down a pivotal week of AI announcements, edtech disruption, and education policy shifts.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:00:00] China introduces AI education for 6-year-olds, sparking urgency for U.S. to respond[00:05:23] OpenAI teases a creative writing model as Google and Anthropic push into coding AI[00:07:59] Gemini Canvas and Deep Research go free, redefining educational productivity tools[00:11:09] Copyright clash: OpenAI wants to train on protected content, creatives push back...2025-03-281h 27

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 3/12/2025: U.S. Department of Education Massive Layoffs, AI in Schools, Cyber Attacks on K-12, Stanford’s AI Policy Shift, Duolingo’s Playbook, AI-Driven Procurement, Sanoma’s Global EdTech Expansion, and More!Send us a textThis Week in Edtech, Ben Kornell and guest co-host Matthew Rascoff, Vice Provost for Digital Education at Stanford University, break down the latest headlines shaping education, technology, and policy. From major federal education cuts to AI’s growing role in schools and higher ed, this episode unpacks the forces reshaping learning today.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:06:02] U.S. Department of Education lays off 30% of staff.[00:12:07] Education research funding faces uncertainty.[00:17:26] 80% of teachers now use AI in lesson plan...2025-03-1448 min

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 2/12/2025: DeepSeek AI Shake-Up, OpenAI’s Deep Research, CSU’s ChatGPT Rollout, NAEP Learning Loss, Trump’s Ed Research Cuts, FEV Tutor Shutdown, European EdTech Funding Trends, and More!Send us a textThis Week in EdTech, Ben Kornell and special guest co-host Libby Hills from the Jacobs Foundation and the Ed-Technical podcast break down a week filled with major AI breakthroughs, troubling education policy shifts, and key trends shaping the future of edtech.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:04:53] 🔍 OpenAI launches Deep Research, a $200/month AI research tool.[00:12:06] 🐋 DeepSeek AI challenges US models, raising concerns about China’s progress.[00:17:24] 🏫 CSU offers 500K students free ChatGPT Pro access.[00:24:29] 📉 NAEP dat...2025-02-1948 min

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 1/22/2025: OpenAI’s O3 Sparks AGI Debate, $500B Stargate Project, TikTok Ban Drama, Biden Cancels $4.5B in Student Debt, U.S. Schools Add 121K Staff Despite Declining Enrollment, Leeds Equity Acquires Learnosity, and More!Send us a textThis Week in EdTech, join Ben Kornell and special guest host Jomayra Herrera, Partner at Reach Capital, as they unpack the latest in edtech, AI, and education policy.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:16] 🤖 OpenAI’s new O3 "reasoning" model sparks AGI debate.[00:07:14] 🏗️ OpenAI’s $500B Stargate Project aims to dominate AI infrastructure.[00:16:49] 📱 TikTok shutdown and divest-or-ban law shake up digital learning.[00:24:15] 🍎 U.S. schools add 121,000 staff in 2024 despite declining enrollment.[00:31:12] 🎓 Biden cancels $4.5B in student debt and b...2025-01-3147 min

Edtech InsidersYear-End Special Part 2: 2024 Reflections and 2025 Predictions by EdTech Industry LeadersSend us a text2024 was a remarkable year for EdTech, with advancements that redefined teaching, learning, and the role of technology in education. But what’s next?In Part 2 of our year-end special, Alex and Ben invite a panel of visionary leaders from across the EdTech ecosystem to share their reflections on 2024 and predictions for 2025. 🎙️ Featuring insights from:Jomayra Herrera, Partner at Reach CapitalAmit Patel, Managing Director at Owl VenturesBen Wallerstein, CEO & Co-Founder at Whiteboard AdvisorsJohn...2025-01-271h 09

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 1/15/2025: LA School Fires, ChatGPT's To-Do's & Reminders Feature, PowerSchool Data Breach, $175M for Element451, Student Loan Forgiveness, and More! Feat. Emily Lai of Pearson, Dominik Kovacs of Colossyan and Adele Smolansky of AI-LearnersSend us a textHappy New Year! Welcome to the first Week in EdTech episode of 2025! Join hosts Ben Kornell and guest co-host Matt Tower as they dive into the biggest stories shaping the education technology landscape, from AI innovations to major edtech funding and cybersecurity challenges.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:16] 🌐 OpenAI introduces a feature enabling ChatGPT to handle reminders and to-dos.[00:05:04] 🔥 LA schools face closures and damage as wildfires disrupt education.[00:22:54] 🔐 PowerSchool data breach exposes student and staff data, raising cybersecurity concerns.[00:29:55] 🎓 $4.2 b...2025-01-241h 42

Edtech InsidersNew Year, New Ideas with Google Part 2: Benedict Gomes and Maureen Heymans on AI, Learning, and SustainabilitySend us a textBenedict Gomes, SVP of Learning & Sustainability at Google, leads efforts to transform education and tackle global climate challenges. His organization develops tools like Google Classroom, ReadAlong, and YouTube-based learning platforms, empowering educators and learners worldwide. Ben also drives sustainability initiatives, including decarbonization and creating global environmental data solutions.Maureen Heymans, VP of Engineering, Learning & Sustainability at Google, oversees AI integration into tools like Search, YouTube, and Classroom to democratize access to quality education. She collaborates across teams to pioneer personalized learning technologies while leading sustainability initiatives that...2025-01-1455 min

Edtech InsidersNew Year, New Ideas with Google Part 1: Postcards from the "Learning in the AI Era" EventSend us a textIn this special episode, Edtech Insiders brings you to the heart of Google’s "Learning in the AI Era" event, held on 11/20/2024, in Mountain View, California. Hear exclusive interviews with the following Google leaders:Ben Gomes, SVP, Learning & Sustainability, GoogleMaureen Heymans, VP of Engineering, Learning & Sustainability, GoogleShantanu Sinha, VP & GM, Google for EducationJennie Magiera, Global Head of Education Impact, GoogleSteven Johnson, Editorial Director of NotebookLM and Google LabsYossi Matias, Vice President, Google & Head of Google ResearchObum Ek...2025-01-131h 15

Edtech InsidersYear-End Special Part 1: 2024 Reflections and 2025 Predictions by Alex and BenSend us a text2024 was an incredible year for EdTech, filled with transformative shifts and groundbreaking innovations!In this special year-end episode, Alex and Ben dive into the defining trends of the year—from the ESSER funding cliff reshaping K-12 strategies to the rise of AI-powered learning tools. They also look ahead to 2025, making bold predictions about the future of education technology, including the potential of gaming, assessment overhauls, and micro-company innovation.Stay tuned for Part 2, coming in January, where Alex and Ben will share predictions from thought leaders across the Ed...2024-12-2629 min

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 12/16/2024: OpenAI’s Sora Launches, The Era of Multimodal AI, AI Wars Heat Up, Texas Curriculum Changes, Declining Public School Enrollment, $175M AI Investment in HE and More! Feat. Henrik Appert of Magma Math and Alex Linley of CappfinitySend us a textWith the holiday break just around the corner, join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell for a timely look at the latest developments in education technology. From exciting AI advancements to shifts in curriculum policy, this episode captures the key trends shaping the future of learning.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:16] 🧠 OpenAI's New AI Tool "Sora" Makes Waves in Video Generation[00:06:01] 🎥 The Era of Multimodal AI: Google, Meta, and Microsoft Compete on Video and Agents[00:08:05] 🔍 Who’s Winning the AI Wars? Exploring AI Specialization[00:18...2024-12-231h 18

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 11/27/2024 Thanksgiving Edition: Edtech Insiders GenAI Market Map, Google AI Summit Recap, OpenAI’s Sora Leak, AllHere Scandal, Amazon Bets on Anthropic, TikTok Study Trends, Free College Tuition and More! Feat. Brett Waikart of SkillfullySend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell in this Thanksgiving edition of "Week in Edtech" as they explore the latest developments in education technology, from groundbreaking AI innovations to edtech controversies and funding milestones.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:16] 🧠 Edtech Insiders publishes AI tool market map with 300+ tools across 60 use cases[00:05:39] 🌐 Google AI Summit recap featuring LearnLM and Gemini’s memory feature[00:14:57] 🎥 OpenAI’s leaked Sora video generator sparks ethical debates[00:18:08] 📚 TikTok’s study tools trend raises concerns about gamified learning 2024-12-041h 17

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 11/7/2024 Post-Election Special: GOP’s Education Department Shakeup Plans, ESSER Funds End, State Policy Shifts in K-12, and More! Feat. Anna Edwards & Ben Wallerstein of Whiteboard Advisors, Kavitta Ghai of Nectir & Lindsay Dworkin of HMHSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell for a post-election edition of "Week in Edtech," featuring insights from Anna Edwards and Ben Wallerstein of Whiteboard Advisors. ✨ Episode Highlights:[00:02:16] 🇺🇸 New trends in education policy post-election[00:04:42] 🏛️ Why state policies will shape the future of K-12 education[00:08:10] 💸 The looming financial gap for districts as ESSER funds expire[00:10:57] 🏢 Republicans’ potential plans to restructure or abolish the Education Department[00:19:50] 📉 Navigating a shifting landscape and finding opp...2024-11-131h 43

Edtech InsidersWeek in EdTech 10/23/2024: Election’s Impact on Education Policy, College ROI & Student Loans, Freshman Enrollment Drop, AI Expands in Higher Ed, SchooLinks Raises $80M, XR from Meta & Apple, and More!Send us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the political and technological currents reshaping education, from college ROI and student loans to AI’s expanding role in higher ed.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:04:28] 🗳️ Election’s Impact on Education Policy[00:12:11] 🎓 Debating the Value of College Amid Rising Costs[00:15:12] 📉 Freshman Enrollment Sees Largest Drop Since Pandemic[00:18:02] 🛠️ SchooLinks Raises $80M to Expand Career Pathways[00:27:01] 🤖 Half of Higher Ed Adopting AI Tools for Outcomes[00:37:05] 🕹️ AI Chatbot Linked to Teen Suic...2024-10-3153 min

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 10/16/2024: New York EdTech Week Highlights, Rise of Micro Companies, PhysicsWallah's IPO Plans, AI's Role in Education, Philanthropy Partnerships, and More! Plus Special Guest, Shauntel Garvey of Reach CapitalSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest in education technology, AI developments, and key edtech funding moves.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:02:53] 🗽 Recap of New York EdTech Week, highlighting key themes and vibrant energy from the event.[00:04:37] 📈 Discussion on the rise of micro companies, with lower barriers leading to a surge in niche startups.[00:12:36] 🤝Convergence between philanthropy and EdTech, focusing on how partnerships can drive sustainable models.[00:17:28] 💰 PhysicsWallah's $400-500 million IPO plans could reshape EdTech, positi...2024-10-2445 min

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 9/25/2024: OpenAI’s Raises $6.5B, Google’s $120M AI Education Fund, Salesforce’s $23M for AI Skills, Duolingo’s AI Surge, Udemy Layoffs, AI-Powered Celebrity Learning, Prof Jim’s $1.5M Funding, and More! Feat. Jason Palmer of TOGETHER!Send us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest in education technology, AI developments, and key edtech funding moves.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:05:12] 👩‍🏫 OpenAI raises $6.5B and launches OpenAI Academy[00:09:05] 📚 Google’s $120M AI Education Fund and NotebookLM tools[00:15:03] 🦜 Duolingo’s AI strategy and record stock prices[00:22:05] 📉 Udemy lays off hundreds and shifts to lower-cost regions[00:25:40] 💰 Prof Jim raises $1.5M to expand AI-generated video content[00:29:13] 🤖 AI-generated celebrity videos teaching math and science[00:3...2024-10-041h 12

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 9/18/2024: OpenAI’s o1 Model (Strawberry), Brisk Teaching Raises $6.9M, AI Use Surges Among Teens, Parent Trust in Schools Declines, AllHere Files for Bankruptcy, and More! Feat. Abby Coyle and Katie Gracey of ClassBankSend us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest developments in education technology, from AI breakthroughs to new VC investments and edtech reports.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:16] 🧠 OpenAI’s New Reasoning Model - ChatGPT o1 (Strawberry)[00:07:20] 📚 AI's Role in Education - Practical Use Cases[00:14:03] 👩‍💻 Common Sense Media Report on AI Use Among Teens: 70% of teens are using generative AI, with disparities in how different demographics use the technology[00:17:42] 🏫 Schooling in America Report - Declining Parent Trust: 64% of parents...2024-09-2656 min

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 09/08/2024: OpenAI’s $100B Valuation, Google’s AI Innovations, Anthropic's Hive-Mind Vision on AI, PhysicsWallah’s Global Expansion, AI’s Role in Dyslexia Intervention, and More! Plus Special Guest, Kumar Garg of Renaissance PhilanthropySend us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell, as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week!✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:25] 💰 OpenAI in Talks for $100B Valuation, 200M Weekly Active Users, Considers Higher-Priced Subscriptions[00:15:18] 🖼 Google launches Gems and Imagen 3[00:18:53] 🐝 Anthropic CEO predicts hive-mind AI, partners with Amazon for Alexa revamp; Claude for Enterprise: 500K context window, GitHub integration, and enterprise-grade security[00:35:04] 🎓 PhysicsWallah’s ‘Alakh AI’ making education accessible in India, expands 4x in UAE[00:38:50]2024-09-121h 13

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 8/22/2024: OpenAI's Project Strawberry, Google’s Gemini Live, Sal Khan at EduTECH 2024, California Partners with NVIDIA, MIT's AI Risk Database and More! Feat. Dr. Steve Ritter of Carnegie Learning and Christopher Kahler of KinnuSend us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell, as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week:🎯 Rumors about OpenAI's "Project Strawberry"📰 ChatGPT now includes Wired, Vogue, and The New Yorker🤝 New AI fund by GitLab Foundation, Ballmer Group, and OpenAI🔊 Google launches Gemini Live to rival ChatGPT👨‍🏫 Sal Khan says teachers matter more than tech at EduTECH 2024🤖 California partners with NVIDIA to enhance AI education⚠️ MIT releases a comprehensive AI risk database📉 Softbank-backed Paper cuts 45% of head office jobs🚀 Go1 CEO change and IPO p...2024-08-281h 05

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 7/31/2024: Microsoft Outages, OpenAI’s GPT-5, 2U's Bankruptcy, Instructure's Big Buy, Enrollment Trends, NWEA’s Latest Findings and More! Feat. 2024 Tools Competition Winner: Tyto Online by Lindsey Tropf of Immersed GamesSend us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell, as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week:🌐 Microsoft’s investigation into service outages following CrowdStrike chaos🤖 What to expect from OpenAI's upcoming GPT-5 release💼 Instructure's $4.8 billion acquisition by KKR💸 2U's strategic moves amidst bankruptcy and what it means for the industry📊 NWEA's latest research on COVID academic recovery and its implications📉 The future of school enrollment trends and their impact on education📝 Changes to the ACT exam and what it means for studentsP...2024-08-0839 min

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 7/4/2024: Nvidia's Stock Buybacks, Instructure Acquires Scribbles, Apple Joins OpenAI Board, LAUSD and AllHere Whistleblower Reports, SCOTUS Ruling Impacts US DOE and More!Send us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week:📈 Nvidia's stock buybacks expected and rumors on a French anti-trust suit🔍 Instructure Acquires Scribbles acquisition impact🤖 Apple joins OpenAI board📰 TIME and OpenAI content collaboration📊 LAUSD and AllHere whistleblower reports🏛️ SCOTUS ruling impacts US Dept of Education📋 TPS and regulatory updates from Phil HillStay updated with the latest Edtech news and innovations. Subscribe to Edtech Insiders podcast, newsletter and follow us on LinkedI...2024-07-1126 min

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 6/26/2024: Prosus Exits BYJU's, K-12 Digital Tool Surge, LAUSD Challenges, Chegg Workforce Cut and More! Feat. Elyas Felfoul of WISE, Arijit Raychowdhury of Georgia Tech and Lindsay Jones of CASTSend us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week:🤑 Prosus Zeroes Out Its 9.6% Stake In BYJU’s📊 New LearnPlatform by Instructure Report Finds Increases in More Unique Digital Tools Accessed by K-12 Institutions, Students, and Teachers🏫 LAUSD/Allhere issues💬 Speak raises $20M - US, Language Learning - Buckley Startup Fund, OpenAI Startup Fund, Khosla Ventures🧠 MEandMine raises $4.5M - US, Mental Health - K5 Global📉 Chegg cuts 23% of workforce, 441 employeesPlus special guests, Elyas Fel...2024-07-051h 24

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 6/12/2024: OpenAI’s ChatGPT Edu, Google AI Overviews Visibility Drops, PowerSchool's Acquisition by Bain Capital, Alibaba Invests $27M in Education Start-Up, Apple Intelligence, Doowii's $4.1M Funding and More! Feat., Paul Gollash of ETSSend us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week:🎓 OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Edu for universities🔍 Google AI Overviews visibility drops significantly🌐 Google’s NotebookLM goes global with enhanced features📱 Apple’s major announcements at WWDC 2024: Apple Intelligence, Siri makeover and more💼 Bain Capital to acquire PowerSchool in a $5.6B deal🇨🇳 Alibaba invests $27M in an AI-powered education start-up📉 BlackRock slashes Byju’s valuation to zero💡 Imagine Learning acquires AI-powered CueThink🤝 University of Tennessee and ASU’s $11.5M collab...2024-06-1857 min

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 05/29/2024: OpenAI Announces a New Safety Board, Anthropic's LLM Mapping, New Chromebooks with GenAI for Educators, Guild Education Layoffs, Microsoft Partners with Khan Academy on AI Tools and More!Send us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the most critical developments in the world of education technology this week:🚨 OpenAI announces a new safety board, strikes a $250M content deal with News Corp, and begins training its next flagship AI model🚀 Anthropic unveils a new method to map large language models💻 New AI-enhanced Chromebooks are launched for educators🤝 Microsoft partners with Khan Academy to develop AI educational tools📉 Guild Education lays off a quarter of its workforce📊 An edtech firm seeks $515M in Abu Dhabi’s first 2024...2024-06-0544 min

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 5/8/2024: OpenAI's Search Engine, Stanford University's 2024 Report on the State of AI, 4 Traits of Successful Founders by Jennifer Carolan and More! Feat. Jason Levin of WGU Labs and Brian Ashton & Van Christman of BYU-Pathway WorldwideSend us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore pivotal topics in this Week in Edtech episode:🔍 OpenAI's rumored new search engine to challenge Google🤖 Key findings from Stanford University's 2024 report on AI advancements and challenges🍎 Apple's development of AI chips and new AI features in the iPad Pro🏆 Essential traits that define successful founders, according to Jennifer Carolan of Reach Capital📚 Concerns on AI in EducationPlus special guests, Jason Levin of WGU Labs and Brian Ashton & Van Christman of BYU...2024-05-1454 min

Edtech InsidersSpecial Episode: Generative AI in Education, Learn from the Pioneers with Ben Kornell of Edtech Insiders, Amanda Bickerstaff of AI for Education and Charles Foster & Steve Shapiro of Finetune at SXSW EDU, March 2024Send us a textMissed the live panel at SXSW EDU? Tune in to our special episode where Ben Kornell of Edtech Insiders hosts a compelling discussion with AI thought leaders Amanda Bickerstaff of AI for Education, Charles Foster, and Steve Shapiro from Finetune. Since ChatGPT's launch in November 2022, these trailblazers have been integrating generative AI into educational contexts, pioneering new approaches and solutions.Revisit their insightful conversation on the innovative applications they're spearheading, and the exciting opportunities and significant challenges...2024-05-071h 00

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 4/24/2024: Meta's New VR OS Strategy, Anthology Raises $250M, Insights on the Future of Educational Funding and More! Feat., Rebecca Kockler of Magpie Literacy and Kristen Huff & Amelia Kelly of Curriculum Associates & SoapBox LabsSend us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore pivotal topics in this Week in Edtech episode:👓 Meta's new VR OS strategy—will it create a new tech rivalry?🤖 The growing role of AI in Meta's apps: innovation or irritation?🏆 Age of Learning earns a spot in TIME's Top EdTech Companies of 2024💼 Anthology raises $250M for strategic growth in EdTech🌱 Insights from the Co-Founder at JuneX Capital Partners on the future of educational fundingPlus special guests, Rebecca Kockler of Magpie Literacy and...2024-04-3057 min

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 03/05/2024: Anthropic's Claude 3 Opus, Nvidia Reaches $2T Market Cap, Google Partners with Reddit and More! Feat. Kelly Sia of Curriculum Associates, Malia Burns and Faiza Jackson of OpenSeat and Erin Mayhood of Mentor CollectiveSend us a textIn this episode of Week in Edtech, Alex and Ben discuss:1. AIClaude 3 Opus by Anthropic Inside the Funding Frenzy at Anthropic, One of A.I.’s Hottest Start-UpsGoogle partners with Reddit in AI content licensing deal2. Big TechNvidia reaches $2T market capNvidia Hardware Is Eating the World"Don't Learn to Code, But Study This Instead..." says NVIDIA CEO Jensen HuangSpecial Guests:K...2024-03-121h 13

Edtech InsidersSpecial Episode: Postcards from Common Sense Summit on America's Kids and Families (Part 1)Send us a textEdtech Insiders joined the first Common Sense Summit on America's Kids and Families hosted by Common Sense Media at Pier 27 in San Francisco on January 28–30.The conference brought together advocates, researchers, youth leaders, policymakers, and other experts to take stock of America's kids and families and explore solutions to the most pressing issues across four core topic areas: kids and technology, youth mental health, early childhood education, and K–12 education. In this special episode, Alex and Ben interviews: Nicholas Kristof, Author and New York Times col...2024-03-0653 min

Edtech InsidersShaping the Future Of Learning: Sam Altman on AI in EducationSend us a textEdtech Insiders joined the first Common Sense Summit on America's Kids and Families hosted by Common Sense Media at Pier 27 in San Francisco on January 28–30.The conference brought together advocates, researchers, youth leaders, policymakers, and other experts to take stock of America's kids and families and explore solutions to the most pressing issues across four core topic areas: kids and technology, youth mental health, early childhood education, and K–12 education. In this special episode, Alex and Ben interviews Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI.2024-02-2916 min

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 02/21/2024: OpenAI's Sora Rivals in the Works, 2U's Financial Struggles, Reach Capital's 2023 US Edtech Funding Report and More! With Special Guest, Matt Sherman of LSAT LabSend us a textIn this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss:1. AIOpenAI Completes Deal That Values the Company at $80 BillionOpenAI’s SoraRivals In The Works—Including From Google And Meta2. EdtechOnline course provider 2U faces doubts it can continue3. PreK-12Unleashed Brands to Acquire Sylvan Learning4. ReportsReach Capital’s 2023 US EdTech Funding Report Oppenheimer ReportSpecial...2024-02-2739 min

Edtech InsidersEmpowering the Next Generation: Hillary Clinton's Educational AdvocacySend us a textEdtech Insiders joined the first Common Sense Summit on America's Kids and Families hosted by Common Sense Media at Pier 27 in San Francisco on January 28–30.The conference brought together advocates, researchers, youth leaders, policymakers, and other experts to take stock of America's kids and families and explore solutions to the most pressing issues across four core topic areas: kids and technology, youth mental health, early childhood education, and K–12 education. In this special episode, Alex and Ben interviews Hillary Clinton.Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton served as the First...2024-02-2117 min

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 02/15/2024: Savvas Learning Company Acquires Outlier.org, Duolingo Reigns as Top Language Learning Platform, Google's AI Initiative for Europe, Indian Edtech Investments, and More! Feat. Adeel Khan, MagicSchoolAI & Gary Eimerman, MultiverseSend us a textIn this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss:1. AIGoogle Launches AI Opportunity Initiative For Europe; Announces €25M Funding To Support AI Skills Development2. EdtechIndiaASU GSV Emeritus Event in IndiaPhysicsWallah’s FY23 Profit Tanks 91% To INR 90MDeborah Quazzo and Michael Moe on BYJU'sDeborah Quazzo follow-on investments in IndiaHow Eruditus survived the evisceration of edtechDuolingo is largest language platform in the...2024-02-211h 03

Edtech InsidersSal Khan: On the Frontlines of EdTech and AISend us a textEdtech Insiders joined the first Common Sense Summit on America's Kids and Families hosted by Common Sense Media at Pier 27 in San Francisco on January 28–30.The conference brought together advocates, researchers, youth leaders, policymakers, and other experts to take stock of America's kids and families and explore solutions to the most pressing issues across four core topic areas: kids and technology, youth mental health, early childhood education, and K–12 education. In this special episode, Alex and Ben interviews Sal Khan.Sal Khan is the founder and...2024-02-1531 min

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 02/08/2024: OpenAI Partners with Common Sense Media, National Edtech Technology Plan, Senate Blasts Tech CEOs and More! Feat. Sohan Choudhury of Flint, Erin Mote of InnovateEDU and Zac Chase of US DOESend us a textIn this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss:1. AIOpenAI partners with Common Sense Media to collaborate on AI guidelinesEdsafe AI Fellowships2. Big TechSenate blasts tech CEOs over child safety3. WorkforceupGrad To Open 100 Experience And Learning Centers, Commits INR 1,000M4. PreK-12Byju’s Says Investors Don’t Have Voting Right To Remove Founder From Edtech Group 5. K-12 2024-02-131h 07

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 01/24/2024: Chegg, Doulingo, Coursera Stocks Tumble, OpenAI Partners with ASU, Microsoft's Free AI Tutor and More! With Special Guests Brett Roer and Jacob Kantor of EDLITSend us a textIn this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss:1. AIChegg, Duolingo, Coursera Stocks Swoon as Goldman Warns of Threat From AICoursera’s CEO announced that Coursera users signed up for an AI course every minute of 20232. EdtechIt’s a good time to invest in early-stage edtech, investors say Byju’s seeks new funding at less than $2 billion valuation, a 90% drop3. K-12National Ed-Tech...2024-01-3052 min

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 01/18/2024: Duolingo Sheds Human Workers, Chatbot Teachers, Dying Unicorns and More! With Special Guest, John Rogers of TPG Rise FundSend us a textIn this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss:1. AIDuolingo Sheds Some Human Workers As AI Threatens To Upend The $65 Billion Translation IndustryMoral Panic of “Will Chatbots teach your children” is starting up:“Will Chatbots Teach Your Children”Your Child’s Favorite Teacher May Soon Be a Chatbot Two of Your Predictions for 2024 and Why They Are Probably Not Correct 2. EdtechHolonIQ Removes 13 unicorns from its Edtech Unicorns lis...2024-01-2343 min

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 01/11/2024: GPT Store Opened, Districts Considering Closing Schools, new FAFSA and more! Plus Special Guest, Anna Iarotska of Robo WunderkindSend us a textIn this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss:1. AIGPT Store Opened. What does this mean?South Korea's MathGPT Sets a New World Record in Mathematical PerformanceUS Congress Introduces “AI Literacy” Bill2. PreK12As Enrollment Declines, Districts Consider Closing Schools3. K12Skipping School: America’s Hidden Education Crisis4. Higher EducationClaudine Gay & Higher Ed’s Crisis. Is it just PR & Politics or is it a deeper i...2024-01-1644 min

Edtech InsidersSpecial Episode: 2023 Reflections and 2024 Predictions by Alex, Ben and Edtech Leaders from Instructure, Owl Ventures, Reach Capital, Age of Learning, Kinnu, Flint and Samvid VenturesSend us a text2023 was an amazing year for Edtech! In this super-sized episode, Ben and Alex review top trends from the year that was and make some predictions for 2024. Also, we asked some of our favorite guests (and Edtech C-suiters) to give their thoughts on what we can expect to see in 2024. Ian Chiu, Managing Director at Owl VenturesJomayra Herrera, Partner at Reach CapitalSunil Gunderia, Chief Innovation Officer at Age of LearningHanna Celina, Co-founder and...2024-01-011h 37

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 12/08/2023: Gemini, 2U's Challenges, Testing Overhauls, Veering into Politics and More! Feat. Gavin Cooney of Learnosity and Jared Grusd of EthiqlySend us a textIn this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss:1. Big Tech:Gemini - Google’s largest and most capable AI model.2U faces upcoming existential changes - Helpful analysis from Phil Hill on the financial challenges 2U is up against as their stock continues to get hammered in the public markets. 2. Assessment:States are radically changing testing requirements in both red and blue statesAll Yale students get As3. Politics:2023-12-121h 21

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 12/01/2023: Meta's Multimodal Leap, StraighterLine and Acadeum's College Course Sharing, Plus Special Guests: Sara Mauskopf of Winnie and Candice Faktor of DiscoSend us a textIn this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss:1. Big Tech:Meta launches “Seamless” LLM for speech-to-speech translation. Multi-modal innovationMeta’s Instagram also made news in all the wrong ways2. Higher Ed:StraighterLine Partners with Acadeum to Offer College Course Sharing3. In Other News...U.S. Department of Education Holds Off On New Rules for Third-Party Servicers… For NowCurriculum Associates Acquires SoapBox LabsParentSquare Acquires Remind2U finances unveiled by Phil Hill, doesn't lo...2023-12-061h 03

Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 11/15/2023: OpenAI's Agents "GPTs", Edtech Trends, Acquisitions and Special Guest: Johann Zimmern, Zoom One for EducationSend us a textIn this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss:Artificial Intelligence:Executive Order on AI includes mandate that Education Department roll out guidance on the way schools should use AI technologiesOpenAI launches Agents (“GPTs”)OpenAI introduces custom AI assistants called “GPTs” that play different rolesMy North Star for the Future of AIForget ChatGPT — Extractive AI Is the Real Game-Changer for Teachers, StudentsRosalyn Launches StableSight, an Exam Proctoring AI That Counters Generative AI Use and...2023-11-211h 21