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15 startups selected for the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced 15 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator. Announced in October 2023, the AWS Education Accelerator supports education technology (EdTech) startups who are innovating to enhance the teaching and learning experience and improve educational outcomes.

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Applications are open for the AWS Education Accelerator

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As the education field continues to evolve, data-driven decision making is an essential strategy to transform teaching and learning practices and unlock new opportunities for student success. To help accelerate innovation in education, AWS has launched the new AWS Education Accelerator.

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Collaborating for sustainability: How higher education and cloud providers foster change

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Collaborating with industry can in turn accelerate innovation through to practical implementation. ASU CIC projects exemplify collaborative action, with technology and innovation expertise fostering community engagement and tackling the city’s and region’s pressing challenges.

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Bipartisan House bill looks to bolster AI education with NSF scholarships

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College students interested in careers in artificial intelligence and how it can be used in agriculture, education and advanced manufacturing could be eligible for National Science Foundation-awarded scholarships under a new bill from a bipartisan pair of House lawmakers. Vince Fong, R-Calif., and Andrea Salinas, D-Ore.,

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How AWS helps higher education institutions navigate data

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Data is key to a higher education institution’s ability to expose insights and improve student performance and outcomes. With many data solutions available, AWS can help education institutions map out an individualized data journey by starting simple, unlocking existing data, and moving toward a fully data-driven institution.

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A tech pipeline for rural communities: West Virginia joins AWS Tech Alliance

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The initiative brings together a coalition of Fortune 500 companies and other employers, government agencies, workforce development organizations, and education leaders to better prepare learners for entry-level tech careers. West Virginia’s partnership with the AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance represents a strategic investment in our future.

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Higher education institutions broaden learning opportunities with AWS Professional Services

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The University of North Carolina (UNC) System is expanding education opportunities for adult learners in the state of North Carolina. But delivering a great online learning experience for students, faculty, and administrators requires higher education institutions to manage a legion of education technology (EdTech) services.