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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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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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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’s focus on thought leadership and innovation hasn’t gone unrecognized, with the university being ranked first for innovation in the USA for the eighth year in a row in the annual Best Colleges rankings by U.S.

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How the cloud helps scale innovation in K12 and primary education

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While there is no shortage of innovation in the K12 sector, the inability to scale innovation stands out as one of the most common roadblocks to transformation across the vast and diverse K12 population—including students, teachers, and administrators. During the panel discussion, the group identified four key themes: 1.

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EdTech innovator Sibme, powered by AWS, provides educators with AI-based instructional feedback

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As a teacher with the KIPP charter school network in Houston, Texas, Dave Wakefield knew there had to be a better way for educators to gain insightful feedback on their instruction. In order to increase engagement and hands-on learning among students, for instance, many educators work to reduce their teacher talking time.

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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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