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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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Transforming education globally through generative AI: Insights from AWS executive Valerie Singer

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The education industry witnessed rapid transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by student-centric, flexible learning. The industry made great strides in the digital divide, but there are still challenges that education leaders seek to address. Learn more about how AWS helps higher education institutions innovate.

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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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Bipartisan Senate bill calls on NSF to boost AI and quantum education

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The NSF AI Education Act of 2024 , introduced Thursday by Sens. supports investments in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education, part of an effort to “help make certain the U.S. The post Bipartisan Senate bill calls on NSF to boost AI and quantum education appeared first on FedScoop. Jerry Moran, R-Kan.,

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New AWS survey reveals the link between AI fluency and the next education revolution

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Education leaders are eager for solutions to the difficulties facing schools across the country. With strained local resources impacting educators, it is more critical than ever for the education community to adapt and evolve to meet student needs and address challenges.

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Educause launches generative AI readiness assessment tool for higher education with AWS

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Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most disruptive technologies in history, offering higher education institutions the opportunity to re-imagine a world where learning is highly personalized, seamless, and available to everyone.

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