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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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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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NSW Department of Education works with AWS to transform tech skills and the digital jobs landscape

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Consequently, there is a widening skills gap that the education sector needs to address. To help meet this challenge in Australia, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has deepened its strategic collaboration with the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Education (DoE) , which prioritises both educator and student upskilling.

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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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AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance expands to Texas

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To help meet this demand for talent, the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance is expanding into Texas, with support from key collaborators across industry, education and government. Recently, Texas has been recognized for its innovative approach to aligning education policy to its economic goals.

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