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Snap debuts interactive digital safety course for teens

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Snap launches an interactive course to teach teens and parents practical digital safety skills on bullying, sextortion and illicit drugs.
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Adobe backs UK Tech Towns AI skills drive in Barnsley

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Adobe and ministers launch a Barnsley Tech Towns pilot to boost AI and digital skills, and trial AI across local public services.
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Twinkl names Harris Goodman first US General Manager

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Twinkl appoints Harris Goodman as its first US General Manager to spearhead expansion and build brand recognition among educators.
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Explainer: Australia's public sector AI opportunity

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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Australia’s vast public sector is turning to AI to boost efficiency, cut costs and improve services, while navigating strict ethical safeguards.
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AI images skew UK jobs towards white, male workers

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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A study finds AI image tools depicting UK jobs in 2025 heavily favour white, male workers, deepening existing gender and racial imbalances.
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Australians back under-16 social media ban but doubt efficacy

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Most Australians support banning social media for under-16s but doubt the ban's effectiveness, favouring a mix of restrictions and education instead.
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RevisionSuccess & SPU partner to advance AI in Thai education

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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RevisionSuccess and Sripatum University partner to enhance AI-driven personalised learning for Thai students, fostering youth-led innovation in education technology.
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Optus workshop helps over 1,000 students tackle online AI threats

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Over 1,000 Australian students joined Optus' Digital Thumbprint workshop to learn how to identify AI threats like deepfakes, scams, and online extortion.
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Hands-on Review: Cricut Maker 4 brings pro-grade crafting to the desktop

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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The Cricut Maker 4 is a powerful, fast desktop tool for precise DIY crafting, but its software issues may test users' patience.
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Teachers in Australia & New Zealand offered free Microsoft AI training

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Education Services Australia and Microsoft offer free AI training to teachers in Australia and New Zealand to promote safe, effective generative AI use in classrooms.
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Education Perfect launches live maths progress tool to aid teachers

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Education Perfect unveils new maths solution to tackle Australia's declining secondary school numeracy, addressing gender gaps and easing teachers' workloads.
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Care & tech jobs surge as traditional roles decline in Australia

Fri, 9th May 2025
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Australia's workforce grew 22.9% since 2014, with dramatic rises in aged care and tech roles, while traditional jobs like travel agents and farmers declined.
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DoodleMaths app enhanced for tailored learning in the UK

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Discovery Education has unveiled significant enhancements to its DoodleMaths app, promoting personalised maths practice for UK students from EYFS to KS3.
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Majority of UK teachers rely on AI, despite training gap

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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A significant 60% of UK teachers are now integrating artificial intelligence into their work, revealing a major shift in educational practices, according to Twinkl.
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Logic launches Google certified interactive flat panels

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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LOGIC has unveiled its HX Series Interactive Flat Panels, certified by Google EDLA, promising to transform engagement in education, business and healthcare.
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Nicola Allen appointed Managing Director at Educake

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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Educake has appointed Nicola Allen as Managing Director, aiming to enhance the use of its online assessment technology across UK schools amid rising teacher workload concerns.
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N4L launches MyN4L, aiding NZ schools in online management

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Network for Learning (N4L) introduces MyN4L, a new platform helping New Zealand schools manage online activity with ease and efficiency.
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Kami reaches $300 million valuation with new US investment

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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New Zealand’s ed-tech star Kami secures major investment from Boston Ventures, boosting its valuation to $300 million and reaffirming its global ambitions.
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Education Perfect modernises learning for 1.4 million students

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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More than half of Australia's secondary schools now use Education Perfect's refreshed platform, fostering student agency and boosting educational outcomes for 1.4 million students.
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Adobe transforms education with new AI tools in Adobe Express

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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Adobe has unveiled new AI tools in Adobe Express for Education, aimed at enhancing classroom learning and engagement for K-12 students worldwide.