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Several New Zealand schools report improved literacy after using the AI-driven Writer’s Toolbox, showing significant gains in student writing skills and confidence.

Education Perfect has relaunched its Languages platform for secondary schools in Australia and New Zealand to boost language learning amid declining enrolments.

Nelson’s Edwin has been named Digital Learning Platform of the Year 2025 by EdTech Breakthrough for its innovative curriculum tools and classroom support.

Bangkok has launched Thailand's first AI-centred high school, HOG International Academy, integrating AI into teaching for personalised, adaptive learning experiences.

IXL Learning has acquired UK-based MyTutor to expand online tutoring, reaching over 200,000 families amid rising demand for personalised education support.

Google integrates LearnLM model into Gemini 2.5, enhancing learning with AI-powered explanations and multimodal content for global users.

RevisionSuccess and Chulalongkorn University are teaming up to expand AI-driven adaptive learning across Thailand, enhancing education for all students.

Viva Technology ranks Top 100 Rising European Startups for 2025, spotlighting 15 AI firms among emerging innovators across 22 sectors and 13 countries.

Discovery Education launches its popular DoodleLearning maths and English apps for Australian children aged 2-14, supporting personalised learning at home and school.

Astrikos.Ai appoints four senior leaders to boost global growth and strengthen its presence in AI-driven infrastructure analytics and smart city projects.

Phase One Ventures closes its early-stage NZD $2.1m fund after backing 14 startups, with 12 securing follow-on funding and creating 100+ jobs.

academyEX has unveiled The Play Lab in Auckland, a professional learning space where adults explore emerging tech like AI and robotics through hands-on play.

Kai's Education has raised NZD $1.5m to expand its unique screen-free coding tools for neurodiverse learners in US schools, aiming for NZD $2.346m.

Toronto startup Shuriii has been chosen for the Siakam EdTech Engine programme, aiming to revolutionise K-12 education with dynamic data-driven insights.

SigIQ.ai has launched from stealth mode, raising USD $9.5 million to enhance its AI tutoring tech, aiming to reshape education accessibility globally.

VivaTech 2025 will take place in Paris from 11 to 14 June, bringing together over 14,000 startups and global leaders to explore the latest in technology.

Knowby has unveiled Knowby AI, a groundbreaking platform that simplifies the creation of instructional content using multimodal generative AI technology.

An analysis of FTSE 100 annual reports shows a stark contrast in priorities, with 69% focusing on technology but only 7% investing in workforce skills.

Discovery Education has unveiled significant enhancements to its DoodleMaths app, promoting personalised maths practice for UK students from EYFS to KS3.

As AI transforms industries, educators urge for enhanced STEM learning to bridge the skills gap and empower the AI-ready generation for future careers.