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Words are powerful. When children enter the Reception classroom, they are introduced daily to multitudes of brand-new words. Teaching children the fundamentals of language is one of the most important aspects of the Early Years. Reception teachers must make every moment of vocabulary teaching count. This book opens up the complexities of vocabulary acquisition in Reception for teacher professional learning. It brings together learning from theories, research and case studies and supports the translation of this learning into strategies for classroom practice. To order your inspection copy and for more information: https://lnkd.in/ePYQReTe #earlychildhood #receptionteaching #EYPGCE #PGCE #EarlyYears #InitialTeacherTraining

NEW: Intelsat, a global operator of satellite and terrestrial networks, and MaxIQ.Space, a provider of STEM educational resources, have announced an expansion of the Intelsat Africa Space STEM Program. https://lnkd.in/exwi9KTp #edtech #AI #SpaceTech #Africa #STEM #K12 Rhys Morgan Judi Sandrock

NEW: Inflection has launched DivorceIQ, a program designed to assist employees dealing with relationship difficulties. https://lnkd.in/eh7CiAJh #EdTech #workforce #wellbeing #employeewellbeing Jake Anderson-Bialis Deborah Anderson-Bialis

Finnish game studio Psyon Games has announced a new initiative designed to raise awareness about the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) #gamification Olli Rundgren Check out the full article here 👉https://lnkd.in/eqVpV8xy

NEW: UK retailer Marks and Spencer has raised over £55,000 for Prostate Cancer UK within two weeks of launching an online and in-store campaign aimed at increasing awareness and encouraging men to check their risk for prostate cancer. https://lnkd.in/ejAqYGqR Mitch Hughes Laura Kerby #edtech #charity #cancerawareness #retailtech

A group of international experts from leading institutions, led by the University of Birmingham, has developed a glossary designed to encourage deeper discussions on artificial intelligence AI and its societal implications. https://lnkd.in/eUVJqYBi Centre for AI in Government Obvia the Tech Hub | Geneva Graduate Institute Geneva Graduate Institute #AI University of Glasgow Université de Montréal Fonds de recherche du Québec Lyse Langlois Jérôme Duberry Martin Wählisch 🌐🕊️ #edtech

NEW: Cisco, a global technology company specializing in networking, cyber-security, and digital infrastructure, has announced plans to equip 1.5 million individuals across the European Union with basic digital skills by 2030. https://lnkd.in/eiSaCRe6 Cisco Networking Academy #edtech #workforcedevelopment #AI #cybersecurity #digitalskills Chuck Robbins

Monday morning means one thing, your weekly briefing on the biggest stories in EdTech and innovation. We cover: 🔹 Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Pearson expand their partnership to integrate AI-powered learning into higher education. Omar Abbosh, CEO of Pearson, discusses the role of AI in personalizing education. 🔹 OpenAI launches NextGenAI, a $50M initiative partnering with institutions like University of Oxford, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Duke University to advance AI in education and research. 🔹 Turnitin unveils Turnitin Clarity, a new tool designed to track AI use in student writing while maintaining academic integrity. Annie Chechitelli, Chief Product Officer, explains its impact. 🔹 Exabeam and CSE Connect join forces to enhance cyber-security education and address the UK’s talent shortage. Kev Eley, VP UK & Ireland at Exabeam, emphasizes the need for collaboration. 🔹 SchoolStatus appoints Bill Okun as its new CEO, leading the company’s next phase of growth in K-12 EdTech. 🔹 SimCare AI (YC S24) AI, co-founded by Vrishank Saini and Tigran Bdoyan, secures $2M in funding to expand its AI-powered healthcare simulation platform. 🔹 GENDEX Project, backed by the European Innovation Council, highlights a €198.8B gender gap in deep tech, revealing disparities in investment and IP ownership. #EdTech #AI #CyberSecurity #HigherEducation #AIinEducation #DigitalLearning #STEM #AcademicIntegrity #DeepTech #WorkforceDevelopment #DataSecurity #MachineLearning #WomenInTech #Innovation #FutureofLearning #EthicalAI #GenerativeAI #K12Education #CyberAwareness #StudentSuccess #TechLeadership

🚨 We Are Hiring! 🚨 Paxton Media Limited is looking for a News Reporter to join our team and work across both EDTech Innovation Hub and Retail Technology Innovation Hub. This is an exciting opportunity for an entry-level journalist looking to gain hands-on experience in the fast-moving worlds of education technology and retail technology. The role involves sourcing and writing news stories, conducting interviews, attending industry events, and staying at the forefront of the latest trends shaping these sectors. If you’re a passionate and ambitious journalist who thrives in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you! 📌 Find out more and apply below 👇 Any shares to help spread the word would be greatly appreciated! https://lnkd.in/eTvqciN7 #Hiring #JournalismJobs #MediaJobs #edtech #retailtech Scott Thompson

NEW: WeWillWrite, a Norway-based edtech platform, launched at SXSW EDU 2025 with the goal of making writing a collaborative process in classrooms. https://lnkd.in/er-6x-TB #edtech #K12 #writing #learningplatform Daniel Senn Varsha Chowdhury