EdTech

ADB, Vinschool sign $150 million sustainability-linked loan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has led and signed a $150 million syndicated sustainability-linked loan with Vinschool Joint Stock Company, an educational subsidiary of Vietnam's conglomerate Vingroup.

Preparing students for lifelong success: The role of 21st century skills in education

Combining academic instruction with 21st-century skills and social-emotional growth can help prepare students for a changing world.

Philippine edtech firm EDGE Tutor raises $1M in Pre-A round to expand in the Americas and EMEA

EDGE Tutor International, the Philippines-based online tutoring outsourcing company, has successfully closed a $1 million Pre-Series A funding round, following its $800,000 seed round in 2023.

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Singapore’s education debate: Beyond class sizes

Advocates of smaller classes argue that they improve teacher-student interaction, foster better learning outcomes, and help disadvantaged students. However, in a resource-constrained environment like #Singapore, where public investments must yield maximum returns, the evidence demands a closer examination.

KKR backed-PHINMA Education acquires St. Jude College Dasmariñas Cavite for $7.43M

KKR-backed Philippine private higher education group PHINMA Education Holdings has on Monday announced its purchase of St. Jude College (SJC) Dasmariñas Cavite in a PHP 432-million ($7.43 million) agreement.

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Investing in continuous learning to nurture talent and empower tomorrow’s workforce, is this the solution for Gen Z employees?

Organizations must embrace the changing landscape of employee expectations. By prioritizing continuous learning and creating a supportive environment, companies can cultivate a loyal #Workforce ready to adapt and thrive in the face of new challenges.

Behind the success of major edtech AI companies

AI tools enable more efficient, student-centric #learning, focusing on individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all model. In turn, AI improves educational outcomes for students and teachers. With these trending technological advancements, it is clear why the AI #edtech market is set for significant growth. Entrepreneurs who leverage the power of #AI…

Malaysia’s JAZRO bags investment from Gobi Partners to make robotics education accessible to all children

This strategic investment will enable JAZRO to expand its educational offerings and reach more young learners, nurturing a new generation of tech-savvy innovators.

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Fostering Mandarin mastery in children: Harnessing technology for learning

#AI comes into play by automating and expediting processes that were previously dependent on humans. Utilizing AI allows for real-time feedback, analytics, and adaptive learning paths to aid students’ #learning. With personalized data-driven feedback, educators can pinpoint areas of improvement for each student and evaluate students’ competencies. This…

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Connecting students with next-generation edtech

#Edtech has the potential to make communication more transparent and more streamlined. From resolving minor classroom misunderstandings, to discreetly flagging potential gaps in attainment, to ensuring all students remain engaged in the learning process, ILPs are capable of transforming the online learning experience. As well as strengthening bonds between…