Introducing the 50 finalists for the 2026 #ToolsCompetition! Selected from 1,400+ teams, these innovators are tackling some of the biggest challenges in K-12 and postsecondary learning. Finalists will compete for more than $3 million. https://t.co/iiMjYf0o3u
We’re excited to share the 10 finalists for the #ToolsCompetition Datasets for Education Innovation Track! These teams are developing high-quality datasets to unlock new research and accelerate innovation in education.
https://t.co/xiIHFenubs
Introducing the 50 finalists for the 2026 #ToolsCompetition! Selected from 1,400+ teams, these innovators are tackling some of the biggest challenges in K-12 and postsecondary learning. Finalists will compete for more than $3 million. https://t.co/iiMjYf0o3u
Meet the 16 finalists advancing postsecondary learning in this year’s #ToolsCompetition. Their work expands access to high-quality learning and strengthens pathways to career success.
https://t.co/kOexbaQnfk
#ToolsCompetition winner @Wing_spans has just launched TAL-E, an AI-powered experience translator that helps adult learners turn lived experiences into transferable skills and connect them to new careers!
Read more here. https://t.co/QzXtGHSaPS
#ToolsCompetition winner @BarbershopBooks is earning national attention: @The74’s 2025 list of standout education journalism features @NBCUAcademy’s story on how Barbershop Books is helping Black boys fall in love with reading.
Read it here. https://t.co/jU8jgSIu9G
#ToolsCompetition winner LessonLoop is building AI teachers can trust.
Their “Blind Spot Checker” flags cultural, language, and accessibility bias inside the lesson-planning workflow—helping lessons reflect real classrooms.
Read more. https://t.co/S66f9RYOCt
Looking for practical resources to build accessible, inclusive #EdTech?
Start with our new User-Centered Design & Discovery Toolkit to help guide your product design toward accessibility and inclusion.
Access it here. https://t.co/PGpkvnjgxr
Building #EdTech that works for real learners starts with strong design practice.
Explore a practical guide to personas, journey mapping, usability testing, and UDL to help your team design for learner variability.
https://t.co/qTXJ7AAQcG
Understanding user needs is the foundation of effective #EdTech.
Join our “User-Centered and Accessible Design for Impactful Ed Tech” webinar to explore user-centered design strategies—from persona mapping to usability testing.
📅 Nov 21 | 12:00 pm ET
🔗 https://t.co/ydjLsCVOCj
What does accessible design look like in practice?
Join our webinar to hear practical insights and strategies from experts at Axim Collaborative and @CAST_UDL about applying UDL and user-centered design to build better #EdTech.
📅 Nov 21 | 12:00 pm ET
🔗 https://t.co/ydjLsCVgML
Join us for a webinar, “User-Centered and Accessible Design for Impactful Ed Tech,” on November 21 at 12:00 pm ET!
Gain practical insights from experts on accessible design for more inclusive and effective #edtech tools.
Register now: https://t.co/ydjLsCVOCj
How is the #ToolsCompetition influencing the future of learning?
A new @Forbes piece by @ulrichboser explores the competition's global impact—accelerating ideas that make education more equitable, data-driven, and human-centered.
Read the article here. https://t.co/rCJoIc3Cf2
What’s next after large language models?
Join our “𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡” webinar to learn what agentic and reasoning-based systems mean for those building or using #EdTech.
📅 Nov 5 | 12:00 pm ET
🔗 https://t.co/fUyfA1z7uO
Too many students lose time + credits when transferring colleges.
CourseWise — built with Generative AI — predicts course equivalencies to streamline the process. Hear from founder and @ToolsCompete winner Zachary Pardos in new podcast from @insidehighered.
Listen → https://t.co/ixu5URShVj
#StudentSuccess #HigherEd #EdTech #AI
Join us for a webinar, “𝗪𝗵��𝘁’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵,” on November 5th at 12:00 pm ET!
Hear from experts on how agentic systems and reasoning models are reshaping AI in learning.
Register now. https://t.co/fUyfA1z7uO
🚨 Today’s the final day!
Submit your #ToolsCompetition abstract by 7:59 pm PDT to compete in this multi-million dollar competition for #EdTech innovation.
Submit here. https://t.co/Xtp4WWbnFL
⏰ Final call for 2026 @ToolsCompete submissions!
Apply by end of tomorrow, Oct 15, to become part of a global community advancing learning through innovation. #ToolsCompetition#EdTech
Last chance to submit your abstract for the #ToolsCompetition by 7:59 pm PT tomorrow (Wednesday)!
Competitors from all backgrounds and phases of development are eligible for prizes ranging from $50k–$300k.
Submit here. https://t.co/Xtp4WWbnFL
Abstracts for the #ToolsCompetition are due on Wednesday!
Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in the leading global competition for breakthrough #EdTech.
Submit by Oct 15, 7:59 pm PST. https://t.co/Xtp4WWbnFL