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Great Southern Grammar embraces AI to boost high-impact teaching

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Great Southern Grammar's IT lead Kieran Bailey says a tight pilot, longer-lasting Surface devices and Microsoft tools are transforming classroom tech.
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Cognita starts rolling out AI learning platform to schools around the world

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Cognita ties AI rollout to teacher training as it extends the platform after pilot showed stronger classroom gains.
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Ecommpay auction raises over EUR €7,200 for Street Child

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Ecommpay's staff auction raises over EUR €7,200 for Street Child, setting a company bidding record to support children's education.
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Teacher's Buddy raises NZD $2.3m to ease teacher burnout

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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Teacher's Buddy raises NZD $2.3m to grow its AI planning tool, aiming to cut workload and burnout for teachers in NZ, Australia and the UK.
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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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Netsafe & EduSpark join forces to boost online safety in Asia

Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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Netsafe has formed a partnership with EduSpark to enhance online safety education across Asia, targeting issues like cyberbullying and misinformation.
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The 'crucial' impact AI is having in New Zealand's classrooms

Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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Ministry of Education's Ellen MacGregor- Reid has revealed the profound impact AI is having on New Zealand's education.
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Kais Education reaches finals of EdTech Awards with learning robot

Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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EdTech startup Kais Education is making waves with its AI-based learning robot, Kaibot, and online platform, both in the final stages of the EdTech Awards.
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Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers

Wed, 17th May 2017
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Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.