Tools Competition@ToolsCompete

Multi-million dollar global prize challenge for #edtech solutions tackling issues in education & advancing #learningscience. Program of @renphil21.

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DUE TODAY! ⏰ There’s still time to enter the #ToolsCompetition. Submit your #EdTech innovation by 11:59 p.m. ET for a chance to compete for millions in prizes. Submit now: tools-competition.org/27-ove…
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Last chance! Submit an abstract for the #ToolsCompetition by 11:59 pm ET tomorrow (Tuesday). Innovative #EdTech ideas from competitors worldwide are eligible for $50K–$300K in funding, at every stage of development. tools-competition.org/27-ove…
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ICYMI: The Open edX® Deployment Prize gives select #ToolsCompetition competitors in the Postsecondary Track a chance to bring their tools into @OpenEdX courses and test them in an authentic environment. Submit your abstract by Oct. 13: tools-competition.org/27-pos…
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#ToolsCompetition abstracts are due Tuesday, Oct. 13! Have an innovation that reimagines K-12 assessment, strengthens teaching, supports postsecondary learning & work, or builds education datasets? Apply today! $4.5M+ in prizes, ranging from $50K–$300K. tools-competition.org/27-ove…
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For competitors in the postsecondary track, the @OpenEdX Prize offers select teams up to $100k in supplemental funding and support to deploy their tools in partnership with universities on the Open EdX platform. Submit by Oct. 13: tools-competition.org/27-pos…
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One week left! ⏰ Abstracts for the #ToolsCompetition are due Oct. 13! Don’t miss the opportunity for your innovative learning tool and dataset to participate in a leading global #edtech competition. Submit by 11:59 p.m. tools-competition.org/27-ove…
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Meet 2025 #ToolsCompetition winner, CourseWise, modernizing higher-ed credit transfer by helping institutions streamline course equivalencies and articulations and improve credit acceptance. Submit your abstract by October 13? 👉 tools-competition.org/27-ove…
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Need help crafting a strong #ToolsCompetition abstract? Join us for Group Office Hours on Oct. 6, 8, or 12 to connect with organizers and get support preparing your submission. 👉Explore the Phase I Resource Round up for more resources: tools-competition.org/blog/
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Meet 2023 winner, Hilight, a tool to boost educator morale, has grown its user base 32%+ and earned recognition as District Administration's Top Ed Tech Product. Could your idea be next? Apply by October 13: tools-competition.org/27-ove…
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Better education tools need better data. The Building Better Datasets track seeks high-quality education datasets to help researchers and developers build better evidence-based tools. Have data that could move the field forward? Submit your abstract: tools-competition.org/27-dat…
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The Navigating Postsecondary Learning & Work track is seeking tools that help learners build the skills, connections, and support to successfully navigate learning and work in an increasingly AI-driven world. Apply by October 13: tools-competition.org/27-pos…
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What if technology could make teaching more effective and sustainable? The Strengthening Teaching track seeks tools that help educators make better instructional decisions, personalize learning, and reduce workload. Submit an abstract by Oct. 13:tools-competition.org/27-tea…
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Assessment shouldn’t just measure learning. It should show where to go next. The Reimagining K-12 Assessment track seeks tools that make assessment and feedback more continuous, actionable, and inclusive. Submit an abstract by Oct. 13: tools-competition.org/27-ass…
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What does it take to build education tools that are practical, trustworthy, and designed for real learner needs? Hear @RenPhilanthropy President @KumarAGarg on why the Tools Competition matters and what this cycle seeks. Submit an abstract by Oct. 13: tools-competition.org/27-ove…
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Thinking about applying to the 2027 Tools Competition? Join us tomorrow, Sept. 15, from 12–1 PM ET to learn more and see if your tool is a fit. toolscompetition.fillout.com… $4.5M+ in prizes. Abstracts due Oct. 13.
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Have questions about the 2027 Tools Competition? Join us Sept. 15 from 12–1 PM ET for an info session on the competition process and tracks, followed by a Q&A with competition organizers. Register here: toolscompetition.fillout.com… $4.5M+ in prizes. Abstracts due Oct. 13.
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The 2027 Tools Competition is now open! Awarding $4.5M+ to evidence-based #EdTech tools. Four Tracks: 📓 Assessment 🍎 Teaching 🎓 Postsecondary Learning & Work 📊 Datasets ⏰ Due Oct 13, 11:59 PM ET 👉 Learn more & apply: tools-competition.org/27-ove…
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📣 DON’T MISS IT! The #ToolsCompetition Launch Event is this week. Join us Sept. 10 at 12pm ET to hear what’s new, explore this year’s priorities, and get insights from sponsors and past winners. See how you can make your solution stand out: tools-competition.org/27-lau…
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Hear from SkillFlix, a #ToolsCompetition winner using AI to help autistic young adults build social-emotional skills, at the Tools Competition Launch Event. Sign up today: tools-competition.org/27-lau…
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Register for the #ToolsCompetition launch event and hear from @novaescola, a #ToolsCompetition winner helping teachers in Brazil identify learners’ needs. tools-competition.org/27-lau…
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Join us to launch the next cycle of the #ToolsCompetition and hear from @LessonLoop, a past winner turning student voices into actionable insights for teachers. Register today: tools-competition.org/27-lau…
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What are the biggest challenges facing learning today? Join us virtually on Sept. 10 at 12PM ET for a closer look at this year’s tracks and the needs the competition is calling on competitors to address. tools-competition.org/27-lau…
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The Tools Competition is back on Sept 10, awarding millions in funding to breakthrough #EdTech solutions. Learn what’s new this cycle and discover how your idea could fit. Join our virtual Launch Event: tools-competition.org/27-lau…
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How do we ensure that AI complements the learning experience rather than becoming the focus of it? Our latest blog explores three 2026 Tools Competition winners using AI to support youth-driven inquiry, curiosity, and deeper thinking in science learning. tools-competition.org/ai-cur…
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Want to strengthen your #ToolsCompetition submission? Join our virtual Launch Event on September 10 to hear from competition sponsors and past winners and learn what makes a compelling submission. Register now: tools-competition.org/27-lau…
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Have an idea that could help learners thrive? The Tools Competition awards millions to innovators at every stage of development, supporting solutions that improve learning experiences worldwide. Register for our virtual launch event: tools-competition.org/27-lau…
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Join us for the virtual kickoff of the next #ToolsCompetition cycle on September 10 at 12 PM ET! Be part of a global community advancing learning through innovative tools designed for real-world impact. tools-competition.org/27-lau…
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How can AI-enabled learning tools better protect learner safety and privacy? The Learning Agency and Renaissance Philanthropy's new Safeguarding Guide shares practical strategies to help developers build more responsible AI for education. tinywurl.com/5n6cjm7x
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How is AI changing learning tools? The new “Building Better AI for Learning” report draws on six years of Tools Competition data to explore emerging trends and what it takes to create AI-enabled tools that are useful, credible, and responsible. tinyurl.com/yc3jfjhf
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Join us (today!) at 1:00 PM ET for a webinar on curiosity deeper thinking and hear from 2026 Tools Competition winners about how technology is helping learners explore, engage, and deepen their understanding in science. Register: form.fillout.com/t/dKa2W4cYH…
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Join us July 29 at 1:00 PM ET to hear how Lab-on-a-book, 2026 #ToolsCompetition winner, is expanding access to hands-on science learning through an AI-powered, low cost lab kit. Register: form.fillout.com/t/dKa2W4cYH…
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Join us July 29 at 1:00 PM ET to hear how 2026 #ToolsCompetition winner FunKe Sense Lab is making STEM learning more accessible through a multisensory learning tool. Register: form.fillout.com/t/dKa2W4cYH…
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Join us July 29 at 1:00 PM ET to hear how 2026 #ToolsCompetition winner @NoRilla is fostering scientific curiosity and critical thinking through an AI-powered mixed-reality STEM platform. Register: form.fillout.com/t/dKa2W4cYH…
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Hear remarks from Janet Coffey of the @MooreFound on why student curiosity matters, the innovative solutions the #ToolsCompetition surfaced this year, and what the field needs next. Register: form.fillout.com/t/dKa2W4cYH…
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Join us for a webinar: AI for Curiosity and Deeper Thinking on July 29 at 1:00pm ET! Hear from 2026 Tools Competition winners on how AI can support hands-on inquiry, scaffold learning, and expand meaningful learning experiences. Register now. form.fillout.com/t/dKa2W4cYH…
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Announcing the winners of the 2026 #ToolsCompetition! 21 teams from 11 countries were awarded over $3+ million to reach 5 million learners and educators worldwide and advance #learningscience research. See who's leading the way. tools-competition.org/26-win…
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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. tools-competition.org/26-fin…
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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: toolscompetition.fillout.com…
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Join us for a webinar, “𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’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. toolscompetition.fillout.com…
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🚨 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. tools-competition.org
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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. tools-competition.org
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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. tools-competition.org
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One week left before the #ToolsCompetition deadline (Oct 15)! Don’t miss this chance to win funding for your breakthrough #EdTech tool. Submit now. tools-competition.org
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Have questions about how to write a winning #ToolsCompetition proposal? Join drop-in office hours on October 7, 9, or 13 to learn how you can win funding for your #EdTech tool! Register now. tools-competition.org/2026-t…
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The #ToolsCompetition Datasets for Education Innovation track is awarding prizes for open, high-quality datasets that drive research, fuel responsible #AI, and lower barriers to building inclusive tools for diverse learners. Learn more & submit by Oct 15. tools-competition.org/26-dat…
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The #ToolsCompetition Building Pathways to Postsecondary Success track is awarding prizes for tools that expand access to higher education, strengthen career pathways, and help learners succeed in both school and work. Learn more and submit by October 15. tools-competition.org/26-pos…
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The #ToolsCompetition Accelerating K-12 Learning track is awarding prizes for tools that boost student outcomes, support teachers, and make learning more engaging and accessible for all. Learn more and submit by October 15. tools-competition.org/26-acc…
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Want to learn more about how you can win funding for your #EdTech tool? Join a #ToolsCompetition Info Session to participate in live Q&A on September 15 or 16! Register now. toolscompetition.fillout.com…
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📣 The Tools Competition is now open! We’re awarding $3+ million to breakthrough #EdTech solutions worldwide. 📌 Abstracts due Oct 15 📌 Tracks: K-12, Postsecondary, Datasets 📌 Prizes: $50K–$300K Submit your abstract today. tools-competition.org/26-ove…
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Deborah Quazzo has spent her career connecting bold ideas with the capital and support they need to thrive. At the #ToolsCompetition Launch Event, she’ll share how investment and networks can help promising tools scale to reach millions. Register now. tools-competition.org/26-lau…
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Join us to kick off the next cycle of the #ToolsCompetition with a virtual event taking place on Sept 8 at 11 AM ET! Become part of a global community advancing learning through innovation. tools-competition.org/26-lau…
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Announcing the winners of the 2025 #ToolsCompetition! 20 winners from 8 countries were awarded $3+ million for #edtech tools projected to reach over 1 million learners & educators worldwide and advance #learningscience research. Learn about the winners. tinyurl.com/4paha9dk
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#EdTech Funding Opportunity! @innatepromise has just launched The Promise Sandbox Award, a funding opportunity for changemakers with transformative ideas in early childhood! Attend one of their information sessions and apply by May 21. Learn more at: bit.ly/PromiseSandboxAward
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We are thrilled to announce the finalists of the 2025 #ToolsCompetition! Out of 1,000+ teams, selected winners will receive $3+ million total to solve some of education’s most pressing challenges for K-12 through post-secondary learning. tools-competition.org/25-fin…
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We can’t wait to see you in person next week at the #SXSWEDU Expo! Stop by Booth 519, the #ToolsCompetition booth, Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST, to ask questions about the competition, speak to previous winners, and grab some swag or snacks!
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We’re heading to the #SXSWEDU Expo! Come see the #ToolsCompetition at Booth 519 (March 3-5th). Learn more about the competition in person and get the chance to speak with winners and learn about the impact of winning the competition on their tool. We hope to see you there!
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Phase II of the #ToolsCompetition closes tomorrow! Submit your proposals by January 16, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Late submissions will not be accepted. Please ensure you submit your proposal on time.
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Phase II of the #ToolsCompetition is now open! Phase II, which requires a proposal and a budget, is open through January 16, 2025. Check your email for your Phase I evaluation results. Congratulations to everyone who advanced!
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We are thrilled to announce that the #ToolsCompetition prize purse has increased to over $3 million! An increased prize purse means more prizes for fantastic submissions. Phase I of the 2025 Tools Competition is now closed, and results will be released on Nov. 22.
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TODAY’S THE FINAL DAY! Submit your #ToolsCompetition abstract by 11:59 pm US Pacific Time to compete in this multi-million dollar competition for #edtech innovation. tools-competition.org/25-ove…
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Abstracts for the #ToolsCompetition are due TOMORROW! Don’t miss this opportunity to receive funding for your innovative #edtech idea. Competitors from all backgrounds and phases of development are eligible for prizes ranging from $50k–$300k. Submit now: tools-competition.org/25-ove…
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The #ToolsCompetition prize purse has now increased to over $2.3 million! Submit an abstract for your innovative #edtech idea by Oct 25. tools-competition.org/25-ove….
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ONE WEEK LEFT before the #ToolsCompetition deadline (Oct 25)! Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in one of the world's largest #edtech competitions. Submit now. tools-competition.org/25-ove…
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We were thrilled to host an incredible happy hour during #EdTechWeek in New York City on Wednesday! Seeing so many talented innovators connect over a passion for driving innovation in education was fantastic. We love the #ToolsCompetition community!
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Registration is now open for the #ToolsCompetition Info Session: Dataset Prize & Public Assets for AI. Join us on Oct 10th at 12pm EDT to take a deep dive into the Dataset Prize and the Public Assets for AI competitive priority. Register here. tinyurl.com/47cv6pns
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The #ToolsCompetition is designed to be inclusive of all levels of talent - from emerging to established, with prizes ranging from $50k-300k. Take the eligibility quiz to determine which level works best for you. tools-competition.org/25-ove…
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The #ToolsCompetition is looking for tools that bridge higher ed & career success in the Enhancing Post-Secondary Learning track, run in partnership with @GoCalbright & Axim Collaborative. Submit your abstract by Oct 25th. tools-competition.org/25-pos…
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Ready to learn more about the #ToolsCompetition process? Join an Info Session on Sept. 19 to participate in a Q&A with competition organizers. Sessions are offered in US Eastern Daylight Time and Central European Time. Register now! tools-competition.org/2025-t…
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The #ToolsCompetition is now open and is accepting abstracts through Oct. 25! This year, we are awarding $2+ million to high-impact #edtech tools. Learn more about the open opportunities and how you can submit your idea for funding today! tools-competition.org/25-ove…
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We’re thrilled to feature Jim Shelton, President and Chief Investment & Impact Officer at Blue Meridian Partners, as keynote speaker at the #ToolsCompetition Launch Event! Join us on Sept. 12 at 1pm ET to learn how to submit YOUR innovative idea: tools-competition.org/25-lau…
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Announcing the winners of the 2023-24 #ToolsCompetition! 50 winners were awarded $8+ million. Their #edtech tools will reach over 24 million learners worldwide and transform education for learners from #ECE to adulthood. Learn more: tools-competition.org/2023-2…
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Make sure to join our monthly #LearningEngineering virtual networking session TOMORROW at 1pm ET to meet others who care about data- and research-driven improvements in #edtech! Contact us for the link to sign up.
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We loved meeting #ToolsCompetition winner @LearnEQ and other interested competitors at #ISTELive to learn how we can better support students with #edtech @ISTEofficial
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Ready to connect with others in the #LearningEngineering space? Join our monthly virtual networking event TODAY at 1pm ET to meet others who care about data- and research-driven improvements in #edtech! Contact us for the link to sign up.
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Exciting news! We’re thrilled to announce the finalists in @DARPA’s Building an Adaptive & Competitive Workforce track. These innovators are helping adult learners prepare for jobs supporting national security. Check out their tools here. tools-competition.org/meet-t…
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Don’t miss the chance to meet others in the #LearningEngineering community to discuss ways to improve ways to use data and research in #edtech. Join us TOMORROW at 1pm ET during our monthly networking event. Contact us for the link to sign up.
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Join #ToolsCompetition partner @innatepromise to learn about the latest innovations in #EarlyLearning assessments at their Show+Tell event on April 24. Register and learn more! bit.ly/st-preK
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#ToolsCompetition finalists in the Engaging Adult Learners in Higher Education track are driving retention, persistence, and completion for adult learners in #HigherEd. The track is run in partnership with @GoCalbright and Axim Collaborative. tools-competition.org/23-24-…
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Meet the finalists in the #ToolsCompetition Facilitating Learning Science Research track! Finalists’ tools will improve K-12 learning interventions and expand the field of #learningengineering. tools-competition.org/23-24-…
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We’re excited to announce #ToolsCompetition finalists in the Instructional Coaching for #ECE track! Tools seek to support coaching in Pre-K–2 classrooms with teachers at the center. tools-competition.org/23-24-…
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Finalists’ tools in the #ToolsCompetition Preparing for the 21st Century World track help prepare students to navigate the changing world—preparing them for their future careers and building durable skills like critical thinking. Check them out 🔗 tools-competition.org/23-24-…
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Meet the finalists in the #ToolsCompetition Accelerating & Assessing Learning track! Finalists’ tools will dramatically improve learning outcomes for students—addressing declines in academic progress that perpetuate opportunity gaps. tools-competition.org/23-24-…
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We are thrilled to announce the finalists of the 2023-24 #ToolsCompetition! Selected out of 1,900+ teams, winners among this group will receive more than $8 million total to solve some of education’s most pressing challenges for Pre-K to adult learners. tools-competition.org/23-24-…
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Thanks to members of the #ToolsCompetition community who joined our Happy Hour last night @SXSWEDU!
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Do you want to meet others in the #LearningEngineering community who care about data- and research-driven improvements in #edtech? Make sure to join our monthly virtual networking event TOMORROW at 1pm EST open to all. Contact us for the link to sign up.
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2 weeks left to submit your idea for @DARPA’s Building an Adaptive & Competitive Workforce track! Wondering what sets a winning submission apart? Sign up for office hours to connect with our team. eventbrite.com/e/80165442897…
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Considering submitting to the @DARPA track? We’re especially excited about tools that: 💻leverage #AI or LLMs 📊enable #datascience upskilling 🔬support #adultlearning in STEM 👩🏽‍💻feature intelligent tutoring & self-directed learning Abstracts due Feb 26! tools-competition.org/workfo…
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TODAY’S THE FINAL DAY! Submit your #ToolsCompetition Phase II proposal by 11:59 pm Pacific Time to participate in the next phase! Compete in this $8+ million dollar competition for #edtech innovation to make an impact. Submit via the Submittable platform.
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Missed this week’s info session for @DARPA’s Building an Adaptive & Competitive Workforce track? Sign up for office hours to ask your questions. Remember, abstracts are due Feb 26! eventbrite.com/e/80165442897…
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Phase II Proposals for the #ToolsCompetition are due in THREE DAYS! Don’t miss the opportunity to receive funding for your innovative #edtech idea. Submit via the Submittable platform by Feb 2.
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