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1 day ago | edtechinnovationhub.com | Rachel Lawler

SchoolStatus is now working with more than half of the school districts in California, as it says the region faces an urgent attendance crisis. SchoolStatus analyzed attendance data from 122 California school districts and 800,000 students. It found an average 21 percent decrease in chronic absenteeism over three years in SchoolStatus partners compared to non-partner districts. These districts now report an average attendance rate of 93.45 percent, coming close to pre-pandemic rates.

1 day ago | edtechinnovationhub.com | Rachel Lawler

Rider University’s Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Loyack as the new institution’s next President, following a national search. “John Loyack is a transformative, mission-driven leader with a record of innovation, strategic growth and unwavering dedication to student success, making him the ideal choice to lead Rider into its next chapter,” comments Joan C. Mazzotti, Chair of the Rider University Board of Trustees.

1 day ago | edtechinnovationhub.com | Rachel Lawler

The new trial of Aila, Oak Academy’s AI-powered lesson planning assistant, will be independently evaluated by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) and is expected to report in autumn 2026. NFER is recruiting 450 Key Stage 2 teachers from 86 primary schools. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one will be asked to use Aila for planning their lessons across all subjects and the other will be asked to continue with their lesson planning as standard.

1 day ago | edtechinnovationhub.com | Rachel Lawler

Available from May 12, 2025 and developed in collaboration with Prometric, the platform uses AI and microlearning tools to offer a personalized study experience accessible via app or browser on iOS, Android, Mac, PC and Chromebook. “CFP Exam Prep is a game-changer in how we empower candidates on their path to CFP certification,” explains Kevin R. Keller, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at CFP Board.

1 day ago | edtechinnovationhub.com | Rachel Lawler

Afya reports a 16.4 percent increase in net revenue between Q1 2024 and Q1 2025, with net revenue totalling R$936.4 million (Brazilin Reais). The company attributes this increase in revenue to higher tickets in medicine courses and increased occupancy. Net income increased 23.4 percent year-on-year reaching R$257 million and adjusted net income increased 17.1 percent, reaching R$293.9 million.