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12/5/2023
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Curriculum Associates Acquires SoapBox Labs, Gains AI Speech Recognition Tech

Education technology company Curriculum Associates (CA) has acquired Ireland-based SoapBox Labs (SBL) to incorporate SBL's voice AI speech recognition technology into its instructional and assessment programs. SBL's voice engine recognizes and uses children's speech patterns to analyze and assess their language skills down to the phoneme level.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Generative AI in Schools

Download your copy of the Quick Start Guide for Integrating Generative AI Into Schools today. Get insights into how AI can foster content ideation, personalized learning, and administrative efficiency, all while ensuring student privacy. Plus, learn strategies to overcome challenges such as preventing bias and plagiarism and bridging the digital divide. Learn More

Science Techbook for Texas K-8, Biology Classrooms Now Available Statewide in English, Spanish

K–8 and biology educators across Texas now have access to Spanish and English versions of Discovery Education’s Science Techbook for Texas, a core instructional curriculum created from the ground up expressly for Texas students, DE said in a news release.

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Vector Solutions acquires Pathwayos, enters CTE market

School staff training provider Vector Solutions has entered the Career and Technical Education market by acquiring Pathwayos, a platform for connecting K–12 schools and students with work-based learning opportunities, according to a news release.

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New & Upcoming K–12 Grants

  • Project Cybersafe Schools

    Sponsor: Cloudflare
    Award: Free Zero Trust security program for K–12 schools with up to 2,500 students
    Number of Awards: Not specified
    Application Deadline: Ongoing
  • NSTA Teacher Awards

    Sponsor: National Science Teaching Assocation
    Award: Up to $10,000
    Number of Awards: Not specified
    Application Deadline: Dec. 21
  • Lexia LETRS Professional Learning

    Sponsor: Lexia, Cambium Learning Group 
    Award: Free access to Lexia's LETRS, Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling professional learning
    Number of Awards: 120
    Application Deadline: December 31, 2023

Ongoing K–12 Grants

  • Inventionland Grants for K–12 Schools

    Sponsor: Inventionland Education
    Award: Funds for Innovation Labs, professional development, and Innovation curriculum (varies by request)
    Number of Awards: Not specified
    Application Deadline: Ongoing (rolling)
  • Association of American Educators Foundation Classroom Grant

    Sponsor: Association of American Educators Foundation
    Award: $500
    Number of Awards: Not specified
    Application Deadline: March 1 and October 1 of each year
  • Association of American Educators Foundation Teacher Scholarship

    Sponsor: Association of American Educators Foundation
    Award: $500
    Number of Awards: Not specified
    Application Deadline: March 1 and October 1 of each year
  • CDA Funding for Maryland Early Educators

    Sponsor: The Council for Professional Recognition, Maryland State Department of Education, and Maryland Family Network
    Award: $425 initial online assessment fee; $125 renewal online application fee; $33 for the Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credentialing Program and CDA Competency Standards book
    Number of Awards: Not specified
    Application Deadline: Ongoing
  • Edthena Innovation Fund

    Sponsor: Edthena
    Award: Varies based on district size; matching grant
    Number of Awards: Not specified
    Application Deadline: Ongoing (monthly reviews on the 30th of each month)
  • Connect For Success Grants

    Sponsor: Mobile Beacon
    Award: Up to 25 laptops with one year of free 4G LTE high-speed internet each
    Number of Awards: Varies
    Application Deadline: Accepted year-round; awards granted on rolling basis
  • Naiku Innovative Teacher Grant

    Deadline: Ongoing (30 total awards in 2023, with applications accepted until Nov. 30)
  • Sony Grants for Education

    Deadline: Ongoing (grants awarded on a rolling basis)

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