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.
We are thrilled to partner with
@OpenAI
to launch 🚀 the OpenAI Learning Impact Prize. Winners will receive $100,000, API credits, and technical guidance to scale their solutions leveraging AI for impact in education. Submit your abstract by November 10
ANNOUNCING THE 2022-23
#ToolsCompetition
WINNERS 🎉 32 winners received more than $4M to reach over 35M learners by 2026, and are solving some of education’s most pressing challenges for Pre-K to adult learners. Learn more:
THANK YOU to those who submitted an abstract for the
#ToolsCompetition
! We’re excited to award $7+ million this cycle to innovative
#edtech
ideas. We’ll share Phase II results with all competitors by mid-December. Stay tuned for exciting updates!
Congratulations to those who advanced to Phase II of the
#ToolsCompetition
! Join an Info Session on Dec 14 at 12pm EST or Dec 18 at 10am CET to learn more about Phase II submission requirements. Register via the link sent in your notification email.
The 2023-24
#ToolsCompetition
has officially LAUNCHED! 🚀 This cycle will award more than $5.5MM to
#edtech
solutions in competition tracks spanning Pre-K through adult learning. Learn more & submit your abstract by Nov 10th:
Are you ready to join one of the largest
#edtech
competitions ever? The 2022
#ToolsCompetition
will award $3+ million in prizes and offer feedback on your ideas from leaders in the field! Learn how to compete & sign up for an info session:
Meet our
@DARPA
’s AI Tools for Adult Learning finalists! Finalists’ tools will positively impact adult learners - from AI-powered solutions that support coding skills to those that target barriers keeping adults from pursuing STEM.
We're launching the next round of the
#ToolsCompetition
on Sept. 22 at 12:30pm ET! Register to see how you can compete for one of more than $3 million in prizes.
#k12
#edtech
The
#ToolsCompetition
is thrilled to announce a new partnership with
@BallmerGroup
. Thanks to their generous support alongside all competition supporters, we are awarding $7+ million to catalyze
#edtech
ideas. Learn more
The
#ToolsCopmetition
award pool has increased to over $6 MILLION! A larger award pool means each competitor has an increased chance at funding their innovative edtech idea! Join one of the largest
#edtech
competitions by submitting your abstract by Nov 10
Meet our Learning Engineering
#ToolsCompetition
finalists! Finalists’ tools will positively impact learners worldwide - their solutions range from supporting social emotional learning in young children to those that strive to improve teacher practice.
Check out this newly launched project to double the rate of middle school
#math
progress for students, focusing on those from low-income backgrounds. Learn more about the
#LEVImath
teams’ pioneering work including
#ToolsCompetition
winner
@risingacademies
#ToolsCompetition
is awarding $5.5MM+ to high-impact
#edtech
ideas that strengthen: learning outcomes, the impact of instruction, learning science research, 21st century skills, & adult learner engagement in higher ed. Join our Info Session on 10/3:
What makes a winning tool for the
#ToolsCompetition
? Find out by hearing directly from previous winners about their
#edtech
tool. Learn winners’ advice & participate in a Q&A by joining us on Oct 20 at 11am ET:
Eager to learn about engaging users in product development? Join our AMA with previous Tools winners tomorrow. We’ll be joined by members of
@assistments
and
@UPchieve
! You can find the link to sign up via the latest Phase II newsletter.
Remember to check your emails if you are advancing to Phase II! We have a Phase II Info Session scheduled tomorrow for the Learning Engineering Tools Competition and
@DARPA
's AI Tools for Adult Learning! You can find the link to sign up in your advancement email.
The Rajasthan Government partnered with
#ToolsCompetition
winner
@smartpaperai
to evaluate 4.5 million students’ exams. Their winning tool allows teachers to spend just 20 seconds checking students’ papers as opposed to 5 minutes.
Do you know how Rajasthan Government evaluates exams of 4.5 million students? The biggest AI-powered assessment program in the world is delivering massive social impact to 65,000 schools in Rajasthan. Now, any classroom can become data-informed by using
@smartpaperai
Do you have an idea to assess & accelerate the learning outcomes of PreK-12 learners? 📚 Compete in the
#ToolsCompetition
’s Accelerating & Assessing Learning Track. Learn more and submit your abstract by 11/10:
We’re pleased to partner with
@injiniedtech
to welcome proposals from African
#edtech
innovators. Compete in the
#ToolsCompetition
with an
#edtech
innovation to address the urgent needs of learners worldwide. Abstracts due Nov 10:
🎉 Meet
@DARPA
’s AI Tools for Adult Learning winners! Six honorees will collectively receive $750K to build tools to help adults learn complex topics necessary for the current/future national security workforce. Learn more about their groundbreaking work:
Last year,
@djgagnon
submitted his Phase II proposal with 24 hours left while stuck in a snowstorm… and WON! You still have almost 100 hours left - submit your Phase II proposal by this Friday (Feb 24 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time).
About a month ago, I attempted to finish a proposal while backpacking in the U.P. (aka occupied Wisconsin), a 6 mile hike from the nearest road, during a wild snowstorm. It was the most enjoyable 5 pages I've ever written.
@ulrichboser
@tlearningagency
#toolscompetition2021
Connect with others in the Learning Engineering community by joining our virtual networking event tomorrow! Networking events take place on the 2nd Wed of every month. Contact us for the link to sign up.
Do you have an innovative technical idea to support K-12 learning? Consider applying for the first-ever
@NSF
VITAL Prize Challenge, organized with Tools sponsors
@schmidtfutures
. Learn more here:
“It is time to move beyond talking about the power of relationships and harness the power of technology to spark and strengthen human connections.”
@KentPekel
We’re blown away by your
#ToolsCompetition
submissions! We'll have Phase I results by late December. In the meantime, stay tuned for updates on
@DARPA
's AI Tools for Adult Learning opportunity!
#ToolsCompetition
winner
@KidsTilli
developed a fun social emotional learning game that helps educators & learning researchers better support elementary learners.
Have a winning idea? The next
#ToolsCompetition
cycle opens on 9/21.
Will you be a
#ToolsCompetition
winner, receiving between $50k–$300k to advance your innovative edtech idea? Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in one of the largest
#edtech
competitions. Submit your short abstract before the deadline in ONE WEEK!
And that’s a wrap!
#ToolsCompetition
judges have finished deliberations. Stay tuned in the summer to find out who the winners of the competition will be! This was our panel of expert judges:
Our EmpowerEducators initiative has made an incredible impact on
#educators
' growth in critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and digital literacy skills!
For detailed insights, check out our
#AnnualReport
2022-23 here:
#education
TODAY’S THE FINAL DAY! Submit your
#ToolsCompetition
abstract by 11:59 pm Pacific Time to participate in this cycle! Compete in this multi-million dollar competition for
#edtech
innovation to make an impact.
Ready to transform education for learners of all ages? Unlock YOUR
#edtech
idea’s potential by joining the 2023-24
#ToolsCompetition
🔓 We’re awarding more than $5.5MM to ideas just like yours. Join an info session on 10/3 or 10/12 and learn more:
The award pool for the
#ToolsCompetition
has INCREASED again to OVER $7 MILLION! A larger award pool means there’s a greater chance for you to become a winner of the competition! Remember to submit your abstract by 11:59 Pacific Time TODAY:
Do you have an innovative idea to make a major impact on education 🤔? Join the
#ToolsCompetition
launch event on 9/21 to learn about this year’s LARGEST
#edtech
competition in the world awarding millions of dollars! Register now:
It's Thursday! That means an all-new episode of Nightly News: Kids Edition.
Here's
@LesterHoltNBC
with a look at what's on today's show.
Stay tuned for the new episode at 4pm ET on
Thank you to everyone who tuned in to the
@CNN
Heroes broadcast on Sunday night! It was a surreal experience and such an honor to have our work at Barbershop Books be seen by a global audience.
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 awards ranging from $50k–$300k. Submit now:
Make sure you join our monthly Learning Engineering virtual networking session tomorrow! Join us to get feedback on your ideas and meet others in the field. We meet on the 2nd Wed monthly at 1pm ET. Contact us for the link to sign up.
Yesterday at our
@edtechweek
happy hour – people connected with previous Tools Competition winners, shared their
#edtech
ideas, and made great connections.
The
#ToolsCompetition
has impacted 60 million students worldwide. Join us on Sept. 22 from 12:30-1:30pm ET as we kick off the next round of competition to learn about how you can get involved and make an impact. Register here
Are you a researcher, student, teacher, technologist, or digital learning platform creator with an
innovative tool or tech that addresses critical challenges facing adult learners? Check out the
@DARPA
AI Tools for Adult Learning $750k funding opportunity!
Tomorrow is this month’s virtual networking for the Learning Engineering community! Meet others who care about data-driven improvements in learning technology. Virtual networking takes place monthly on the 2nd Wed. Contact us for the link to sign up.
We’re blown away by your
#ToolsCompetition
and
@DARPA
AI Tools for Adult Learning Phase II submissions! Finalists will be selected by late April. Stay tuned via email.
Check out our judging panel for the
@DARPA
AI Tools for Adult Learning opportunity. Judges will hear pitches focused on upskilling and reskilling adult learners and select a slate of winners receiving $750k total in awards
Happy that our new venture Smart Paper won the prestigious
@AegisGrahamBell
Award for our innovation for AI in Education! Smart Paper technology is connecting paper and digital, and democratizing access to data in the education sector! Learn more at
#ai
Speaker announcement 📢 Join
@OpenAI
’s Sherry Lachman at the
#ToolsCompetition
Launch Event this Thursday to learn about an exciting new prize for competitors and the innovative applications of
#AI
for
#learning
. Register to attend:
What is instrumentation? Learn how to turn your
#edtech
tool into an “instrument” that can leverage data to support learning science research. The blog post features Tools winners such as
@assistments
and
@CommonLit
who have done this:
Groundbreaking study of 1,600 Maryland classrooms using research-based platform finds a significant positive effect on both
#math
and
#English
language proficiency test scores.
ONE WEEK LEFT to submit your Phase II proposal! If you're a Phase II competitor, remember to submit your Tools Competition proposal by February 24 (11:59 pm Pacific Time). Check out previous Phase II emails for resources including drop-in office hours.
Tomorrow is our Learning Engineering Community networking event - we’d love to see many of you at 1pm EDT! These networking events are a chance to informally share your work + connect with others, including
#ToolsCompetition
competitors.
Congrats
#ToolsCompetition
winner
@ThinkZoneIndia
for partnering with
@MoCollegeMCAPS
, Government of Odisha, to implement the EmpowerEducators initiative. This initiative will upskill more than 3,000 youth and support nearly 15,000 children who live in low-resource settings.
Help students navigate the changing 21st world by competing in the
#ToolsCompetition
! Submit an idea for an
#edtech
innovation that supports students in becoming “life-ready.” Submit your abstract to the Preparing for the 21st Century World track by Nov 10
Hi
@KabeloMahlobog1
We're looking for both ideation and post ideation stage solutions! We have a Catalyst Award for people in the ideation or early stages: . Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions about the
#ToolsCompetition
!
@injiniedtech
@ToolsCompete
Hi, the requirements on the website seem to be looking for post ideation stage solutions. The above post speaks of an idea. Could you please confirm this for me?
Take a look at what
@GoCalbright
, one of this year's sponsors, has to say about the adult learning tools that they are excited about! Brief abstracts are due by Nov. 10
Join us tomorrow for an info session on
@DARPA
's AI Tools for Adult Learning Competition! This is a chance to ask questions during a live Q&A and hear remarks from Joshua Elliott of DARPA
Given the rise of ChatGPT and the latest possibility of utilizing
#AI
for educational impact, we are partnering with
@OpenAI
to support AI-enabled tools that accelerate learning. Learn more and compete in the
#ToolsCompetition
by Nov 10:
Listen in to Brooke McKean from
#ToolsCompetition
winning team
@reachpathways
and
@ChicagoScholars
share about their tool REACH that creates a virtual world that benefits both students and employers on the Chatting with Christine podcast
The 2022 Tools Competition is officially live, and we can’t wait to see your proposals for innovative learning technologies by Nov. 20! We’ll be hosting info sessions on October 11 and 20. For more information, visit our website:
#ToolsCompetition
winner
@LabsUnlocked
was featured on
@STLonAir
for bringing STEM education to people in prison. They mentioned how people who are incarcerated show a higher entrepreneurial aptitude than those who aren’t. Listen to their incredible work
The
#ToolsCompetiton
would like to recognize the incredible support of
@OpenAI
to launch the OpenAI Learning Impact Prize—supporting tools using
#AI
to dramatically transform learning. Learn more and submit your abstract by November 10
Congrats to
@KidsTilli
, a member of the
#ToolsCompetition
community, for being
@SXSWEDU
’s Launch Competition winner and Impact Award winner! They’re building a play-based social-emotional learning tool. Learn more here
The 2023
#SXSWEDU
Conference & Festival is proud to name Tilli (
@KidsTilli
) as this year's Launch Competition and Impact Award winner, and Koalluh (
@koalluh
) as the Community Choice Award winner!
Learn more about these inspiring companies:
Meet us at
@WISE_Tweets
next week! The
#ToolsCompetition
is excited to meet education thought leaders and innovators from Nov 28 to Nov 29 in Doha! Will you be there?
"Our mission is to build a better justice system, from the inside out, by disrupting the cycle of limited access to education," says Jessica Hicklin, co-founder of Unlocked Labs.
Read more about this 2023
#MilkenPennGSE
Finalist:
#education
Are you a teacher with a cutting-edge idea on transforming your classroom with
#edtech
? Submit it to the 2022
#ToolsCompetition
by Nov 20 or join an info session to learn
Want to learn about
@alley_corp
’s Social Impact Fund? Register for a live Ask-Me-Anything event next week on Apr 25 at 1pm ET with
#ToolsCompetition
judge Tanya Beja, Managing Partner at AlleyCorp.
We are especially excited this year about assessments solutions for non-academic standards like
#SEL
, stealth assessments, & math assessments. Whatever your tool or idea, we can't wait to see it!
Did you hear? The winners of
#ToolsCompetition
will be announced in September 🏆! Together, they're awarded more than $4M to solve education’s most pressing challenges. Have a groundbreaking idea to transform education? Become one of next cycle's winners:
Congrats
#ToolsCompetition
winner from
@WCER_UW
on the Education Innovation and Research grant from
@usedgov
to examine their web-based classroom assessment system. Their work will support high-need middle school science learners
Are you competing in the Accelerating & Assessing Learning track for Phase II of the
#ToolsCompetition
? Make sure to review the rubric when developing your proposal
Get your
#ToolsCompetition
questions answered during an Info Session! Join us on Thursday Oct 12th to learn more about the largest
#edtech
competition awarding more than $5.5 million. Register now:
🎉Our Founder and Chief Reading Inspirer,
@AlvinIrby
, is a Top 10 CNN Hero of 2023!
Show your support by voting for Alvin using the link below. You have ten votes per day every day through December 5th.
Do you have an idea for an AI tool or technology to help adult learners acquire new skills? We’re thrilled to support the launch of
@DARPA
’s AI Tools for Adult Learning. Submit your abstract by Dec. 18 for a chance to fund your concept.
We’re thrilled to partner with Axim Collaborative to launch a track that will make higher education more accessible and responsive to the unique needs of adult learners. Register for a track webinar on Oct 23
Want to learn what makes a competitive proposal for
@DARPA
's AI Tools for Adult Learning Competition? Join an info session on Nov. 10 at 1pm ET to learn more:
Want to know what makes a winning tool for the
#ToolsCompetition
? Learn from former winners like
@smartpaperai
, Play. Connect. Learn., & Understanding Mind Wandering on how to address key components like
#learningengineering
& user demand.
Join on Oct 20:
Do you have an idea to support educators through instructional coaching? Don’t miss the
#ToolsCompetition
Launch Event on 9/21 at 12pm ET to learn how you can submit your idea to the largest
#edtech
competition! Register now:
Do you have an idea to prepare the next generation of learners for the changing world? 🌎 Compete in the 21st Century World track and submit an
#edtech
idea that helps students build durable skills for the modern economy. Abstracts due Nov 10:
We are so excited to be in the third and final phase of the
#ToolsCompetition
! Finalists will start pitching to our expert panel of judges today. Check out our judging panel here
#ToolsCompetition
winner
@mycodekit
developed Ocobox to improve learner confidence in making mistakes & demystify coding. Read more:
Ready to support learners? The next
#ToolsCompetition
cycle is now LIVE!
We’re excited to partner with
@global_edtech
to welcome
#edtech
innovators from around the world. The
#ToolsCompetition
is searching for tools that leverage big data and learning science to meet the urgent needs of learners worldwide. Submit by Nov 10:
New $3M Cambiar Thrive grant program seeks applicants with breakthrough solutions on how to provide families with information they need to best support their child’s K-12 learning and development. Apply here
#AI
has the potential to change how we teach & learn. To make this a reality, the
@OpenAI
Learning Impact Prize is supporting
#ToolsCompetition
winners using AI to transform education. Submit your abstract by Nov 10.
Our friends
@CatalystPennGSE
have just opened this year’s Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition. Learn more about this
#edtech
funding opportunity here:
Check out how
#ToolsCompetition
winner
@RightOnEdu
is teaching students how to learn from their mistakes in math. Their app helps destigmatize mistakes. Learn more on
Ever thought math was not your forte? 3️⃣✖️2️⃣🟰❓
The award-winning app RightOn! is changing how students feel & learn about math through a positive culture of error.
It gets students thinking about math mistakes & deepens their knowledge in a fun way.
#ToolsCompetition
winner
@myshortanswer
partnered w.
@PLCSchools
to bring their tool to one of the largest school districts in Nebraska—allowing teachers to improve their feedback & formative assessment practices to better support students 📚. Read more
We love hearing our
#ToolsCompetition
finalists pitch before our expert panel of judges. This year’s winners will be announced later this summer. Check out our amazing winners from last year:
Do you have an idea to make research more accessible, reliable, and efficient? Win an award from $50k-$300k in the Facilitating Learning Science Research track to expand the field’s knowledge of what works for learners. Submit by Nov 10:
Excited and humbled to be chosen to advance to Phase 2 of the
@DARPA
AI Tools for Adult Learning competition! Our simulation based soft skills courseware solution will make valuable credentials available to all (l)earners!
@ToolsCompete
#skills