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Here’s what we have on deck for today…

1. AWS helps nonprofits build local learning tools

2. AI school cuts daily lessons to two hours

3. VR helps multilingual students master science faster

AWS helps nonprofits build local learning tools

AWS pledged $100 million in cloud credits (digital currency used to pay for cloud services) plus technical support to help organizations create digital learning tools for their communities. The five-year initiative already shows results:

• India-based Rocket Learning built data tools to measure content effectiveness.

• Code.org developed an AI teaching assistant for computer science teachers.

Nonprofits can apply for both cloud resources and direct engineering support to turn their local education solutions into scalable tools.

AI school cuts daily lessons to two hours

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Arizona just approved a charter school that turns traditional scheduling upside down.

• At Unbound Academy, AI platforms handle all core subjects in a two-hour window, while "skilled guides" replace traditional teachers.

• The rest of the day? Students focus on entrepreneurship and life skills.

The model reduces staffing costs by 60% while still offering personalized learning through platforms like IXL and Khan Academy.

For education organizations exploring sustainable growth, Unbound's approach demonstrates how AI can reshape both instruction and operations.

VR helps multilingual students master science faster

Virtual reality might solve a persistent challenge in American classrooms.

University of Georgia researchers found that multilingual students scored higher on science tests when using VR headsets compared to desktop computers.

By allowing students to learn through visual and physical interactions — rather than just words — VR opens new paths for the 5 million English learners in U.S. public schools to excel in STEM subjects.

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