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Autism summit in Ottawa puts AI inclusion in focus

AI tools for autism support are under scrutiny as advocates warn disabled people risk being excluded from public services and care systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026

Artificial Intelligence

Niagara Catholic & Nelson boost Indigenous lesson support

The rollout gives Niagara Catholic teachers curriculum-aligned support for Indigenous lessons after many said they lacked training on the subject.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026

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EduTech

Liner launches Figure Generator for academic research

Researchers can now turn paper passages into figures on Liner Scholar, as the new tool aims to speed up explaining complex findings.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026

Malware

VIPRE launches cybersecurity training for students

Schools can now plug age-specific lessons into classrooms as VIPRE’s new training tackles phishing, bullying and AI impersonation threats.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026

Fintech

TraqCheck raises $8 million to expand AI HR platform

The funding will help TraqCheck hire in the UK and broaden its AI tools for sourcing, screening and verification across employers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026

EduTech

Workday expands ANZ student systems push after Gartner nod

Universities facing tighter budgets are being pitched a cloud platform that links student, finance and workforce data across the campus.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026

Robotics

Singapore showcase draws 300 startups & USD $350 billion

Investors overseeing more than USD $350 billion in assets joined a Singapore event where founders faced tighter scrutiny over scale, revenues and execution.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026

Cybersecurity

SHE@CYBER training expands in Poland & North Macedonia

Free cybersecurity training is gaining traction in Poland and North Macedonia, with more than 110 women and educators taking part after grant funding ended.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

Skillsoft's CAISY use surges as workers seek AI practice

As AI becomes routine at work, more employees are turning to practice-based training, with Skillsoft's CAISY simulations up 341% in a year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

EduTech

Turnitin sees shift from AI detection to classroom use

More than half of educators now want AI disclosed and tailored to assignments, as schools move beyond detection-only policies.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Data Protection

Great Southern Grammar embraces AI to boost high-impact teaching

Battery-strapped students at Great Southern Grammar are gaining more classroom time after a Surface laptop rollout cut device downtime and boosted AI use.

By Anthony Caruana • 6 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026