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- 1New Essay Argues AI Can Amplify Leadership in Education▼New post - The AI-Empowered Leader: How Tech Amplifies Human Agency https:// esheninger.blogspot.com/2026/1 1/the-ai-emp
Eric Sheninger has published a new essay arguing that artificial intelligence, used well, strengthens rather than diminishes human agency in schools. Writing for an education leadership audience, he frames AI as a tool that amplifies what empowered leaders and teachers already do, prompting discussion among educators and edtech followers about balancing technology with human judgment.
- 2PhysicsWallah marks Diwali with NEET students●Diwali Celebration 2026🎉🔥 | PhysicsWallah #neet #diwali
PhysicsWallah, the Indian edtech platform led by Alakh Pandey, is celebrating Diwali 2026 with its community of NEET aspirants through its Competition Wallah channel. The celebration has drawn a large response from students preparing for the medical entrance exam, who are sharing festive wishes alongside their study routines.
- 3NIH joins Open Source for Science Fund partnership▼NIH joins Open Source for Science Fund partnership | ETIH EdTech News
The US National Institutes of Health has joined the Open Source for Science Fund partnership, a collaborative initiative supporting open-source software used in scientific research. The move signals growing institutional commitment to sustaining the tools and infrastructure that underpin modern science. Details on funding levels and specific projects remain limited, but the partnership is being noted as a step toward more durable, community-driven research software.
- 4Is Physics Wallah Headed the Same Way as BYJU'S?●Will Physics Wallah Become the Next BYJU’S? | Business Case Study
A business case study is asking whether Physics Wallah, the Indian edtech platform built around teacher Alakh Pandey, could repeat the downfall of BYJU'S, once India's most valuable edtech firm before its collapse. The comparison has drawn large attention as observers debate whether the company's low-cost, teacher-led model can withstand the financial and reputational pressures that sank its rival.
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Medtech Canada, the national association for the medical technology industry, is calling on governments to adopt zero-for-zero tariff arrangements covering medical devices and technologies. The proposal would see both sides eliminate import duties on medtech products entirely. The association argues that removing tariffs would keep costs down, protect supply chains, and preserve access to essential medical equipment for patients and health systems.
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A Niger-based medical technology startup is pursuing a strategy built on repairing devices locally rather than relying on imports, aiming to cut costs and compete in the African medtech market. The approach highlights growing interest in homegrown health technology solutions across the Sahel region, where import dependence and equipment shortages have long strained healthcare systems.
- 7Brazil Tested AI EduTech in Schools Before Buying It●Brazil Tested EduTech AI in Schools Before Buying. Will Gates?
Brazil piloted AI-powered education technology in schools before committing to a purchase, a cautious procurement approach that a new ICTworks commentary suggests other funders, including the Gates Foundation, should adopt. The piece frames Brazil's model of testing edtech tools with real classrooms first as a benchmark for donors deciding which AI products to back in education systems.
- 8ClassDojo opens remote Head of Accounting role●⚡ Remote Head of Accounting (Controller) at ClassDojo. ✅ Apply here: https:// jobicy.com/jobs/158911-head-of -accounting
Education technology company ClassDojo is hiring a remote Head of Accounting (Controller), with the listing shared across job boards and social media. The fully remote position covers corporate finance and financial analysis, reflecting the company's growth in the fintech-adjacent edtech space. Job seekers in finance circles are passing the listing along.
- 9Medtech growth plans for South Florida's healthcare economy▼The medtech blueprint: Accelerating South Florida’s healthcare economy
South Florida's medical technology sector is being positioned as an engine for the region's healthcare economy, with new analysis outlining a blueprint for accelerating growth. The discussion centres on how medtech investment, innovation and infrastructure can expand healthcare jobs and business across the area.
- 10UniLodz Biology Graduate Artur Ruszczak Moves into MedTech▼From Microbiology to MedTech Innovation: The Success Story of Artur Ruszczak, a UniLodz Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection Graduate (Interview)
An interview published by the University of Lodz traces the career of Artur Ruszczak, a graduate of its Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, who moved from a background in microbiology into medical technology innovation. The university is presenting his path as an example of how training in the life sciences can lead to entrepreneurship and applied research outside academia.
- 11NAMI joins Common Sense Media on youth AI safety standards▼NAMI joins Common Sense Media on youth AI safety standards | ETIH EdTech News
The National Alliance on Mental Illness has partnered with Common Sense Media to develop safety standards for how artificial intelligence products serve young people. The collaboration aims to set guidelines protecting youth mental health as AI tools become more common in education and daily life, amid growing concern over chatbots' effects on children.
- 12Digital Science acquires Jenni AI to link research sources▼Digital Science acquires Jenni AI to connect research sources | ETIH EdTech News
Digital Science has acquired Jenni AI, an AI writing and research assistant, in a move aimed at connecting research sources across scholarly workflows. The deal combines Digital Science's research infrastructure portfolio with Jenni AI's writing tools, signaling further consolidation in the edtech and academic technology sector. The purchase price and terms were not disclosed, and reaction from the research community is still forming.
- 13Nelson Advisors Outlines 2027 European Health Tech Predictions●Nelson Advisors: European Lower Mid Market Healthcare Technology, MedTech and Health AI Predictions for 2027
Nelson Advisors has published its predictions for the European lower mid market in healthcare technology, MedTech and health AI looking ahead to 2027. The outlook focuses on investment and consolidation trends among smaller healthcare technology firms across Europe, as interest in health-focused artificial intelligence continues to grow ahead of the new year.