HMH and PocketLab Partner for Interactive Science Learning in Texas K-8 Classrooms

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) and PocketLab, two prominent education technology companies, have partnered to offer interactive and customizable learning experiences to K-8 science classrooms in Texas. The aim of this partnership is to address the need for engaging and age-appropriate science activities that can help students develop critical thinking skills. Both HMH and PocketLab aim to inspire and empower students to adopt a scientific mindset and take action accordingly.

Auburn University and Boeing: Partner to Support Careers of Future Engineers

Auburn University's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering and Boeing have a long history of supporting Auburn students. Boeing is now providing opportunities for dozens of Auburn Engineering undergraduate students to gain hands-on, real-world design experience on ground-breaking aerospace projects, in addition to funding scholarships and supporting underrepresented students and student organisations.

EdTech: DataHE Acquired by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education, according to news reports, has acquired DataHE, a UK university data analysis provider, in its third acquisition of the year. The acquisition will boost Times Higher Education's data science capabilities, allowing UK universities to "analyse and optimise their market position," as well as help with student recruitment and admissions. DataHe’s acquisition complements Time Higher Education’s existing data benchmarking and consultancy services for institutions and governments.

Saint Louis University and Quest Diagnostics Collaborate to Address Critical Lab Tester Shortage

In breaking news, Saint Louis University and Quest Diagnostics have joined forces to address the critical labour shortage in the critical but underappreciated field of laboratory testing. To increase the number of lab testers, they intend to begin an accelerated bachelor's programme in medical laboratory science. The 16-month programme will include intensive hands-on training and clinical experiences at Quest's laboratory in Lenexa, Kansas.

Gladstone Institutes and CZ Biohub Form New Partnership to Increase Research Collaboration

According to news reports, Gladstone Institutes and the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub have agreed to expand their research collaboration. The two San Francisco organisations will collaborate to uncover the fundamental mechanisms of disease in order to find new prevention strategies, treatments, and cures. Both are located in the Mission Bay neighbourhood, which is known for being a hub for health and biotech.

Partnership between Relativity and CPS to Create Career Pathways for Students in Law and Technology

Relativity, a legal and compliance technology company, announced an expansion of its collaboration with Chicago Public Schools. The partnership promises to provide Corliss STEM High School with early college and career programming. Relativity has been a partner with CPS for more than ten years, and this year it is concentrating on expanding the STEM curriculum at Corliss.

Beacon Education Expands its Collaboration with Illinois Institute of Technology

Beacon Education, China's largest online degree provider, has expanded its collaboration with Illinois Institute of Technology by launching a Chinese-language online MBA programme. The novel degree will be offered by the Stuart School of Business and will help to meet China's rapidly increasing demand for degree-based upskilling and development.

Bento Biology and Play2Learn Partner to Gamify Health Education

In partnership with Bento Biology and Play2Learn, Roblox, a well-known metaverse platform with 58 million daily active users, has released an engaging and immersive health-based experience. As a result of the partnership, games will be developed that cover subjects like personal data tokenization, precise medicine, and healthy biohacking.