My recent work has very much deepened my understanding of just how much is happening at the intersection of AI and education. That experience inspired me to start curating weekly updates to help others make sense of the rapid developments in this space. There’s a lot of noise, and my goal is to surface what’s most relevant, actionable, or thought-provoking. Here’s what stood out this week.
AI in Education updates from Africa: AI Skills Passport
The African Union Commission launched an “AI Skills Passport” framework to certify teachers’ competencies in AI pedagogy, aiming to standardize training across member states. Read more at https://www.ey.com/en_za/ai-skills-passport
Bildup AI is an AI-powered educational platform designed to provide personalized, adaptive learning experiences for African students, addressing challenges such as teacher shortages and infrastructure deficits. By aligning with local curricula and incorporating culturally relevant content, the platform aims to replicate one-on-one tutoring, facilitating individualized support for learners across diverse backgrounds and geographic locations. Read more at https://techcabal.com/2025/05/06/bildup-ai-is-set-to-re-engineer-learning-4-africans/
AI in Education updates from Asia: India’s National Council of Educational Research and Training AI Modules
India’s National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) published new guidelines for introducing foundational AI modules in 10,000 rural schools by academic year 2025 — 26. Read more at https://arxiv.org/pdf/2505.03163l
The UAE is making AI a core subject in schools — starting from kindergarten. Four-year-olds will soon learn about algorithms, data, and even ethics. By grade 12, they will design their own AI systems and use real-world scenarios. Read more at https://www.unite.ai/uae-makes-ai-classes-mandatory-from-kindergarten-the-world-needs-to-follow/
AI in Education updates from Latin America: Mexico’s year‑long fellowship that trains 200 teachers in AI‑enhanced instructional design and classroom analytics
Mexico’s Secretariat of Public Education opened applications for a year‑long fellowship that trains 200 teachers in AI‑enhanced instructional design and classroom analytics. Read more at https://www.fulbrightteacherexchanges.org/programs/program/mexico
Colombia chooses an artificial intelligence focused on life, rights, and the public interest with the filing of the AI bill https://colombiaone.com/2025/05/07/colombia-to-introduce-bill-to-put-ai-al-servicio-del-humano/
AI in Education updates from the United States: 250 CXOs and founders
This week marked the release of the “Guide to Integrating Generative AI for Deeper Math Learning”, which is the second guide from the collaboration between AI for Education and Student Achievement Partners. Read more at https://www.aiforeducation.io/ai-resources/guide-to-integrating-generative-ai-for-deeper-math-learning
More than 250 CXOs and founders from leading technology companies worldwide have reportedly signed an open letter, urging the inclusion of computer science and artificial intelligence (AI) as core subjects in schools across the United States. Read more at https://www.inc.com/kit-eaton/ceos-of-microsoft-salesforce-and-hundreds-more-push-for-ai-training-in-high-school/91186057
Remember that the future of education is being shaped now and we need more voices that are informed, thoughtful, and equity-driven. Subscribe to Jody’s newsletter to get weekly updates delivered right to your in-box.
