EdTech News This Week

Updated: February 09, 2026

• 2026-02-07: Building A Future-Ready Workforce With A Modern eLearning Platform - Modern eLearning platforms are empowering organizations to build adaptable workforces through personalized, data-driven training that supports continuous skill development and long-term growth. [Elearningindustry.com]
• 2026-02-06: AI Investments Right Now: Where Smart Companies Are Putting Their Money - Corporate AI investments are shifting from experimental tools to strategic workflow integration, with eLearning and HR companies prioritizing scalable solutions like automated content generation. [Elearningindustry.com]
• 2026-02-05: Education Dept. Tells Universities Not to Use Student Voting Data - The Education Department warned universities against using national student voting data, launching investigations into potential privacy violations at Tufts and the National Student Clearinghouse. [Inside Higher Ed]
• 2026-02-05: ICE Sued Over Policy That Allows Immigration Enforcement on Campus - Public schools and faculty are suing ICE over policies permitting immigration enforcement actions on or near campuses, citing safety concerns. [Inside Higher Ed]
• 2026-01-28: Fine-grained evaluation of large language models in medicine using non-parametric cognitive diagnostic modeling - New Method Evaluates Medical AI:** Researchers propose a non-parametric cognitive diagnostic model to provide a much finer-grained, accurate assessment of Large Language Models’ capabilities in complex medical contexts, moving beyond simplistic average scores. (Source: Nature) [Nature.com]
• 2026-01-27: K–12 Edtech in 2026: Five Trends Shaping the Year Ahead - K–12 Edtech Shifts Focus:** K-12 schools are moving beyond chasing the latest gadgets in 2026, prioritizing critical evaluation of existing edtech to ensure it truly meets student and teacher needs effectively. (Source: Edsurge) [Edsurge.com]