EdTech News This Week

Updated: January 19, 2026

• 2026-01-16: Google brings its AI videomaker to Workspace users - Google expands access to its AI video generator “Flow” beyond premium tiers, now offering the tool to Business, Enterprise, and Education Workspace users—democratizing AI-powered video creation for classrooms and workplaces.** [The Verge]
• 2026-01-16: ED Details Higher Ed Staff to Labor Department - The U.S. Education Department shifts staff to the Labor Department to consolidate oversight of higher ed grant programs, signaling tighter workforce-aligned funding.** [Inside Higher Ed]
• 2026-01-16: Misrepresenting Prison Education Risks Harming Already Vulnerable Students - Advocates warn that misrepresenting prison education successes risks harming vulnerable students, urging honest storytelling to sustain funding and support.** [Inside Higher Ed]
• 2026-01-15: eWyse Announces Strategic Shift Toward Outcome-Driven Learning Partnerships - eWyse pivots from content delivery to outcome-driven learning partnerships, using AI and analytics to directly tie training to business results.** [Elearningindustry.com]
• 2026-01-14: Why Organizations Are Embracing Mobile eLearning: Key Benefits For Corporate Training In 2026 - Mobile eLearning dominates corporate training in 2026, empowering employees with bite-sized, on-the-go learning that fits flexible work rhythms.** [Elearningindustry.com]
• 2026-01-14: I’ve Seen Great Teaching Up Close — and Tech Isn’t What Makes It Happen - An educator pushes back on edtech hype, arguing that great teaching thrives on human connection—not gadgets—amid uneven resource distribution.** [Edsurge.com]