Tools Competition

Announcing the winners of the 2026 #ToolsCompetition! 21 teams from 11 countries were awarded over $3+ million to reach 5 million learners and educators worldwide and advance #learningscience research. See who's leading the way. tools-competition.org/26-winners-pre…

Join us July 29 at 1:00 PM ET to hear how 2026 #ToolsCompetition winner @NoRilla is fostering scientific curiosity and critical thinking through an AI-powered mixed-reality STEM platform. Register: form.fillout.com/t/dKa2W4cYHKus

Hear remarks from Janet Coffey of the @MooreFound on why student curiosity matters, the innovative solutions the #ToolsCompetition surfaced this year, and what the field needs next. Register: form.fillout.com/t/dKa2W4cYHKus

Join us for a webinar: AI for Curiosity and Deeper Thinking on July 29 at 1:00pm ET! Hear from 2026 Tools Competition winners on how AI can support hands-on inquiry, scaffold learning, and expand meaningful learning experiences. Register now. form.fillout.com/t/dKa2W4cYHKus

We need your input! @RenPhilanthropy, with support from Google.org, launched an RFI on how advanced tech can make K-12 #assessment more continuous & actionable. Input shapes funding like #ToolsCompetition. Share your response by 7/31! Link 🔗: tinyurl.com/r99kmxr4

KIVA by @BU_Computing and @MIT, a #ToolsCompetition winner, is an #AI reading companion that supports vocabulary growth for students with language-based learning disabilities. Learn more: tools-competition.org/winner/kiva/ Join the next #ToolsCompetition cycle launching in September.

#ToolsCompetition winner Spark by @UCIEducation helps college students find personalized academic, career, and campus opportunities through a mobile-friendly platform designed to support student success. Learn more: tools-competition.org/winner/spark/ The next cycle launches in September!

@NorillaLearning, a #ToolsCompetition winner, is an #AI-powered mixed reality platform that bridges physical and virtual environments and fosters scientific inquiry. Learn more: tools-competition.org/winner/norilla/ The next #ToolsCompetition cycle will be announced in September!

#ToolsCompetition winner Navvy is an #AI-powered platform that helps college students enroll in public benefits like SNAP and Medicaid to support college success. Learn more: tools-competition.org/winner/navvy/ Join the next #ToolsCompetition cycle, launching in September!

Lab-on-a-book by @TLTLab, a #ToolsCompetition winner, is a combined low-cost science kit and AI-powered chatbot that supports students' scientific inquiry. Learn more: tools-competition.org/winner/lab-on-… Stay tuned for the next #ToolsCompetition cycle, launching in September!

#ToolsCompetition winner @funkescience Lab is a multisensory science learning tool making STEM education more accessible for neurodiverse learners and those in low-resource environments in Kenya. Learn more: tools-competition.org/winner/funke/ The next cycle launches in September!

Chalk Tutor by Chalk Learning, a #ToolsCompetition winner, uses #AI to turn text-heavy content into accessible learning experiences for students with disabilities. Learn more: tools-competition.org/winner/chalk/ Details on the next cycle #ToolsCompetition will be announced in September!

#ToolsCompetition winner ARISE, built by @GeorgeMasonU and @CarnegieMellon, uses augmented reality to turn IT and Cybersecurity concepts into virtual learning experiences. Learn more: tools-competition.org/winner/arise/ Join the next #ToolsCompetition cycle, launching in September!

AIED-Unplugged by @inovacao_cesar, a #ToolsCompetition winner, is a dataset of Brazilian student work designed to improve #AI-powered grading, feedback, and handwriting recognition tools. Learn more: tinyurl.com/38uhjfyy The next cycle launches in September!

#ToolsCompetition winner Mentor Spaces connects students with career mentorship through corporate volunteer programs, helping them discover new career pathways. Learn more: tools-competition.org/winner/career-… The next cycle launches in September!

@Silyavalu, a #ToolsCompetition winner, is a math and science platform building a tool to help teachers identify learning gaps and deliver targeted support across Africa. Learn more: tinyurl.com/57cdt7p3 Stay tuned for #ToolsCompetition cycle launching in September.

#ToolsCompetition winner Quality Talk Amplified Online is an #AI-powered approach designed to improve online classroom discussion by fostering small-group conversations. Learn more: tinyurl.com/52v8pny3 The next #ToolsCompetition cycle launches in September.

¡A Leer en Vivo! by Ticmas, a #ToolsCompetition winner, uses #AI to help Spanish-speaking students become more confident readers. Learn more: tools-competition.org/winner/a-leer-… Details about the next cycle #ToolsCompetition will be announced in September.

#ToolsCompetition winner Learnology is using #AI to help families and teachers better understand early math skills and identify ways to support learning. Learn more: tools-competition.org/winner/pal/ The next cycle launches in September!

The Jackson Laboratory, a #ToolsCompetition winner, delivers equitable, online career-connected workforce-readiness training through community college partnerships. Learn more: tinyurl.com/mr424zd2 Stay tuned for the next #ToolsCompetition cycle launching September.

SmartCoach Assess by @InspirngTeachrs, a #ToolsCompetition winner, is a smartphone app that supports teacher-led reading assessments in Sub-Saharan Africa. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2syhbfa2 Join the next #ToolsCompetition cycle launching September!