Tools Competition

Introducing the 50 finalists for the 2026 #ToolsCompetition! Selected from 1,400+ teams, these innovators are tackling some of the biggest challenges in K-12 and postsecondary learning. Finalists will compete for more than $3 million. tools-competition.org/26-finalists/

We’re excited to share the 10 finalists for the #ToolsCompetition Datasets for Education Innovation Track! These teams are developing high-quality datasets to unlock new research and accelerate innovation in education. tools-competition.org/26-dataset-fin…

Meet the 16 finalists advancing postsecondary learning in this year’s #ToolsCompetition. Their work expands access to high-quality learning and strengthens pathways to career success. tools-competition.org/26-postseconda…

Introducing the 50 finalists for the 2026 #ToolsCompetition! Selected from 1,400+ teams, these innovators are tackling some of the biggest challenges in K-12 and postsecondary learning. Finalists will compete for more than $3 million. tools-competition.org/26-finalists/

#ToolsCompetition winner @Wing_spans has just launched TAL-E, an AI-powered experience translator that helps adult learners turn lived experiences into transferable skills and connect them to new careers! Read more here. tinyurl.com/5yn92ye2

#ToolsCompetition winner @BarbershopBooks is earning national attention: @The74’s 2025 list of standout education journalism features @NBCUAcademy’s story on how Barbershop Books is helping Black boys fall in love with reading. Read it here. the74million.org/article/the-je…

#ToolsCompetition winner LessonLoop is building AI teachers can trust. Their “Blind Spot Checker” flags cultural, language, and accessibility bias inside the lesson-planning workflow—helping lessons reflect real classrooms. Read more. tools-competition.org/lessonloop-ai-…

Looking for practical resources to build accessible, inclusive #EdTech? Start with our new User-Centered Design & Discovery Toolkit to help guide your product design toward accessibility and inclusion. Access it here. tools-competition.org/accessibility-…

Building #EdTech that works for real learners starts with strong design practice. Explore a practical guide to personas, journey mapping, usability testing, and UDL to help your team design for learner variability. tools-competition.org/user-centered-…

Understanding user needs is the foundation of effective #EdTech. Join our “User-Centered and Accessible Design for Impactful Ed Tech” webinar to explore user-centered design strategies—from persona mapping to usability testing. 📅 Nov 21 | 12:00 pm ET 🔗 toolscompetition.fillout.com/t/xzCDVZwWz2us

What does accessible design look like in practice? Join our webinar to hear practical insights and strategies from experts at Axim Collaborative and @CAST_UDL about applying UDL and user-centered design to build better #EdTech. 📅 Nov 21 | 12:00 pm ET 🔗 toolscompetition.fillout.com/t/xzCDVZwWz2us

Join us for a webinar, “User-Centered and Accessible Design for Impactful Ed Tech,” on November 21 at 12:00 pm ET! Gain practical insights from experts on accessible design for more inclusive and effective #edtech tools. Register now: toolscompetition.fillout.com/t/xzCDVZwWz2us

How is the #ToolsCompetition influencing the future of learning? A new @Forbes piece by @ulrichboser explores the competition's global impact—accelerating ideas that make education more equitable, data-driven, and human-centered. Read the article here. forbes.com/sites/ulrichbo…

What’s next after large language models? Join our “𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡” webinar to learn what agentic and reasoning-based systems mean for those building or using #EdTech. 📅 Nov 5 | 12:00 pm ET 🔗 toolscompetition.fillout.com/advanced-ai-we…

Too many students lose time + credits when transferring colleges. CourseWise — built with Generative AI — predicts course equivalencies to streamline the process. Hear from founder and @ToolsCompete winner Zachary Pardos in new podcast from @insidehighered. Listen → insidehighered.com/podcasts/key-p… #StudentSuccess #HigherEd #EdTech #AI

Join us for a webinar, “𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵,” on November 5th at 12:00 pm ET! Hear from experts on how agentic systems and reasoning models are reshaping AI in learning. Register now. toolscompetition.fillout.com/advanced-ai-we…

🚨 Today’s the final day! Submit your #ToolsCompetition abstract by 7:59 pm PDT to compete in this multi-million dollar competition for #EdTech innovation. Submit here. tools-competition.org

⏰ Final call for 2026 @ToolsCompete submissions! Apply by end of tomorrow, Oct 15, to become part of a global community advancing learning through innovation. #ToolsCompetition #EdTech

Last chance to submit your abstract for the #ToolsCompetition by 7:59 pm PT tomorrow (Wednesday)! Competitors from all backgrounds and phases of development are eligible for prizes ranging from $50k–$300k. Submit here. tools-competition.org

Abstracts for the #ToolsCompetition are due on Wednesday! Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in the leading global competition for breakthrough #EdTech. Submit by Oct 15, 7:59 pm PST. tools-competition.org