Weekly Update on AI in Education May 9, 2025
More news on AI and Education from a global perspective.
🌍 Africa
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/
🌏 Asia
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/
🌎 Latin America
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/
🇺🇸 United States
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
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
