> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # πŸͺ· AI, Funding, and Yoga: How Governments Are Rethinking Teacher Training - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/ai-funding-and-yoga-how-governments-are-rethinking-teacher-training/ - Published: 2025-05-08T16:39:16.000Z - Updated: 2025-05-08T16:39:16.000Z - Description: Governments and tech giants are stepping in with funding, AI upskilling, and holistic education initiatives to address teacher shortages and modernize the profession. Join us in πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ London and πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ New York! - Author: QS - Tags: AI & Digital Innovation **Hello** πŸ‘‹ Governments and tech firms are accelerating efforts to strengthen the teaching workforce through funding, new incentive models, and AI upskilling. Saudi Arabia has [mandated](https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-to-require-pre-service-teacher-preparation-for-all-new-educators-1.500108359?ref=newsletters.qs.com) pre-service teacher training for all new educators, while New Zealand committed [$53M to cover registration fees](https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/04/28/budget-2025-53m-to-fund-teacher-registrations-practising-certificates/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) for 115,000 teachers through 2028\. In India, a new [Integrated Teacher Education Programme i](https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/education/3362353-transforming-teacher-education-new-initiatives-for-a-viksit-bharat?ref=newsletters.qs.com)s aligning training with NEP 2020 goals, adding holistic components like yoga and the arts. Meanwhile, Microsoft and Google are stepping in to address digital skill gaps, training [thousands of teachers in AI and coding](https://www.vestibulandoweb.com.br/ensino/professores-do-futuro-microsoft-oferece-capacitacao-em-inteligencia-artificial/?ref=newsletters.qs.com#google%5Fvignette) across Brazil and Indonesia. As teacher shortages persist, expect continued investment in hybrid training models and public-private partnerships to expand instructional capacity and modernize teaching at scale. πŸ“Š *Explore these developments and more on the HolonIQ Platform.* [Click here to request a demo.](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1746613712038.1746722045894.435&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.1.1746722045894&%5F%5Fhsfp=3424558573&ref=newsletters.qs.com) ## **🏫 Nearly 60% of Teachers Lack GenAI Awareness in Education** In 2023, nearly 60% of UK educators cited unfamiliarity with GenAI’s educational uses, alongside risk, tech gaps, and unawareness. The UK government addresses this through its Generative[ AI in Education policy](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/generative-artificial-intelligence-in-education/generative-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-education?ref=newsletters.qs.com), guiding safe implementation, and the[ Call for Evidence on Generative AI (2023)](https://consult.education.gov.uk/digital-strategy/generative-artificial-intelligence-in-education/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), which helps shape future strategies aimed at enhancing AI literacy, mitigating risks, and aligning the curriculum with technological advancements.πŸͺ· [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/05/HolonIQ_Reasons_for_school_teachers_and_leaders_not_using_GenAI_in_their_role_in_UK_2023_HCH8MT4Y03LGLDVUOPY1-1.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH8MT4Y03LGLDVUOPY1/Reasons-for-school-teachers-and-leaders-not-using-GenAI-in-their-role-in-UK%2C-2023?ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- ## **Join us for London EdTech Week** πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ **1**6-20 June HolonIQ and the QS team will be out in force for London EdTech Week - join us at the Summit on Tuesday 17 June, or at many of the sessions, workshops and gatherings across London during the week. [Learn More](https://impactx2050.com/londonedtechweek?ref=newsletters.qs.com). ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-01-at-1.56.48-PM.png) --- ## **Early Bird Pricing** 🐦 **Open for the 2025 Back to School Summit β€” September 9 –11 in NYC πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ** Join 700 CEOs and influential leaders at the 2025 Back to School Summit, September 10–11 in New York City πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ. Two days of high-impact presentations, private roundtables, fireside chats, and curated networking with top companies, global foundations, and major institutional investors. [Register now for Early Bird Tickets](https://www.holoniq.com/back-to-school-summit/24th-annual-back-to-school-summit-new-york?ref=newsletters.qs.com). [Connect with us](mailto:bethany.hogan@qs.com) for the 2025 Sponsorship Brochure. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/05/_Images-for-B2S-2025--1--1.gif) --- ## πŸ’ͺ Power Moves **πŸ–₯️ Blackbaud** [**introduced**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/blackbaud-helps-k-12-independent-schools-extend-their-software-to-meet-specific-needs-with-partner-solutions-302440979.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **enhancements to its K–12 education software,** enabling independent schools to customize their systems through partner integrations. **πŸ€– The Trump administration** [**circulated**](https://meritalk.com/articles/trump-launches-ai-push-in-schools-apprenticeships/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **a draft executive order** proposing the integration of AI into K–12 education. **πŸ’‘ Drax** [**launched**](https://www.drax.com/uk/press%5Frelease/drax-launches-first-virtual-work-experience-programme-with-springpod/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **a virtual work experience program with Springpod** across the UK for 400K students. --- ## πŸ’° Education Funding HolonIQ actively monitors and tracks capital flow in the education market, spanning all regions and transaction categories. **πŸ–₯️ Pistachio**, a Norwegian cybersecurity training solution, has secured [$7M](https://trainingindustry.com/press-release/it-and-technical-training/norwegian-startup-raises-7m-series-a-to-scale-ai-powered-cybersecurity-training-globally/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to scale its AI-powered cybersecurity training platform globally. **πŸ’‘ Manabie**, a Singaporean end-to-end solution provider for educators, has raised \~ [$23M](https://www.techinasia.com/exlazada-execs-edtech-startup-nets-23m-series?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to accelerate development of an AI tutor tool. **πŸŽ“ Placeasy**, an Indian placement service provider, has raised [$12.5M](https://republicnewsindia.com/placeasy-a-new-edtech-innovator-secures-12-5m-funding-to-revolutionize-professional-education-with-guaranteed-placements/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to expand its industry-aligned professional education platform that guarantees job placements for students. **🏫 Pencil Finance**, a student loan solution provider, announced it has raised [$10M](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pencil-finance-announces-us10-million-for-student-loan-financing-backed-by-animoca-brands-and-open-campus-302442474.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to provide student loan financing. **πŸ’¬ Poppins**, a neurotech startup based in Paris, France, raised [$5.7M](https://www.finsmes.com/2025/04/poppins-raises-e5m-in-funding.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to expand digital therapy for children with dyslexia. **πŸ“’ Avathon Capital,** a Chicago-based private equity firm, [acquired](https://news.outsourceaccelerator.com/oculusit-acquired-by-avathon/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) OculusIT, a New Jersey-based IT services provider for U.S. education institutions. --- **Thank you for reading. 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