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The private school Alpha School, which has opened campuses from New York to California, uses AI bots to teach children academic subjects for just two hours a day. The school has no traditional teachers, no homework, and tuition reaches $65,000 per year.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a major public-private partnership in the field of artificial intelligence. Google, Microsoft, Amazon and NVIDIA, together with the government, are launching an AI skills training programme for 7.5 million British workers.

International educational programmes provider Study Group has announced a change of ownership. The company has been acquired by Arete Education – an investment structure in the higher education sector created by Global University Systems (GUS) and US private investment firm Brightstar Capital Partners.

Iran's Ministry of Education has officially announced the suspension of in-person classes in all educational institutions across the country. From April 21, schools, colleges and universities are switching to distance learning for an indefinite period – until further notice from the authorities.

Leicester City Council has announced the resumption of the free digital skills training programme "Let's Get Digital."

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on the country's educational institutions to temporarily switch classes to online format. The reason is the sharp rise in oil prices and economic pressure caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

Leading global online education platform Coursera has completed its acquisition of Udemy. The deal, which was first discussed in December 2025, was approved by shareholders of both companies as early as April 9, 2026. The closing took place exactly one month later.

India is actively integrating artificial intelligence into the education system at all levels.

The Guardian published the results of a survey by the National Education Union of the UK (NEU): 66% of secondary school teachers have noticed a decline in children's critical thinking due to the use of AI.

At the "Fostering the Future Together" summit at the White House on March 25, the First Lady of the United States proposed the widespread introduction of AI robots into schools.

In Illinois, starting from the 2026–2027 academic year, all public high schools are required to include instruction on climate change in the curriculum.

The University of Southampton has announced the launch of an initiative under which every undergraduate student, regardless of their major, will complete a mandatory course on artificial intelligence skills. The university positions itself as a "leader in embedding AI competencies for all students," aiming to teach them to use neural networks effectively and responsibly.

At Okemos Montessori Elementary School (Michigan, USA), students marked the birthday of the school dog Sadie with a charity drive for an animal shelter.

In India, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) launched the e-Magic Box app with AI bots for early learning of children ages 3–8.

European educational holding Sanoma has announced the acquisition of Mr. Chadd — a Dutch tutoring platform that combines AI recommendations with support from academic coaches.

In the UK, £23 million has been allocated for the expansion of the EdTech Testbed program — pilots of educational technologies in schools and colleges.

In the US, Tuskegee University announced the launch of Tuskegee University Global Campus (TUGC) — a new online platform for distance learning.

A significant stage in the development of the alternative education system has begun in West Northamptonshire in the UK: the County Council is actively calling on parents, guardians, and trustees to participate in shaping the future of this key area.

Outwoods Primary School in Atherstone, Warwickshire, having experienced deep sadness after the loss of their famous cat, Silla, has found solace in a new pet – a Maine Coon named Aloysius O’Hara.

In modern universities, artificial intelligence, and in particular ChatGPT, is rapidly transforming from a controversial tool into a full-fledged student assistant.

An innovative educational project is gaining momentum in UK primary schools, aiming to change attitudes towards video games.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) presents MIT Learn – a revolutionary online platform that opens a “new front door” to access university knowledge and resources.

A new U.S. app, Edefy, offers parents an alternative to traditional school education.

According to a Research and Markets report published on February 17, 2025, the global online education market is projected to grow from $325.7 billion in 2024 to $800.1 billion by 2033, at a compound annual growth rate of 11.68%.