SpeakX.ai Raises USD 16 Mn to Strengthen AI-Powered English Learning

The Pre-Series B round was led by WestBridge Capital with Elevation, Goodwater, and angels Shyamal Anadkat and Ronnie Screwvala participating.
Education Week

How the ‘Science of Reading’ Can Support English Learners

English learners are sometimes an afterthought in 'science of reading' policies. Some educators want to change that.
Education Week

With Larry Ferlazzo

Speaking from my experience as a Spanish-language learner, it can be pretty scary to try speaking in a new language. Here are some ideas from teachers to help our students do just that ... Irina ...
The Print

Breaking the language barrier: Inside IITs’ push for inclusivity with AI, mother tongue-based learning

Several IITs are taking steps to promote learning in regional languages after Education Minister's suggestion at IIT Council ...
Scientific American

Black Children Who Speak African American English Are Routinely Misdiagnosed with Speech Disorders

“Dr. Holt, I need you to come listen to one of my second graders. This is one of my best students, but I’m worried I might be overlooking a speech or language disorder—I’m just not sure,” the teacher ...
The Scranton Times-Tribune

University of Scranton students help kids learning speech language skills

SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — In classrooms inside the Scranton School for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children this week, children and adults painted fireworks of various colors. Others painted American flags on ...
Stars and Stripes

English speech therapist branches out to serve military families in western Tokyo

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — A company that provides hard-to-find English speech therapy services across Japan plans to open a clinic next month near this airlift hub in western Tokyo. ShisaCare’s fourth ...