Week in Edtech 12/08/2023: Gemini, 2U's Challenges, Testing Overhauls, Veering into Politics and More! Feat. Gavin Cooney of Learnosity and Jared Grusd of Ethiqly

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In this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss:

1. Big Tech:

• Gemini - Google’s largest and most capable AI model.
• 2U faces upcoming existential changes - Helpful analysis from Phil Hill on the financial challenges 2U is up against as their stock continues to get hammered in the public markets. 

2. Assessment:

• States are radically changing testing requirements in both red and blue states
• All Yale students get As

3. Politics:

• University Presidents royally blow it in Congress
• Oakland Educators Hold Unauthorized Teach-in Supporting Palestinians
• AP African American Studies

4. Legacy of Paul LeBlanc

• Southern New Hampshire University President Paul LeBlanc to Step Down after Transformative 20 Years of Leadership

5. Future of Work

• Nolej raises a $3M Seed
• Carnegie Learning Announces LiveHint AI
• Curriculum Associates Expands Student-Focused AI Capabilities with Purchase of SoapBox Labs

Special Guests:

• Jared Grusd, Co-founder of Ethiqly
• Gavin Cooney, CEO of Learnosity