The standards of learning among German schoolchildren are stagnating, according to a PISA study. As schools become more diverse, the education system is struggling to meet the needs of its students, creating opportunities for technology brands that can offer more inclusive ways to learn.

Frustrated that kids’ media has long catered to the interests and experiences of White children, a British mum has launchedCocoa, a magazine series for Black kids. It responds to demands for diversity and representation to become an ingrained and celebrated part of British culture.

As AI works its way into more parts of everyday life, the biases they exhibit are coming under closer scrutiny. Canvas8 spoke to Robert Elliott Smith, an AI expert and senior research fellow at UCL, to find out how developing diverse artificial intelligence can help businesses and society alike.

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, school’s out for many students around the world. As homeschooling becomes the new normal, edtech platform Atom Learning is offering free online courses to help children stay academically active and bridge the attainment gap for those who can’t afford private tutoring.