Week in EdTech 7/23/25: Quizlet AI Usage Hits 85%, AI Outsmarts Math Olympiad, Roblox’s Learning Hub, Pearson’s AI/XR Lab, Federal AI Funding Priorities, and More! Feat. Brad Carson of Americans for Responsible Innovation & Ryan Trattner of StudyFetch

Aug 1, 2025

Ryan Trattner, CTO of StudyFetch and an advocate of AI in education, shares insights on personalized learning tools that have seen rapid adoption. Brad Carson, President of Americans for Responsible Innovation, discusses the implications of AI policy for educational environments. They dive into the impressive role of AI at the Math Olympiad, discuss Roblox's educational initiatives, and address how federal funding is shaping AI integration in schools. Their perspectives highlight the balancing act between innovation and responsible AI use in education.

Ask episode

AI Snips

Chapters

Transcript

Episode notes

INSIGHT

AI's Math Olympiad Breakthrough

AI achieved a gold medal at the International Math Olympiad without special training or prompting.
This demonstrates rapid AI progress in reasoning and problem-solving capabilities paralleling top human students.

INSIGHT

AGI as Networked AI Agents

AGI may actually be a system of specialized AI agents working together like networks in the human brain.
This agentic specialization surpasses the idea of a single monolithic AI.

ADVICE

Leverage AI Agents Now

Use AI agents to automate complex workflows like email summarization and social media management.
Early adoption of such agentic AI can boost productivity and prepare you for a future with AI-native tools.

Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode

Get the app

Send us a text

Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they break down a pivotal week in EdTech, from AI breakthroughs to Roblox’s education push and the future of personalized learning.

✨ Episode Highlights:

[00:00:33] Quizlet report shows 85% of students and nearly 90% of teachers using AI, with different adoption patterns.
[00:02:24] International Math Olympiad highlights AI’s reasoning advances, earning a gold medal and raising assessment questions.
[00:11:16] OpenAI agents and AI-native browsers signal a major shift in tech workflows and task automation.
[00:16:58] Roblox launches a centralized learning hub featuring educational games from Google, Sesame, and others.
[00:20:55] Pearson unveils an AI and XR innovation lab, sparking debate on whether incumbents can truly innovate.
[00:29:13] U.S. Department of Education outlines new AI funding priorities for instruction, tutoring, and career navigation.
[00:36:12] Preply challenges Duolingo with “Better Duo” campaign, framing human vs. AI tutoring as a key market battle.
[00:37:31] McGraw Hill IPO and new funding rounds for Honor Education and Galaxy Education mark a busy week in EdTech finance.

Plus, special guests:
[00:39:50] Brad Carson, President of Americans for Responsible Innovation on AI policy and its impact on education.
[01:04:44] Ryan Trattner, CTO and Co-Founder of StudyFetch on personalized learning tools and their rapid user growth.

😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders!

Follow our Podcast on:
Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter.
Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn!

🎉 Presenting Sponsor/s:

Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted HireEducation to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com.

Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. Starbridge tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized outreach—fast. Win the deal before it hits the RFP stage. That’s how top edtech teams stay ahead.

Tuck Advisors is the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.