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AI & Assistive Tools

Gauth — AI Learning Platform

AI study tool with guided lessons, visual explanations and homework help across school subjects. Has a free tier; a paid Plus plan unlocks more usage.

#ai-tools#learning#study#education
gauth.comAdded Sep 28, 20260 opens
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Research & Papers

Towards Critical Artificial Intelligence Literacies

An open-access paper on Zenodo describing Critical AI Literacies (CAILs): ways of thinking about AI that reject framings from the technology industry, naive computationalism, and dehumanizing ideologies, and that center human cognition and the integrity of research and education. Co-authored by Olivia Guest and Iris van Rooij, among others.

#ai#ai-literacy#ai-ethics#education#research#cognitive-science
zenodo.orgAdded Sep 27, 20260 opens
FreeArticle
Technology & Ethics

AI in Sci-Fi: Real-Life Lessons (University of Delaware)

University of Delaware article on what science fiction portrayals of AI can teach about real-world AI development and its societal questions.

#ai#science-fiction#ethics#education
udel.eduAdded Sep 27, 20260 opens
Freearticle
AI & Future of Work

Stop Training Kids for a One-Job Career

Fast Company argues schools should prepare young people for many careers and changes, not a single job for life.

Why I recommend it: Opinion piece. Fast Company blocked my check, so I wrote this from the title — confirm it opens free.

#education#career changes#future of work#job markets
fastcompany.comAdded Sep 26, 20260 opens
FreeArticle
Technology & Ethics

MIT Report Finds That AI Is Leading to "Cognitive Surrender" Among Students

Futurism on an MIT report finding that students are handing their thinking over to AI right when they need to build it.

Why I recommend it: Futurism writes punchy headlines; read the MIT report itself for the details. See "Cognitive surrender" in the glossary.

#ai ethics#education#research
futurism.comAdded Sep 26, 20260 opens
FreeArticle
College & Training Programs

Three-Year Bachelor's Degrees — Jobs for the Future

JFF's explainer on three-year bachelor's degree programs: how schools are redesigning degrees around fewer credits and clearer career outcomes, which accreditors have approved them, and what the model could mean for cost and time-to-degree.

Why I recommend it: Worth reading before you or someone you advise commits to a four-year price tag. JFF is a workforce nonprofit with its own agenda around shorter pathways, so treat the optimism as advocacy — but the accreditation facts and school examples check out.

#article#reading#education#college#degree#training#career#free#students#affordability#higher-education#future-of-work
jff.orgAdded Sep 24, 20260 opens
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AI & Assistive Tools

CodeAI (formerly Code.org)

Code.org, now CodeAI, offers free lessons so students can understand, direct and question the AI around them.

Why I recommend it: Free nonprofit curriculum. Aimed at school students and teachers.

#ai-literacy#education#k12
code.orgAdded Sep 24, 20260 opens
FreeBlog
Career & Professional Optimization

Rize Blog

Rize Education's blog on higher-ed trends, enrollment, program adoption and career-ready courses, told from a tech-and-academics angle.

Why I recommend it: Free to read. Rize sells course partnerships to colleges, so its view of what schools should offer isn't neutral.

#education#careers#skills
rize.educationAdded Sep 24, 20260 opens
FreeArticle
Career & Professional Optimization

Incubating The Horowitz Andreessen Academy

Andreessen Horowitz's 22 September 2026 announcement of HAA, a private full-time in-person school in San Francisco for people straight out of high school, built around paid work rotations (co-ops) at partner companies including Anduril, Anthropic, Coinbase, Google, Meta, NVIDIA, OpenAI, Palantir, Replit and Stripe, courses taught by founders and investors, and self-directed projects. Applications open for a Founding Class Fellowship.

Why I recommend it: Filed as a primary source, not a recommendation. Read it for what it is: a venture firm announcing a school whose partner list is its own portfolio, written by one of its general partners. What the page does not say matters more than what it does — no tuition figure, no accreditation, no mention of what happens to your credits if you leave, and living in San Francisco is on you. Ask all four in writing before applying.

#education#alternatives-to-college#fellowship#san-francisco#early-career
a16z.comAdded Sep 23, 20260 opens
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Technology & Ethics

AISafety.info

Free question-and-answer site explaining AI risk arguments in plain language, founded by Rob Miles and maintained by volunteers. Answers are organised as linked questions from beginner to advanced, covering how AI is advancing, why systems may pursue goals, alignment research and AI governance. Includes Stampy, a chatbot that answers AI safety questions with sources. Open source on GitHub; run as a project of Ashgro Inc, a US 501(c)(3) charity.

Why I recommend it: The clearest free place to find out what people mean when they talk about AI risk, written so you can follow it without a technical background. Be clear about what it is: this is advocacy, not a neutral survey of the debate. The homepage opens with 'it could lead to human extinction', and the whole site is built by people who already hold that view, so you will get their strongest arguments rather than the strongest objections to them. Their own chatbot warns it can be inaccurate — check its sources before repeating anything. Read it to understand the case, then read the critics of it, and pair it with the AI Basics page here for the numbers.

#ai ethics#ai governance#ai risk#ai safety#alignment#education#existential risk#explainer#glossary#open source#regulation#research#volunteer
aisafety.infoAdded Sep 23, 20260 opens
FreeArticle
Career & Professional Optimization

a16z is challenging Silicon Valley's love for drop-outs by launching a school

Julie Bort's 22 September 2026 report on The Horowitz Andreessen Academy: a one-year, in-person San Francisco programme for people straight out of high school, about 50 places, no tuition in year one, selected on "proof of work." Raised $42m, for-profit, not accredited, so no degree or transferable credit; a two-year paid version at elite-private-school prices is floated for 2028. Free to read.

Why I recommend it: Read the unaccredited part twice before anyone in your family applies: you finish with projects, contacts and no credential, and you pay your own San Francisco housing. That can be a good trade for someone who already builds and ships; it is a bad trade for someone hoping the name will substitute for a qualification later. The company's own announcement and The Verge's write-up name the partner firms and the perks, and both are worth reading next.

#a16z#alternatives-to-college#early-career#education#fellowships#research#san-francisco#startups#venture-capital
techcrunch.comAdded Sep 22, 20260 opens
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AI & Assistive Tools

MagicSchool AI

A set of AI tools built for teachers: lesson plans, rubrics, quizzes, feedback on student work, parent letters and reading-level adjustments, all as guided forms rather than a blank chat box. Widely used in K-12 schools and free to start on an individual account.

Why I recommend it: Freemium: an individual teacher account is free with monthly usage limits, and the paid plans add unlimited use plus school and district features. Two cautions — never paste a named student's work or personal details into it, and read everything it produces before it reaches a classroom or a parent. The guided forms are also worth borrowing if you write training material outside a school.

#ai-tool#teachers#education#lesson-planning#freemium#k-12
magicschool.aiAdded Sep 22, 20260 opens
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Career & Professional Optimization

HolonIQ Impact Research and Analysis

Published research and analysis on education, skills and workforce markets from HolonIQ, including global market reports and outlook pieces.

From the site: Published research and analysis on education, skills and workforce markets.

Why I recommend it: The research pages are free to read, though HolonIQ sells paid intelligence products — treat the reports as vendor research and check who funded any figure you plan to quote.

#education#job markets#market-analysis#reports#research#skills#workforce
HolonIQAdded Sep 21, 20260 opens
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People to Follow

Robert Miles AI Safety

Robert Miles’ YouTube channel explaining AI alignment, interpretability and existential risk in plain language.

#ai ethics#AI safety#education#video#YouTube
youtube.comAdded Sep 18, 20260 opens
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Career & Professional Optimization

IEEE PreUniversity Education

IEEE pre-university STEM education resources, lesson plans and programs for students and educators.

#STEM#education#students#teachers#lesson plans#engineering
ieee.orgAdded Sep 18, 20260 opens
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People to Follow

Andrew Ng

Personal site of Andrew Ng, co-founder of Coursera and DeepLearning.AI and a founding lead of Google Brain, collecting his courses, writing and current projects.

From the site: Andrew Ng has helped millions of people learn AI. Founder of DeepLearning.AI, AI Fund, and LandingAI. Co-Founder of Coursera. Board Director at Amazon.

Why I recommend it: His teaching is the cheapest serious on-ramp into machine learning that exists. Start from the courses list rather than the news.

#ai#machine-learning#education#courses#deep-learning#ai-tools#people-to-follow#person-to-follow#free
Andrew NgAdded Sep 17, 20260 opens
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Technology & Ethics

Clay Mathematics Institute

The institute behind the Millennium Prize Problems, with free lecture videos, published proofs, historical mathematics archives and details of its research programmes.

Why I recommend it: Free access to serious mathematics — the lecture library alone is worth bookmarking if you are studying or teaching math.

#mathematics#research#open-access#lectures#prize#academic#stem#education#proofs#free-tool
Clay Mathematics InstituteAdded Sep 17, 20260 opens
FreeArticle
Technology & Ethics

The Education Crisis

Ed Elson's Simply Put essay on how AI, cost and weakening returns on a degree are reshaping education and the entry-level job market.

Why I recommend it: Useful context if you are deciding whether more school is the answer. It argues the credential is worth less than the proof of work.

#ai#analysis#career-change#economy#education#entry-level#future-of-work#higher-education#job markets#labor-market#policy#regulation
edwardelson.substack.comAdded Sep 17, 20260 opens
FreeOrganization
Technology & Ethics

We and AI

A UK nonprofit running free public education on AI, aimed at people outside the technology industry.

Why I recommend it: Good plain-language AI literacy material you can share with clients.

#ai#ai ethics#ai-ethics#community#education#free#literacy#public#tech-ethics#technology#training
weandai.orgAdded Sep 16, 20260 opens
FreeWebsite
Community & Government Resources

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Free, authoritative consensus reports and workshop proceedings on science, technology, health, education and the workforce — most titles readable online at no cost.

Why I recommend it: When you need a source no one can argue with, start here instead of a news summary.

#ai ethics#data-driven#education#free-resource#government-resources#job markets#policy#reference#regulation#reports#research#technology-ethics#workforce-development
nationalacademies.orgAdded Sep 16, 20260 opens
FreeJob Board
Career & Professional Optimization

Skip: Remote Edtech Jobs

Curated remote job board for education, edtech, learning & development and education nonprofit roles, sourced daily from over 1,000 organizations with low-paying roles filtered out.

Why I recommend it: If your background is teaching, training or instructional design, this is the fastest way to see remote ed-adjacent roles in one place instead of checking dozens of career pages. Browsing is free; email alerts are a paid membership.

#career-change#edtech#education#instructional-design#job markets#job-board#job-search#learning-and-development#nonprofit-jobs#remote-jobs#teaching
edskip.comAdded Sep 15, 20260 opens
FreeJob Board
Career & Professional Optimization

WorkTogether Talent — free job matching for education careers

Create a free jobseeker profile and get matched to open roles at schools, districts, and education-equity organizations, plus access to the TrulyHired education job board.

Why I recommend it: If you want to work in education — teaching or the operations and equity side — a sector-specific matcher beats another general board. The profile is free and the matching happens on their end.

#career#education#entry-level#free#job markets#job-board#job-matching#job-search#nonprofit#social-impact#teaching#website
profile.worktogethertalent.comAdded Sep 14, 20260 opens
FreeDocument
Technology & Ethics

Strengthening NYC's Entry-Level Tech Pathways in the Age of AI

A Center for an Urban Future report on how AI is reshaping entry-level tech hiring in New York City and what city leaders, educators, and employers can do to rebuild on-ramps for low-income New Yorkers.

Why I recommend it: Valuable context if you are entering tech in NYC or advising students and early-career talent on which pathways still lead to good first jobs.

#ai#automation#career#education#entry-level#free#future-of-work#job markets#new-york#nyc#policy#regulation#research#students#tech-jobs#workforce
nycfuture.orgAdded Sep 14, 20260 opens
FreeProgram
Community & Government Resources

CUNY Beyond

A CUNY initiative that integrates career connections into every stage of an undergraduate's journey, aiming to help more students graduate into careers with competitive salaries.

Why I recommend it: If you are a CUNY student or alumni adviser, this is the central hub for college-to-career programming across the system.

#career#college#cuny#education#entry-level#free#internship#job markets#new-york#nyc#students#workforce
cuny.eduAdded Sep 14, 20260 opens
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Resume Help

Personal use of AI tools for education and learning

Statista chart showing how people are using AI tools for education and learning purposes.

Why I recommend it: Useful data point for anyone building or explaining AI-powered learning tools.

#ai#education#learning#statistics#data#chart#report#research
statista.comAdded Sep 13, 20260 opens
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Technology & Ethics

Math and AI

Organization exploring the mathematical foundations of AI and improving public understanding of it.

#ai#ai ethics#education#free#mathematics#organization#research#resources#tech-ethics#technology
mathandai.orgAdded Sep 12, 20260 opens
FreeProgram
Community & Government Resources

NYC Kids RISE

A nonprofit organization working to expand economic opportunity and equity for all families in NYC through the Save for College Program.

Why I recommend it: Helps NYC families start a college savings plan early. While it's family-focused, building long-term financial literacy is part of any career plan.

#college-savings#community-resources#economic-equity#education#families#financial-literacy#free#nonprofit#nyc#program#resources#social-impact#students
nyckidsrise.orgAdded Sep 11, 20260 opens
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Technology & Ethics

AI For All

A nonprofit working to widen access to AI education and career pathways for students and communities left out of the technology workforce.

Why I recommend it: Access to AI skills is splitting along the same lines as every other technology wave. Groups like this are trying to stop that.

#ai#ai ethics#ai-literacy#diverse-voices-in-tech#education#equity#free#job markets#nonprofit#organization#resources#social-impact#students#tech-ethics#technology
aifourall.orgAdded Sep 11, 20260 opens
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Community & Government Resources

AFT: Career and Technical Education resources

The American Federation of Teachers' hub for career and technical education, including program guidance, advocacy, and classroom resources for skilled-trade and technical pathways.

Why I recommend it: A reminder that four-year college is one path among many. Helpful for parents, educators, and career changers looking at trades.

#apprenticeship#career-technical-education#community-resources#education#entry-level#free#job markets#resources#skilled-trades#students#website#workforce-development
aft.orgAdded Sep 11, 20260 opens
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Career & Professional Optimization

PASE Jobs Board

Job listings across New York City afterschool and youth development organizations, posted by the Partnership for After School Education.

Why I recommend it: If you want mission-driven work and you like young people, this board is far less crowded than the big job sites. I send career changers here often.

#career#career-development#education#free#job markets#job-board#job-search#nonprofit#nyc#social-impact#youth-development
pasesetter.orgAdded Sep 9, 20260 opens
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People to Follow

freeCodeCamp.org - YouTube

Learn math, programming, and computer science for free from a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity.

From the site: Learn math, programming, and computer science for free. A 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity.

Why I recommend it: One of the most trusted free tech-education channels; use it to build foundational skills before paying for bootcamps.

#computer-science#education#expert#free#people-to-follow#person-to-follow#programming#tutorials#youtube
YouTubeAdded Sep 7, 20260 opens
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People to Follow

logicBase Labs - YouTube

Bangladeshi software engineer Sumit Saha teaches web development from no-stack to full-stack with beginner-friendly tutorials and real-world projects.

From the site: See the logic, Build the Web. logicBase Labs is an English web development channel by Sumit Saha.

Why I recommend it: Solid free channel for anyone learning web development from scratch, especially if you prefer project-based pacing.

#education#expert#free#full-stack#people-to-follow#person-to-follow#programming#software-engineering#tech-jobs#web-development#youtube
YouTubeAdded Sep 7, 20260 opens
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Community & Government Resources

Newark Youth Career Pathways (NYCP)

Citywide Newark initiative founded in 2019 that helps high school students prepare for postsecondary education, job training, and career paths paying a thriving wage, through career exploration, individual support, and professional development.

Why I recommend it: If you work with high school students in or near Newark, this is the network to plug into rather than building your own.

#career-pathways#community-resources#education#free#job markets#newark#nonprofit#organization#resources#social-impact#students#training#workforce#youth
mynycp.orgAdded Sep 4, 20260 opens
FreeOrganization
Entrepreneurship & Free Tools

NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship)

Delivers entrepreneurship education to middle school, high school, and college students worldwide, with curriculum, business plan competitions, and educator training.

Why I recommend it: Their pitch competitions are the fastest way to find out whether an idea survives contact with an audience.

#competitions#course#curriculum#education#entrepreneurship#free#organization#resources#small-business#students#training
nfte.comAdded Sep 4, 20260 opens
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Community & Government Resources

buildOn

Nonprofit pairing after-school service programs for U.S. students in under-resourced communities with school construction projects in countries including Haiti, Malawi, Nepal, and Senegal.

Why I recommend it: Service work builds the exact skills interviewers probe for: follow-through, teamwork, and doing hard things without applause.

#community-resources#education#free#global#nonprofit#organization#resources#service-learning#social-impact#students#volunteering#youth
buildon.orgAdded Sep 4, 20260 opens
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Entrepreneurship & Free Tools

BUILD (build.org)

National nonprofit that uses entrepreneurship as a teaching tool, guiding high school students in under-resourced communities to launch real ventures while building toward college and career.

Why I recommend it: Teenagers running a real business learn negotiation and rejection early. That head start compounds.

#education#entrepreneurship#equity#free#nonprofit#organization#resources#small-business#social-impact#students#youth
build.orgAdded Sep 4, 20260 opens
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Community & Government Resources

VA Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)

VA program providing training, education, and employment support for veterans with service-connected disabilities.

Why I recommend it: Chapter 31 can fund a full retraining plan. Worth an eligibility check even if you think you will not qualify.

#accessibility#community-resources#disability#education#free#future-of-work#government#job markets#program#public-sector#retraining#training#veterans
va.govAdded Aug 31, 20260 opens
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Community & Government Resources

Baddies in Tech

Baddies in Tech is a global community on a mission to advance the careers of black and brown women in tech through education and empowerment.

From the site: Baddies in Tech is a global community on a mission to advance the careers of black and brown women in tech through education and empowerment.

Why I recommend it: A community resource for women of color entering or advancing in tech careers.

#black-women-in-tech#brown-women-in-tech#career-advancement#community#community-resources#diversity#education#empowerment#free#inclusion#organization#resources#women-in-tech
Baddies in TechAdded Aug 31, 20260 opens
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Community & Government Resources

Jobs for the Future (JFF)

National nonprofit driving research-backed transformation of workforce and education systems to expand economic advancement for underserved populations.

In plain terms: This nonprofit helps workers access education, skills training, and quality jobs across the country. You can explore practical guides, research reports, and information on apprenticeships and emerging career pathways.

Why I recommend it: Watch their pilots — they often turn into free training programs you can join.

#community-resources#education#equity#free#job markets#nonprofit#organization#research#resources#social-impact#training#workforce-development
jff.orgAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens