edtech

Everybody Loves Languages Corp. (ELLC) has entered a business combination agreement with ELL Ventures Ltd. (EV) in a cash-out merger transaction. ELLC shareholders, excluding EV, will receive $0.085 per share, and ELLC is expected to be delisted from the TSX Venture Exchange. The transaction, led by key company executives Gali Bar-Ziv and Khurram Qureshi, is a related-party transaction subject to regulatory approval and shareholder vote. An independent committee has unanimously recommended the transaction, which is financed by a term loan and capital contributions from EV principals.

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) has appointed James Kenigsberg as interim Chief Innovation and Technology Officer, signaling a strategic pivot towards AI-powered education. Kenigsberg, former CTO of 2U, Inc., will lead APEI’s efforts to integrate AI and data analytics across its educational network, including American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The goal is to enhance accessibility, improve student retention, and personalize learning experiences for students. APEI aims to become a data-first, AI-enabled institution.

Former Xuesersi executive “Princess” Chengcheng is returning to the company’s livestreaming channel on June 14th after departing earlier in 2025 for work-life balance. Following her leave, she traveled and launched her own successful personal livestreaming channel. Prior to her departure, she aimed to share a lifestyle-focused approach, discussing learning and education topics.

Uplift Aerospace (OTC: NRPI) launched an EdTech Division to develop VR and AI-driven learning modules for K-12 STEM education and workforce training. Pilots in Salt Lake City schools show improved engagement: 63% of students increased STEM career awareness, 52% showed stronger interest in technical fields, and 43% expressed heightened computer science curiosity. The division aims to scale immersive, cost-effective solutions across Utah, Colorado, and California, addressing skills gaps while building proprietary assets in competitive EdTech markets.