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Applications for STEM SMART 2026/27 are now open 🎉 STEM SMART is a free programme that supports A level computer science students facing educational barriers, helping them to reach their full potential. We run the computer science track in partnership with the University of Cambridge. Students get: 🤝 Mentorship from a current Cambridge student 🧠 Weekly sessions to build their skills and subject knowledge 🎓 And for some, an opportunity to attend a free 4-day residential in Cambridge Help your students get the support they deserve and encourage them to apply before the 31 October deadline. Learn more: rpf.io/stemsmart2026 #STEMSMART #ComputerScience #ComputingEducation #STEM #ALevels #University

What should schools consider before choosing an AI tool? 🤔 In the latest episode of the Hello World podcast, Senior Learning Manager, Ben Garside explored this question with Dr Mark Peart, Lecturer in Teacher Education and Programme Lead for the MSc in AI in Education at the University of Glasgow. Together they discussed: • What schools should consider before selecting an AI tool • Why teachers should be empowered, not forced, to integrate them • How to give educators the space they need when encountering new tools Watch the full episode to find out more: 🔗 rpf.io/hwp-ai-in-education #HelloWorldPodcast #CSEd #AI #AIinEducation

A new school year begins, and AI is fast becoming part of everyday life. And it's already reaching into subjects far beyond computing. The hard part isn't whether it belongs in your classroom. It's finding the time and headspace to work out how. Our next free research seminar is here to help: "AI education across the curriculum: Design and pilot study of a cross-disciplinary module set" Presented by Dr Jie Chao (Concord Consortium) Dr Chao will share research into how AI education can be integrated into subjects such as Mathematics, English, Art, and History, helping more students understand how AI works and how it can be used to address real-world problems. Explore: • The design of curriculum modules that introduce students to language-based AI, including text classification and text generation models • How students can apply their understanding of AI to real-world problems • Findings from an initial pilot study with high school students • What this research could mean for making AI education more scalable, equitable, and interdisciplinary This seminar is for educators, researchers, policymakers, curriculum designers, and anyone interested in AI education, interdisciplinary learning, and the future of education. Register for free 👉 rpf.io/applied-ai-7

We’re delighted to share that our CEO Philip Colligan CBE has been included in the 2026 TIME100 AI, TIME’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in artificial intelligence. The list includes innovators, leaders, and thinkers reshaping our world through groundbreaking advances in artificial intelligence. “I’m honoured to be recognised alongside such an incredible group who are helping to advance AI technologies. This recognition is shared with colleagues at the Raspberry Pi Foundation and across our global network of partners who are working to advance AI literacy for teachers and students all over the world. Our shared mission is to ensure that all young people develop the foundational knowledge and skills that will enable them to make choices about the role that they want AI to play in their lives. This work has never been more important or urgent.” — Philip Colligan CBE, CEO, Raspberry Pi Foundation Congratulations, Philip, on this well-deserved international recognition. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8Zrb2dZ #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #ThoughtLeadership #Education #TIME100AI  Cover credit: photo illustration by Israel G. Vargas for TIME

We are supporting students in England to build their own machine learning model and use that work to gain a recognised qualification. At present, there is no established qualification route focused on developing technical AI skills, but we know that many young people want to go beyond learning about AI and gain practical experience of developing their own models. We are currently creating a 'Data Science and AI' course for 16- to 19-year-olds that will give them the practical skills and knowledge to undertake a self-directed, AI-related investigation and build a machine learning model as the artefact for an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). On the blog, our Director of Curriculum & Resources, Diane Dowling, shares why we think the EPQ is well suited to learners looking to explore emerging areas such as artificial intelligence and data science, and how our research-informed course will prepare them to pursue their own AI-focused project. Read the blog: rpf.io/blog-epq-support

Marie's story is proof you don't need to be a tech expert to inspire the next generation. ✨ Not knowing how to code didn't stop Marie from starting a Code Club in the heart of Tottenham, creating opportunities for young people to develop their coding skills and build confidence. She learned alongside them and showed that sometimes, you don't need to have all the answers to make a difference. 💚

You can now keep coding in our browser-based Code Editor even when your internet connection breaks. We made this update to support more learners and teachers around the world with programming activities. This is part of our commitment to designing safe and responsible education technology, including tools that work for diverse needs, abilities, and contexts. On the blog, we share more on what this improvement to the Code Editor enables and how it works. 🔗 Read the blog now: https://lnkd.in/erT3TFyX

We're delighted to be working with the Computer Science Education Research Group (CSER) at Adelaide University as our first Experience AI partner in Australia 🎉 Through this partnership, CSER STEM Professional Learning Team (Adelaide University) joins the global #ExperienceAI network, supported by funding from Google.org. Together, we'll help bring AI literacy to classrooms across Australia, and give educators the skills, resources and confidence to teach foundational AI concepts to their students. 👉 Discover more about Experience AI: rpf.io/experienceai #AILiteracy

Can AI detection software really tell when students are using AI? 🤔 In the latest episode of the Hello World podcast, Learning Manager Rehana Al-Soltane chatted with Sam Illingworth, Professor of Critical AI Literacy at Edinburgh Napier University. Together they discussed: • Why AI detection doesn't work in education • What critical AI literacy looks like in practice • How we can rethink assessment in the age of AI Watch the full episode to find out more: 🔗 rpf.io/hwp-ai-detection #HelloWorldPodcast #CSEd #AI #AILiteracy

Can you explain how you solve programming problems to your students? 🤔 After years of practice, it can be challenging to explain the "why" behind your decisions. In our latest blog we explore how Subgoal labels can help. This simple signposting technique breaks programming problems into clear steps, helping students focus on how to solve them rather than getting lost in context. Read our blog to find out more: 🔗 rpf.io/blog-subgoal-labels #CSEd #Education #Pedagogy