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AI-powered chatbots for personalised, scalable learning have huge potential, and it’s great to see this movement gaining recognition. Honored that Rori, our AI powered math tutor, is featured in this Gates Foundation article on AI in education. A big thank you to Dr Asyia Kazmi

Now, Rising Academies Rwanda, alongside Rwanda Basic Education Board and NESA Rwanda delegates, is showcasing the new AI tools—#Rori, #Zuri, #LearnLens, and #Bambai+—currently being tested in 19 schools across 7 districts. Ministry of Education | Rwanda Joseph Nsengimana Claudette Irere Rising Academies Mbarushimana Nelson,PhD

Last week our Rwanda team hosted representatives from the Rwanda Basic Education Board and NESA Rwanda to provide an in-depth session on the services, learning programmes and tools that Rising Academies offers. The meeting’s focus was on showcasing how Rising’s AI-powered solutions can enhance

Rising’s Owen Henkel will be live on stage at SXSW EDU for a special edition of the Ed-Technical Podcast, “Evidence Eats AI for Breakfast”. This session will delve into the latest research to explore where AI is truly making an impact on the educational landscape and where

On International Women’s Day, we proudly recognise and celebrate the extraordinary women who make us Rising. Inspirational women like Florence (pictured), who joined Rising in 2016 as a teacher, progressed to school leader and later became a coach supporting school leaders. Over

Join us at the Global AI Summit on Africa (GAISA2025)! 📍Kigali, Rwanda 📅April 3 - 4 Rising has been selected to exhibit at GAISA2025, co-hosted by the World Economic Forum & Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution . We’re honored to have the opportunity to showcase education-driven innovation in AI, alongside

🚨 Missed our booth at #GAISAfrica2025? Don't worry Rising Academies is one of the 9 AI Innovators in Education showcasing cutting-edge work! 🚀 Come say hi at Booth 17 & learn how we're shaping the future of learning with AI. 🔍 👉 Find us at Booth 17! #AI #EdTech #Innovation

DEOs & SEIs from 7 districts joined a powerful Reflective Workshop. By reviewing Term 2 data, we identified wins, gaps & clear next steps. At Rising Academies, data drives action—targeted support means better learning. Honored to be joined by Rwanda Basic Education Board’s TDM&CGC HoD MUGENZI N. Leon.

Another week of impact in foundational learning 🇷🇼📊 Students sat diagnostic assessments to guide targeted support through FasterReading & FasterMath. With our #AI tool #LearnLens, teachers can now mark assessments faster & more accurately—turning data into action. #WeAreRising

We’re proud to partner with Anthropic, whose advanced AI model Claude powers two of our most impactful, affordable solutions: Rori, our AI math tutor, and Tari, our AI teaching assistant — both delivered via WhatsApp to ensure accessibility, even in low-resource settings.

A new article from the Global Partnership for Education explores how aligning technology, content, and pedagogy can support equitable, inclusive, and resilient learning. We're proud to see Rising Academies Rwanda's work highlighted — particularly our collaboration with the Rwandan government to improve

At Rising Academies Rwanda, CPD for teachers is at the heart of our school support. Every week, it’s a joy to see teachers #rehearse their lessons. Meet the GS Gicaca team in Bugesera District, 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 | 𝐑𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚—one of 40 schools supported through #RisingFaster to improve learning. #WeAreRising

Pretty cool to see Ethan Mollick reference the early stage research we've conducted on our virtual math tutor, Rori. We've now kicked off a new research study this year with J-PAL and the University of Ghana supported by Gates Foundation. Excited to share the results next year.

Proud to partner with Ministry of Education | Rwanda and Rwanda Basic Education Board to bring Rori, our #AI-powered math tutor, to rural students at GS Mugenda. Rori is making math engaging and accessible for all! 📹 Watch highlights from the #Rori session. Learn more: rori.ai Rising Academies

📰 New publication! Our RCT of Rising Academies' FasterReading program in Liberia is now published in the Journal of Development Effectiveness. We evaluated an accelerated, phonics-based reading program across 74 schools in 10 Liberian counties for (7+ years) early childhood

We wrapped up a successful 2-day Training of Trainers (ToT) for Anchors under the Learning and Inclusion for Transformation Programme on Friday! The ToT focused on learning assessments and catch-up facilitation, preparing Anchors to deliver inclusive, data-driven training across 7 districts.

Today, the City of Kigali Vice Mayor in charge of Urbanization and Infrastructure, Fulgence Dusabimana, welcomed representatives from Rising Academies. Their discussion focused on enhancing learning outcomes in Mathematics and English for primary school learners across the city.

Thrilled to join hands with City of Kigali to help every child build strong foundations in learning - because when teachers are supported and learners thrive, communities rise. #RisingFaster #EducationForAll Rising Academies Rwanda Basic Education Board NESA Rwanda Ministry of Education | Rwanda #KigaliYacu

Yesterday, HoD MUGENZI N. Leon from Rwanda Basic Education Board closed a 2-day Diagnostic Assessment training with 120 SSMs from 60 Learning and Inclusion for Transformation schools in Gasabo District. He emphasized that strong diagnostic skills are key to improving classroom practice & learning outcomes.