New PowerBuddy AI Assistants Will Give Districts a Customizable, Conversational AI Experience and Connect Students to Their Learning Journey
Today we’re announcing the release of two new PowerBuddy AI assistants for the new school year. We are so excited about these offerings and their potential to personalize education.
PowerBuddy is the first AI assistant for everyone in education. Whether you’re a parent, student, educator, counselor, or administrator, PowerBuddy offers one consistent experience that securely leverages data within the user’s context together for meaningful impact and new experiences.
I can’t help but wonder what it would have been like if I had a personal buddy at home to support me when I was a student. If a student is stuck on a problem and no one is available guide them in the moment, they are likely to get frustrated, abandon the task at hand, and disengage, leaving gaps in their learning. But if someone is there to answer a question or set them on the right path, they can leap over those hurdles and accelerate their learning journey.
Imagine bringing that kind of resource to every student—wherever they are. This is why AI tools like PowerBuddy can level the playing field for all students.
PowerBuddy for College and Career Will Help Students Make the Leap into Their Future.
Post-secondary possibilities can be overwhelming for many students who may struggle to understand their options. Additionally, school counselors today are working with an average caseload of more than 385 students. Much of their time is spent addressing mental health needs and performing administrative tasks, which limits the time they can spend providing college and career guidance.
That’s why we developed PowerBuddy for College and Career, designed to engage with students conversationally and make postsecondary planning simple, personalized, and accessible, while freeing up counselors to focus on high-impact support. PowerBuddy for College and Career goes beyond generic advice by bringing together a student’s interests, test scores, GPA, and preferred post-secondary path to provide them personalized guidance so they can understand their options and make the most informed decision. For instance, if a student lets Powerbuddy know they enjoy science courses, and are looking to go to college, PowerBuddy can suggest relevant career paths like biotechnology or environmental science. It can then guide the student through the specific steps needed to pursue these careers, such as connecting with universities known for their programs in these fields. This comprehensive, data-informed approach empowers students to take actionable steps toward their future, making the journey from exploration to reality more streamlined and effective.
Soon, PowerBuddy for College and Career will not only help students find career paths and colleges, but it will also help them apply for financial aid and identify scholarships that fit their accomplishments and goals.
PowerBuddy for Custom AI Brings Conversational AI to a Range of District and School Resources
Available now, PowerBuddy for Custom AI can revolutionize how staff, teachers, students, families, and the community interact with the district. PowerBuddy for Custom AI can enhance district websites, including parent portals, school sites, communication platforms, student information systems, e-learning platforms, and community engagement sites. District-specific content can be both uploaded and obtained by website crawling. The PowerBuddy can also manage static data from Word documents, text files, and PDFs.
Users can find information quickly with PowerBuddy, and districts can control what resources are provided, ensuring official and consistent answers that reduce confusion and repeat inquiries.
Personalizing Learning & Fostering Engagement with PowerBuddy
The opportunity this AI moment presents is to make data and information accessible in ways that were previously unimaginable. AI can take the searching, sifting, and legwork out of the equation so we can focus on making use of the resources and information at our disposal in a way that is tailored for us and within the context in which we operate, providing unparalleled efficiency. It also offers great opportunity for personalized education to support each student uniquely and to drive engagement.
Today PowerBuddy is in 3,000 schools worldwide supporting 80,000 educators. These education leaders see how PowerBuddy can transform teaching and learning, drive significant operational efficiency, and streamline professional development, budgeting, and more. We are dedicated to continuing to expand PowerBuddy, empowering educators, administrators, and families to help students learn and succeed in a way that’s right for them.
