Whether it’s providing teachers with classroom-ready resources, supporting students with disabilities, or helping families prepare for a successful school year, learn how tech is powering back-to-school in this week’s Tech at Work.

How Tech Is Supporting Students, Educators, and Families This Back-to-School Season

Amazon partnered with Atlanta Public Schools and the Empty Stocking Fund to deliver over 200,000 school supplies directly to more than 60 public schools in need.

Cisco helped educators worldwide integrate AI into classrooms by providing secure infrastructure, tools, and training to harness AI’s potential for increased efficiency and personalized learning.

Clayco hosted the Starkloff Disability Institute’s Dream Big Summer Camp, empowering middle and high school students with disabilities to explore ambitious career paths and learn important life skills.

College Board hosted free webinars for high school counselors to help them better support their students through the college admissions process.

Deloitte shared the results of its 2025 Back-to-School survey.

Dell Technologies compiled product recommendations based on college major and budget so students can pick the best tech for them this school year.

DoorDash hosted a giveaway to provide 50 teachers with $500 in DoorDash credit to purchase school supplies for the upcoming year.

Etsy highlighted shops on its platform featuring first day outfits and year-long school staples.

Google announced new tools to help equip students, parents, and educators with the resources and skills they need to make AI useful this school year.

Shipt partnered with Target Circle 360 to offer same-day delivery from over 100 retailers and discounts to help families get ready for the back-to-school season.

Teladoc Health shared tips on how families and children can stay healthy during the back-to-school season.

Verizon transformed its stores into back-to-school hubs, offering expert advice, hands-on demos, and tailored tech solutions to help parents, students, and teachers stay connected and build healthy digital habits.

New in Tech

Airbnb’s New Feature to Educate Guests on Water Safety

Airbnb has introduced a new in-app feature that provides expert-developed water safety tips and suggested questions for guests staying at properties with pools or near water. The guidance, created in collaboration with Safe Kids Worldwide, covers critical precautions such as never swimming alone, assessing water depth and access points, knowing emergency protocols, and avoiding alcohol around water. Once a reservation is confirmed for a waterfront or pool listing, the app nudges guests with prompts to ask their host about available safety features, equipment, rules, and potential hazards.

Tech Spotlight

Runway launched Aleph, a next-generation in-context video model that brings powerful, AI-driven editing tools to real video footage. With just a text prompt, users can add or remove objects, change lighting and style, adjust camera angles, or transform entire scenes — all while preserving realistic motion and visual consistency. Aleph marks a major step forward in making advanced video editing more accessible and intuitive. Learn more​.