TimelyGrader and Access Alliance for Education Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Human-in-the-Loop AI Assessment

APEX, N.C., January 27, 2026 – TimelyGrader, a leader in AI-assisted grading technology, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Access Alliance for Education (AA4E). Together, the organizations will help higher education institutions, K–12 school districts, and other education-focused organizations improve instructional efficiency, assessment quality, and faculty capacity, while maintaining academic integrity and human oversight.

TimelyGrader’s AI-assisted grading platform is designed to support instructors by dramatically reducing grading time while keeping instructors in full control of feedback, scoring, and rigor. By combining AI-assisted tools with instructor review and approval, TimelyGrader enables faster, more consistent assessment without sacrificing pedagogical rigor or institutional policies.

Through this partnership, AA4E will support institutions in adopting TimelyGrader as part of broader digital transformation and academic innovation initiatives. Together, the organizations address some of education’s most persistent challenges: faculty workload burnout, assessment bottlenecks, inconsistent feedback, and the growing demand for scalable, responsible AI tools in teaching and learning.

“We know that assessment is broken. TimelyGrader was built to help our instructors to redesign their assessments by removing their biggest barriers and pain points so they can rethink what it looks like in the future,” said Chris Du, CEO. “Partnering with Access Alliance for Education allows us to reach institutions that are actively seeking practical, responsible AI solutions, ones that enhance instruction rather than replace instructors.”

“Access Alliance for Education is excited to partner with TimelyGrader to bring Human-in-the-Loop AI assessment to institutions across the U.S.,” said John Hillsman, Partner at Access Alliance for Education. “This partnership empowers instructors with technology that respects academic standards, supports faculty expertise, and helps institutions scale assessment in a thoughtful, compliant, and sustainable way.”

Since 2018, Access Alliance for Education has served as a knowledge accelerator—connecting institutions with innovative tools, technologies, and partners that improve learning and operational efficiency. The partnership with TimelyGrader reflects AA4E’s continued commitment to responsible AI adoption and instructor-first solutions.

About TimelyGrader

TimelyGrader is an AI-assisted grading platform designed to help instructors grade faster, provide richer feedback, and maintain full academic control. By striking a balance between AI efficiency and instructor oversight, TimelyGrader reduces grading time while supporting consistency, transparency, and instructional quality across K–12 and higher education environments.

About Access Alliance for Education

Access Alliance for Education (AA4E) is a knowledge accelerator that partners with instructors, departments, institutions, and organizations to advance learning and productivity. Since 2018, AA4E has helped education leaders discover, evaluate, and implement innovative content, tools, technologies, and solutions that drive measurable impact.