article thumbnail

Fueled by Big Rounds, Edtech Funding Surges to $887M in First Half of 2017

Edsurge

edtech companies last year, the dollars returned with a fury during the first six months of 2017. edtech startups is already at 88 percent of the total in 2016 ( which was $1 billion ). Now “Sand Hill is waiting to see the outcome of some of their previous edtech investments,” says Shauntel Poulson, a general partner at Reach Capital.

EdTech 86
article thumbnail

@Quizizz : Say Goodbye to Worksheets and Crosswords

The CoolCatTeacher

on Corippo is the Chief Innovation Officer for CUE, leading CUE’s professional learning throughout California and Nevada. Jon keynotes, leads and designs Professional Learning experiences all over the country. Every week day you’ll learn powerful practical ways to be a more remarkable teacher today.

EdTech 378
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

First Lady Jill Biden Welcomes Students Across America to the Nation’s Capital in Discovery Education’s City of U.S. Virtual Field Trip to Washington, D.C.

eSchool News

Since 2002, Operation Homefront has provided relief, resiliency, and recurring support programs that help military families overcome short-term financial bumps in the road so they don’t become long-term chronic problems. . will also air on C-SPAN on Saturday, May 29th at 10 AM ET. . The City of U.S.

article thumbnail

Charting New Territories in PD: The Whitsby Story with ASCD

The CoolCatTeacher

After moving into the private sector, Penny Reinart led research, design, and development of digital products and professional learning focused on student achievement, educator impact, and organizational growth. Robert obtained their Master of Science degree in Engineering from Boise State University between 2002 and 2005.

Training 330
article thumbnail

Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with a New Virtual Field Trip hosted by NBC’s Jenna Bush Hager from 9/11 Day and Discovery Education

eSchool News

Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. About Discovery Education Discovery Education is the worldwide EdTech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.

EdTech 52
article thumbnail

Its 2019. So Why Do 21st-Century Skills Still Matter?

Edsurge

For more strategies about harnessing technology for deeper learning, listen to the EdSurge podcast featuring edtech expert and author Scott McLeod. Eager to see 21st century learning in action? Bob Pearlman, a leader in 21st century learning, offers more recommendations.

article thumbnail

April 22 Learning Revolution Mini-Conference: Emergency Remote Teaching & Learning: Survive, Thrive, & Plan for What Comes Next

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We will address issues around: Access and equity; Stakeholder training and support; Identifying your “EdTech Stack;" Curriculum modification strategies; + Parent involvement strategies. In 2002, with partner Rick Harrell, former President of Futurekids, Inc., He then became the Western Region Sales Director for Futurekids, Inc.