Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2019

School and district users had ample warning about the demise of the adaptive K-12 math and writing software—the company issued a notice on its site 15 months ago—and yet many say that the off-boarding process was not a smooth one. Its parent company, 3P Learning, promises to price-match on districts’ most recent TenMarks contract.

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Khan Academy IXL Learning Company Software 94

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2016

But they often highlight the promise of so-called “adaptive learning” software, in which complex algorithms react to how a student answers questions, and tailor instruction to each student. It’s probably the largest and most rigorous study of adaptive learning to date. What SRI found was sobering.

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Software Study Adaptive Learning Knewton 75

Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2017

Since launching in 2012, Rethink has invested in 27 companies that serve a broad spectrum of learners and needs, ranging from elementary-grade grammar ( NoRedInk ) to college student success platforms ( Civitas Learning ) and career training for professionals ( General Assembly ). The firm has an eye for smart bets.

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techlearning

JULY 2, 2018

.) – for implementing full-time, statewide virtual school opportunities to provide students with rigorous online courses in a learning model that meets their individual needs. The company provides innovative solutions for pre-K through 12th grade that empower districts to implement successful online and blended learning programs.

Education 40

Education Dropout Differentiated Instruction Adaptive Learning 40

Marketplace K-12

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Pearson, Knewton Form Partnership: Pearson and Knewton have teamed up in an effort to “personalize” K–12 math education starting with elementary school students. Utilizing New York-based Knewton’s adaptive learning platform, Pearson says it will update its digital curriculum, enVisionMATH2.0.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Throughout the year, we’ve seen districts and edtech companies fall victim to these attacks, compelling districts to adopt a defensive stance. Reading fluency is essential for effective reading comprehension at any age, but it’s especially critical once students go from ‘learning to read’ to ‘reading to learn.’

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 143

Fractus Learning

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Best Math Apps For Kids in Elementary School and Middle School. Best Math Game For Virtual Learning: Prodigy: Kids Math Game. Prodigy is free to use math apps for students age 6 to 14 years and schools that utilize an adaptive learning platform. It is entirely free with no in-app purchases.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2011

The bill will be a massive revisions to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Ethics and Legalities The New York Times continues its investigation of education giant Pearson and ethics concerns surrounding lavish trips that the company''s foundation has sponsored for state education officials.

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Knewton Pearson E-rate Education 43

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Throughout the year, we’ve seen districts and edtech companies fall victim to these attacks, compelling districts to adopt a defensive stance. Reading fluency is essential for effective reading comprehension at any age, but it’s especially critical once students go from ‘learning to read’ to ‘reading to learn.’

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

ADVANCED & MEASURED PROGRESS ( www.advanc-ed.org ) & ( www.measuredprogress.org ) Measured Progress and AdvancED will join forces to form a unique and far-reaching nonprofit educational company focused on data-driven tools for school improvement. has joined the ENA family of companies.

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Tools Robotics Software Microsoft 51

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 24, 2011

of Text-Messaging at School A Big Step for Gesture-Based Learning? The Senate Education Committee began work this week sifting through the 800-some-odd-page reauthorization for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Revenue for the company''s fourth quarter totalled $1122 million, a 10.9% Definitely worth a listen.

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Brainscape

MAY 5, 2022

Essentially, if you want to study in a Chinese university or work in a Chinese company, this is the test used to measure your language proficiency! What DuoLingo does is essentially transform language learning into a simple, addictive game.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES AQUIRES MOTION MATH ( www.curriculumassociates.com ) & ( motionmathgames.com ) Curriculum Associates has acquired Motion Math to further help elementary students improve their math fluency and number sense in key conceptual areas. These solutions will be offered to school librarians in the U.S.

Tools 69

Tools PresenceLearning Edmodo Blackboard 69

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 16, 2017

The change is part of a nationwide pilot program Walsh joined this year, one that could indicate just how deeply and how quickly the personalized-learning trend will penetrate the average classroom. Many watched instructional videos or worked with adaptive-learning software that adjusted lessons based on each student’s proficiency.

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Personalized Learning Learning Elementary Common Core 40

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Now, a spokesperson for the classroom video site says the company has rebranded the idea as “VoicePods” (based on a generic model that retails for about $30 on Amazon). Chattanooga Christian School in Tennessee is piloting five Echo Dot Kids Edition devices in elementary and high school classes.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

As such, from the characters portrayed in online programs to reading excerpts included in curricular products, it is important for all education companies to provide, and educators to seek out, more culturally relevant, modifiable, and accessible resources to effectively meet the varying learning needs of all students.

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EdTech Industry Assessment Data 135

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

As such, from the characters portrayed in online programs to reading excerpts included in curricular products, it is important for all education companies to provide, and educators to seek out, more culturally relevant, modifiable, and accessible resources to effectively meet the varying learning needs of all students.

EdTech 72

EdTech Learning Industry Data 72

Hack Education

APRIL 14, 2017

The winners of this year’s Harold W McGraw Jr Prize in Education : Dr. Christine Cunningham, Founder and Director of Engineering is Elementary (EiE) at the Museum of Science; Dr. Sandy Shugart, President of Valencia College; and Chris Anderson, TED “curator.” The adaptive learning company has raised $16 million total.

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Education E-rate MOOC Data 44

Hack Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

The Salt Lake City school board has voted to rename Jackson Elementary. ” Mindwires Consulting’s Michael Feldstein on his company’s new event series, The Empirical Educator Project. But according to what it revealed this week: $3 million for Woodrow Wilson Academy for Teaching and Learning; 1.5 million total.

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Lenovo Education Facebook MOOC 51

Hack Education

AUGUST 4, 2018

.” This a **e is trying to get the parents whose children died at Sandy Hook Elementary to pay for his court costs. ” Sandler is also the founder of the ed-tech company Nibletz. The company: RIB Software SE. “ Apple is now a $1 trillion company,” says The Verge. ” The official: Steven G.

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Education Pearson Company Blackboard 43

Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

.” Gotta love a quote like this, from a story in Edsurge profiling McComb, Mississippi ’s Summit Elementary School: “We are learning how to mitigate between policy and trying to be as innovative as possible without breaking state laws.” ” “How Can VR be Used for Learning?” ” Oh.

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Hack Education

JUNE 10, 2016

the Virginia company at the heart of the operation.” ” Via DelawareOnline : “The first step to reducing violence among young people is to have police officers assigned to elementary and middle schools, says a coalition of state officials, education administrators and police.” ” Ugh. .” ” Ugh.

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Education MOOC Company Report 48

Hack Education

AUGUST 4, 2017

” Via The New York Times : “DeVos Abandons Plan to Allow One Company to Service Federal Student Loans.” Buzzfeed’s Molly Hensley-Clancy looks at the acquisition of EDMC – the parent company of the Art Institutes chain – by The Dream Center Foundation , a network of Christian missionary centers.

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