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The Business of 'Ed-Tech Trends'

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This is part eleven of my annual look at the year’s “ top ed-tech stories ” In May, venture capitalist and former securities analyst Mary Meeker released her annual “Internet Trends” report. Among the major trends Meeker identified for 2017: mobile advertising, gaming, and healthcare. Manufacturing Trends.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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” The Whiteboard Advisors’ latest “Education Insider” report ( PDF ) is on assessment trends, higher education, and the presidential campaigns. ” Via Chalkbeat : “They rejected multi-state Common Core exams. ” Via Chalkbeat : “They rejected multi-state Common Core exams.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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Via The New York Times : “ Trump Drops Defense of Obama Guidelines on Transgender Students.” Here’s a trend to watch in 2017 : companies and organizations who “help” schools buy ed-tech : The Hechinger Report looks at a couple of these , LEAP Innovations and LearnLaunch. .” Upgrades and Downgrades.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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” Republicans are made because the Department of Education issued guidelines about how ESSA should be implemented. Via Education Week : “New Test Pitched As Alternative to Common Core-Focused High School Exams.” ” Data and “Research” “ Mary Meeker ’s 2016 internet trends report.”