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New Markets Venture Partners Adds $30 Million, Former Gates Foundation Executive to Edtech Fund

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The four focus areas include career credentialing, digital and adaptive learning platforms, STEM and computer science instructional tools and data analytic services for schools. CB Insights projects 2016 funding totals to fall back to 2013 level , after three consecutive years of increase.

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The Asian Money Fueling US Edtech Investments

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The “cultivation of students’ entrepreneurship and innovation capabilities and practical skills” was a priority in China’s 5-Year Plan for 2016-2020. To adapt, many companies are investing domestically, particularly in China, where edtech companies raised more than $1.2 billion in 2016, according to Goldman Sachs. Authess $2.2

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Hack Education Weekly News

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In other STEM news, Pornhub awards a “women in tech” scholarship. ” “What Would Happen If Learning in School Became More Like Working at a Startup ? The adaptive learning company has raised $16 million total. Folks really really really really want VR to be “a thing,” don’t they.