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Teaching Python: How Children Can Learn Python Programming

The CoolCatTeacher

Kelly Schuster-Paredes and Sean Tibor host the Teaching Python Podcast where they share how to help kids of all ages learn this valuable language. She loves learning about cultures and her children were born on two different continents. We can start teaching the second most popular coding language – Python – in our schools.

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

Edsurge

His career also includes stops at Microsoft, Schoolnet and Kaplan. The four focus areas include career credentialing, digital and adaptive learning platforms, STEM and computer science instructional tools and data analytic services for schools. The Fulton, Md.-based A fourth deal is expected to close sometime this month.

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Why I’m Optimistic About the Next Wave of Education Technology

Edsurge

The first online class we launched in 1998 was little more than flat text on webpages, and we closely followed the birth of learning management systems, meeting with both Blackboard and WebCT before they achieved their first $1 million in revenue. Kaplan thrived during the decade, growing to more than $2.8 billion in 2010.

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Top 12 apps for law students and the bar exam

Brainscape

To improve your toolbox, Brainscape has put together a list of top apps for law students and bar prep , not only to help you crush the mountain of content you’re required to learn in order to take on the mighty bar exam, but also to take a more holistic approach to excelling in law school and beyond. Here we go! (Oh,

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New Markets Venture Partner’s Latest Edtech Fund Closes at $68 Million

Edsurge

The firm plans to invest up to $5 million into Series A, Series B and recapitalization rounds for education companies serving pre-kindergarten to professional learners, with a focus on digital learning, learning sciences, analytics and workforce development services. The only acquisition with a disclosed valuation was Questar’s $127.5

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Weld North Acquires Performance Matters, Merging It With Truenorthlogic

Marketplace K-12

Previously, Grayer was CEO of Kaplan, the education company that grew into a $2 billion business over his 14-year tenure. Performance Matters, which was founded in 2003, provides comprehensive, integrated solutions for formative assessment, data management, and analytics. Former Kaplan CEO Makes Big Moves in Education Market.

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