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Science-backed scalable tools improve student mental health

eSchool News

These screening tools, often referred to as universal mental health screeners, are not in the purview of most school administrators; however, when they become aware of these types of tools, most express strong interest in their own school using one (Wood & McDaniel, 2020).

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Sir Ken Robinson: A Brief In Memoriam [guest post]

Dangerously Irrelevant

Amidst the chaos of 2020 we lost a true leader in education in late August just as schools were trying to reopen. Like most of you that knew Sir Ken Robinson’s impact on education, I first learned about him through his wildly popular TED Talk in 2006. This year, 2020, has shown with stark clarity the implications of these failures.

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Clearlake Capital-Backed Discovery Education to Acquire DreamBox Learning? 

eSchool News

DreamBox Learning was founded in 2006 with the mission to transform the way the world learns through our pioneering intelligent adaptive learning technology, and today’s announcement represents a significant next step to achieving that mission. Sidley Austin LLP served as legal advisor to Discovery Education.

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4 Ways Edtech Entrepreneurs Can Earn Trust and Unlock New Opportunities With Education Customers

Edsurge

From the earliest stages, as Pre-K parents search for activities and resources to nurture their child's growth, to K-12 schools adopting technology to improve student outcomes and operational efficiencies, the impact of modern learning tools is undeniable. Virtual classrooms became the norm.

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Clearlake Capital-Backed Discovery Education Acquires DoodleLearning

eSchool News

In October of 2020, Discovery Education acquired Mystery Science and in July of 2020, Discovery Education purchased Spiral. is an investment firm founded in 2006 operating integrated businesses across private equity, credit, and other related strategies. DoodleLearning is Discovery Education’s latest acquisition.

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Course Hero Adds $70 Million to Series B Fundraise

Edsurge

edtech companies raised over $800 million in the first half of 2020. Founded in 2006, Course Hero is already well known among college students, millions of whom use it to get study materials, share class notes and ask tutors questions. Its revenue surpassed $100 million last year, and is on track to exceed that in 2020.

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Defeat the Digital Divide Helps Bring Reliable Internet Connections to Schools Nationwide

eSchool News

Defeat the Digital Divide ( [link] ) offers school districts engaging learning tools to build solutions that will enable them to close the gap between those who have access to reliable internet service and those who don’t. Each scenario can be tailored to the area’s specific needs, challenges, and local requirements. Cradlepoint?to