Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2020

Last week, the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced that its education technology group will no longer operate as its own division beginning July 1. SIIA dates back to 1984, when it was known as the Software Publishers Association. Panels and keynotes covered the latest industry trends.

Industry 158

Industry Conference EdTech Student Data Privacy 158

Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2019

-based provider of an online K-8 math product has been around since 2006, but last year enjoyed a 40 percent increase in district adoption, according to John Rogers, who leads education investments for Rise. A report from BrightBytes published last fall found that the majority of app licenses purchased by districts were never used.

EdTech 151

EdTech Company Industry Edmodo 151

Hack Education

MARCH 8, 2017

The agency issued an order to support affordable access to high-speed broadband in particular (not merely “access to the Internet”) and to boost access and bandwidth of schools’ WiFi networks. “Progress,” the FCC boasted in the report. A $21 million settlement paid by NEC in 2006 for price-fixing.

E-rate 49

E-rate Digital Divide Broadband Libraries 49

Hack Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Via The Hechinger Report : “Why Betsy DeVos ’ vision of education does little to ensure equity.” ” Via Education Week : “ FCC Revokes Decision Allowing Companies to Provide Low-Income Families With Subsidized Broadband.” ” A copy of the report has been archived on Doug Levin’s website.

Education 40

Education MOOC E-rate Robotics 40