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Why I'm Still Bullish About the State of Edtech

Edsurge

In the next few days, thousands of edtech entrepreneurs, investors, educators and policymakers will flood a hotel in San Diego to attend the Mecca of Education Innovation Optimism known as ASU GSV. So now is the perfect time to reflect on the state of edtech. Today’s K12 educators are more digitally native than ever before.

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Instructor Spotlight: Tom Driscoll

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Following his graduate research at Columbia University, Tom began writing and speaking nationally about his practical experiences teaching and iterating blended learning models.

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What's Happened in North Carolina With Statewide Support for Digital Learning

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And as the Haw burbled in the background last Friday and Saturday, school administrators, teachers and edtech entrepreneurs gathered for thoughtful conversations and exchanges around how to use digital technology to support learning at the 30th EdSurge Tech for Schools Summit. Here’s what we learned. Led by Gov.

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If Edtech Efficacy Research Ignores Implementation, How Does It Help Improve Education?

Edsurge

In their 2006 study, researchers Martin Eccles and Brian Mittman. The environment and way in which a digital learning program or tool is used can have a significant impact on its effectiveness. This is where implementation science can help. What is implementation science? Why should we care?

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Clearlake Capital to Acquire Discovery Education from Francisco Partners

eSchool News

Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading edtech solutions that support the success of all learners. About Clearlake.

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Course Hero Adds $70 Million to Series B Fundraise

Edsurge

Capitalizing on increased usage seems to be the formula among edtech companies seeking new money this year. edtech companies raised over $800 million in the first half of 2020. edtech companies raised over $800 million in the first half of 2020. According to the EdSurge database, U.S. According to the EdSurge database, U.S.

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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

FY 2006 $272,300,000 (President Bush’s request: $0). Districts seeking funds to integrate technology into teaching and learning can use other Federal program funds such as Improving Teacher Quality State Grants and Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies.” FY 2007 $273,100,000 (President Bush’s request: $0).

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