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BloomBoard Appoints New CEO, Restructures Focus Around Micro-Credentials

Edsurge

To tackle this major problem, Digital Promise , a nonprofit founded in 2008 with authorization from Congress, has been steadfastly working on a framework for “ micro-credentials.” These digital badges aim to signal that teachers can perform or demonstrate the skill for which they were awarded.

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16 Great NonProfits Working to Support EdTech in Schools

Tom Murray

The organization represents over 10 million students in school districts nationwide and provides various toolkits on topics such as digital equity, infrastructure, and privacy. The Forum is led by Internet privacy experts and includes an advisory board comprised of leading figures from industry, academia, law and advocacy groups.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

It works well, that is, if you disregard student data privacy and security. Founded by two educators in 2008, Edmodo experienced a number of leadership changes this decade. Aaron Swartz, 2008. Certainly “free” works well for cash-strapped schools. And “free” doesn’t last. Without revenue the company will go away.

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