The Hechinger Report

JUNE 9, 2014

Over the next week or so, The Hechinger Report will be publishing excerpts from Richard Whitmire’s book On the Rocketship: How Top Charter Schools are Pushing the Envelope. February 2009: Bellevue, Washington. Kids are not books, where one page follows the next,” said Dan Kerns, DreamBox’s chief architect.

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Software Education Microsoft Company 67

Digital Promise

JANUARY 19, 2016

Many school districts -- including mine in Middletown, NY-- are leveraging the power of technology with adaptive assessments and instructional software. But in recent years, we've seen a spike in the number of smaller, tightly focused, niche edtech product companies. " Let's master pedagogy first.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 10, 2018

Dr. Sean Nank’s research shows that the single biggest method for improving learning with iPads is to use online formative assessments. However, his formative assessments have a twist — students are all answering DIFFERENT math questions. Sean’s book is Teaching over Testing. Enter the contest to win a copy of the book.

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2020

Ryder and a classmate listen as Montessa Morgan reads a book to the children in Classroom A. Emily Tate / EdSurge) Morgan reads the children a book, “Honey … Honey … Lion!” At home, he does his homework, eats dinner, takes a bath, reads a book with his mom and goes to bed. Alexa Bihner and Ryder put away toys before bed time.

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Training Classroom Report Groups 182

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

At the time, I wrote about the importance of APIs; the issues surrounding data security and privacy; the appeal of platforms for users and businesses; and the education and tech companies who were well-positioned (or at least wanting) to become education platforms. The company has raised some $77.5

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Hack Education

MAY 6, 2020

" But the answers to that question are, of course, bound up in our beliefs and practices and expectations, in our assessments of what "preparedness" even means. My forthcoming book, Teaching Machines focuses — as the title suggests — examines the push to adopt teaching machines during this period.

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Education Report Khan Academy Examples 140

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2020

He then got his Bachelors in Networking and Telecommunication from DeVry University, and while going to school worked for a company that helpe larger organizations relocate and setup new computer systems. He is co-author of the book “Academic Librarianship by Design” and editor of the book “Crucible Moments: Inspiring Library Leadership”.

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Conference Kaplan Learning Libraries 36

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 19, 2019

The group’s acronym, RISC, was deliberate, according to a book by its creators, “Delivering on the Promise.” DeLorenzo screened the candidates, assessing their capacity for change, and six districts were approved , among them the three districts mentioned above that had already begun experimenting with the model. culture.”.

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Learning Report System Case Study 111

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 27, 2020

She has been creating and leading change in education and enterprise for 31 years, teaching every level of school from grade school to graduate school and consulting with companies around the world. She is the author of eight books, including Liberating Genius,The Habitudes and The Passion Driven Classroom.

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Conference Education Groups Industry 41

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Ethics and Legalities The New York Times continues its investigation of education giant Pearson and ethics concerns surrounding lavish trips that the company''s foundation has sponsored for state education officials. Valve , the company behind the video game hit Portal, is working on an educational game.

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Knewton Pearson E-rate Education 43

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

One of my favorites: “Books will soon be obsolete in schools,” Thomas Edison said in 1913. The very next day, Apple shares hit $97.80, an all-time high for the company. His 2010 book was called What Technology Wants , as though technology is a living being with desires and drives; the title of his 2016 book, The Inevitable.

Trends 40

Trends Report iPhone Software 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

BIO : Religious thinker Karen Armstrong has written more than 20 books on faith and the major religions, studying what Islam, Judaism and Christianity have in common, and how our faiths shaped world history and drive current events. The Charter was launched in November 2009. Father Goose).Sea

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Conference Education Pearson Technology 59

Hack Education

APRIL 13, 2018

The seller: Book Dog Books. “ Can a For-Profit, Venture-Backed Company Keep OER Free – and Be Financially Sustainable? The company sells a tablet for use in prison. million for the company – but of that just $15 million is cash; the rest is equity in NetDragon. ” asks Edsurge. million total.

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Education Facebook Edmodo OER 44

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 16, 2020

He was lead advisor of the Program for Analysis of Educational Systems (PASEC) from 2001 to 2005, where he was in charge of implementing assessments and analyses of learning outcomes in primary schools in African French-speaking countries.

Policies 45

Policies Education Analysis Company 45

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The office manager of a medical technician company, Ruiz was working to validate her medical degree from her home country of the Dominican Republic, so she could practice medicine in the United States. Across the country, parents and educators are struggling to assess and alleviate the pandemic’s toll on young children.

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How To Training Report Survey 139

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Without revenue the company will go away. Or the company will have to start charging for the software. Or it will raise a bunch of venture capital to support its “free” offering for a while, and then the company will get acquired and the product will go away. And “free” doesn’t last. Wedge Tailed Green Pigeon.

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2016

According to an investigation by The Associated Press , “dozens of those hired by the company had checkered pasts – including serious financial problems and even convictions for cocaine trafficking or child molestation.” million from the company between 2010 and 2015 before he stepped down from his role there.

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Education Technology Company Industry 40

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

A high school social studies book, also used in Texas, says of rising temperatures, “Some critics say that this warming is just part of the Earth’s natural cycle,” though, in truth, there’s overwhelming consensus among climate scientists that the current warming is due to human activities.

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Pearson Guidelines Company Study 130

Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2017

He has also been named a Master Educator by Course Hero , an education technology company that produced a short film on Boyer. . Professor John Boyer teaches World Regions through his comic book alter ego. We sat down with Boyer to learn more about his flipped syllabus, unique assessments, and the hard work that goes into an easy A.

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