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eLearning Brothers Expands Family with Two Corporate Training Acquisitions

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Each chapter concludes with an assessment to prove employee understanding. Founded in 2009 and based in American Fork, Utah, the company has amassed 1,500-plus games, quizzes and templates to sell to corporate clients in search of more compelling digital learning materials for employees. We want to play in the major leagues.”

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MasteryConnect Cuts 30 Percent of Staff, Brings Co-Founder Mick Hewitt Back as CEO

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But when funding dries up and profits remain elusive, companies have to make tough cuts. Back in the driver’s seat is Mick Hewitt, who co-founded the company in 2009 and served as its first CEO. He adds: “As a venture-funded company, there’s been a decision to get to profitability in the next nine to 12 months.”

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Capstone Sells Digital Reading Platform, myON to Private Equity Firm

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In 2011, the company launched myON as a digital service with roughly 1,000 digital titles on the platform. Much of the momentum behind myON’s launch was spurred by the popularity of iPads, recalls Todd Brekhus, myON’s President, who joined Capstone in 2009 to expand its digital offerings. Capstone provides the rest.)

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Here Are the 10 Michelson Runway Startups Vying For Future Funders

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But the latest cohort at Michelson Runway, an startup accelerator geared towards higher-ed companies, highlights a broader approach to innovation in education. The 10 groups presenting Wednesday were the accelerator’s second cohort, and 14 companies have gone through the program so far.

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Inside a Preschool That Treats the Youngest Victims of the Opioid Crisis

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The program is unique to Ohio, but in communities all over the country that have been ravaged by the opioid crisis, educators and health professionals have mobilized to establish their own homegrown programs to support children impacted by the drug epidemic. Alexa Bihner and Ryder put away toys before bed time.

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Education for Hope and Healing - a #learningrevolution Mini-Conference on June 4th

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To make sure your computer or mobile is configured for Zoom, please visit zoom.us/test. 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. PLATFORM: The mini-conference platform is Zoom.

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Ed Tech News, a New Podcast, and the Hack Education Roundup!

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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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