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Ed tech companies promise results, but their claims are often based on shoddy research

The Hechinger Report

Examples from The Hechinger Report’s collection of misleading research claims touted by ed tech companies. All three of these companies try to hook prospective users with claims on their websites about their products’ effectiveness. Some companies are trying to gain a foothold in a crowded market. Video: Sarah Butrymowicz.

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7 Mindsets Launches App Focused on Mindsets Learning and Well-being for Educators, Students and Families

eSchool News

The company is committed to its mission of driving greater success, happiness, overall well-being and improving school climate and culture. The app, the first of its kind for the company, will provide a comprehensive introduction to the 7 Mindsets for those looking to improve and enhance their personal well-being.

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CTE advocates want more funding as demand increases

eSchool News

However, data on student outcomes is still unclear, even as school districts like Chicago and across the country continue to invest in CTE programs. Skertich said companies are reaching out to his school district to see which students can work in the field after completing the two-year program. “We It’s about workforce skills.

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Digital Courseware Provider Top Hat Gets $130M and a New CEO

Edsurge

Another balding founder of a tech company is passing the baton off to a successor. No, this is not the same shellshock as Jeff Bezos’ resignation letter, nor is the company anywhere as big as Amazon. His successor will be Joe Rohrlich, who previously served as chief revenue officer for Bazaarvoice, an e-commerce analytics company.

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Tech Access in Schools: Making Edtech Accessible to All

Digital Promise

Access to technology for all students is a major goal for many schools, companies, and organizations—yet access is only part of the equation. Once an educational technology (edtech) tool is in a school, the hard work is just beginning due to a number of potential hurdles and challenges that leadership and educators need to overcome.

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Schoolzilla Acquires Decision Science Labs to Help Districts Make Smarter Spending Choices

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But it boasts a voracious appetite when it comes to ingesting education data and, now, another company. helps district leaders track how their schools are spending money and how those dollars impact student outcomes. The company has raised $1 million in venture funding since launching in June 2014. Schoolzilla is not a monster.

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Instructure Acquires MasteryConnect for $42.5 Million to Expand K-12 Footprint

Edsurge

Instructure , the publicly traded company best known for its learning management systems (LMS) Canvas and Bridge, has agreed to acquire a fellow Salt Lake City-based education technology company, MasteryConnect , for $42.5 The company claims users in more than 14,000 U.S. The company claims users in more than 14,000 U.S.

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