Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2019

“We are both pursuing the same goal,” says Sphero CEO Paul Berberian, which he describes as providing students with playful tools that nurture creativity as they learn to use and build with technology. Sphero has received just north of $120 million since its start in 2010; littleBits, founded a year later, has secured $62 million.

Robotics 121

Robotics Company Common Core Academic Standards 121

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2018

Imagine is owned by Weld North Education, a private equity firm that has amassed a portfolio of more than 10 education technology companies over the years. curriculum market shifted towards purchasing materials aligned materials to Common Core and state academic standards, the organization began building new offerings based on these U.S.

Kaplan 64

Kaplan Common Core Education Company 64

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Across the country, kindergarteners are pressured to meet academic standards that both teachers and experts say many kids are developmentally not ready for. Children were encouraged to grow and flourish in this free form, play-based environment. By contrast, most kindergarten classrooms today look very different.

Meeting 218

Meeting Academic Standards Classroom Assessment 218

Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2016

MasteryConnect aims to help teachers plan lessons and track how students perform against academic standards. Between 2010 to 2015, venture capitalists poured $2.3 He adds: “As a venture-funded company, there’s been a decision to get to profitability in the next nine to 12 months.” billion in U.S.

EdTech 114

EdTech Company Academic Standards Industry 114

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 19, 2021

The role of technology. But educators say that technology by itself isn’t what makes Lindsay’s model work. It’s the combination of its personalized pedagogical approach combined with technology. The number of students proficient on California’s academic standards increased from 26 percent in 2014-15 to 47 percent in 2018-19.

Online Learning 128

Online Learning How To Competency Based Learning Learning 128

Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2017

Then in 2010, after two years of research, Sanborn implemented a district-wide shift. Rethinking Success in a Supportive Climate As a first step, Sanborn ditched its traditional, letter-based grading system and instead adopted a set of rubrics that reflect a student’s competency on state and district academic standards.

Assessment 76

Assessment Elementary System Academic Standards 76

The Hechinger Report

MAY 21, 2016

Since Kentucky became the first state to adopt the Common Core in 2010, the achievement gap between students with disabilities and their nondisabled peers has widened slightly – despite sweeping expectations the more rigorous standards would help eliminate disparities in academic performance. But we do.”.

Common Core 53

Common Core Education Tablets Academic Standards 53