Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

From bigwig financiers to bankers, along with heads of private and publicly-traded education technology companies, the gathering attracted around 900 attendees last week to share the opportunities and challenges in the industry this year. Based Education Technology Companies (2011-2016). billion in venture funding.)

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 19, 2016

Educational technology (edtech for short) can play a significant role in mitigating and solving this growing dilemma. An increasing amount of data around personalized educational models like "blended learning" and content-specific software suggests that edtech makes instruction in diverse classrooms more efficient.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2023

This certification was awarded by Digital Promise , a non-profit established by the US Congress in 2011 to develop research, practice, and technologies to drive education equity, in partnership with the EdTech Equity Project. SoapBox is a privacy-first and equity-by-design company. Learn more at www.SoapBoxLabs.com

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2017

Edtech, I believe, is going through a similar rebuilding moment powered by three trends: widely available infrastructure, the catalytic impact of spending by both the government and philanthropy in education, and—finally—the embrace of edtech by educational institutions and educators themselves. 2004-2011: Washington Leans In.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2021

The new financing allows the company to accelerate the growth of the digital offering of curriculum programs and teacher training to reach millions across the globe. We are not trying to “export” Finnish society or even the educational system as such, but the deep knowhow and methods about how children learn. About Practica Capital.

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Edsurge

JULY 11, 2019

When deciding whether a company is viable to be bought, CareMonkey president Peter Bencivenga says the magic number is 90 percent. That number refers to customer retention rate, and Bencivenga said he’s called off potential acquisitions when a company’s performance in this department isn’t up to snuff. We were doing $3.5

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They were the most powerful companies in education. They bought other companies to try to blend assessment and curriculum as they also continued publishing. On the other hand, companies like Curriculum Associates took the path of blended learning and have seen significant growth driven by a technology-first model.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

With extensive experience in finance and operations, Naseath, CPA, CFE and CISA, will further Osmo’s global growth, creating operational excellence across the company and scaling the company’s vision of making a broader impact to education. . Masters in Information Systems Management) and a B.S. He holds a M.I.S.M. About BYJU’S.

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Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2020

The learning management system provider—best known for its Canvas product popular among colleges—is officially under private equity ownership. One of the benefits of this change is a focus on long-term planning over displays of quarterly growth to impress shareholders, says Mitch Benson, the company’s chief product officer.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

In the heartland of America, one company is raising big bucks in a bid to capture this lucrative market. Louis-based company’s $50 million Series B round, which closed in November 2015. Already boasting 4,000 tutors covering 1,000 subjects, the company is on the hunt for more teachers.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 3, 2011

So here is my reflections on 2010 and my predictions for 2011. So education related companies are going to have to be innovative in the apps they create for these devices. This is basically a camera system that you connect to your Xbox and play games without an controller. My reflections on 2010, and my thoughts on 2011.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

In 2011, parent and computer engineer Anupama Vaid set out to build a solution to engage every family with school communications—and all in one place. Since the company’s founding by Vaid and her husband Sohit Wadhwa a decade ago, ParentSquare has become the premier unified school-home engagement platform for K-12 education.

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eSchool News

MAY 29, 2023

The 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge Alumni Grants Program recipients across three funding areas are as follows: Braeden Benedict is a 26-year-old from Missouri and a 2011 finalist. About Discovery Education Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.

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Education STEM EdTech Resources 103

Edsurge

DECEMBER 28, 2018

That’s why we’ve also highlighted a few here that we don’t want you to miss, from complicated community college turnarounds to where IKEA and edtech overlap. How the Company Aims to Catch Tutoring Requests That Go Too Far. Here’s a look at how the education company is responding. 2018’s Top 10 Countdown: HigherEd Edition 10.

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MOOC Coursera Chegg Pearson 120

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Learning Management Systems With learning management systems now installed at nearly all higher education institutions here and abroad, instructors can create course materials, assess student progress and generate custom exams. Some of the systems also offer video editing, recording and screen downloading options.

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Online Learning MOOC Learning Coursera 130

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Tan was also involved in product launches for a cloud-based open robotic fleet management platform, an AI-powered IoT platform, a smart camera system using Edge intelligence, and an immersive 3D physical security management system. Osmo is an award-winning STEAM brand, wholly owned by BYJU’S, the leading global edtech company.

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Robotics Epson Learning Software 60

TeacherCast

JULY 18, 2022

As the legend goes … It was the middle of the night on July 11, 2011. The other day, I was having a planning meeting with a company about a future project. Step 4: Your Brand Belongs to YOU… not EdTech. Step 5: Family First … EdTech Second. Step 1: You Have to Start Somewhere. Step 3: Diversify Your Portfolio.

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Edcamps Learning EdTech Microsoft 143

Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2018

based company. The system guides pupils through how to offer constructive feedback to their peers. Other companies like Turnitin and WriteLab have turned to machine-learning technology to automate writing feedback. That company was acquired by Sylvan Learning , the tutoring franchise, last year.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Both companies trace their lineage to top-pedigree universities: Carnegie grew out of research on computer-based instructional systems started by Carnegie Mellon researchers. Carnegie Learning is best known for its intelligent math system, Cognitive Tutor, developed in the 1980’s. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

The board of learning management system provider Instructure is open to taking the publicly traded company private. In a statement Thursday , Instructure said it may sell to a strategic partner or continue as a standalone public company as part of an exploration of “strategic alternatives in order to maximize shareholder value.”

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Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2018

What are the edtech trends to watch this year, and what are the key takeaways from 2017? edtech companies raised about $1.2-billion That’s the second-highest tally since 2011, which is when EdSurge started counting these numbers. I think the bar is a lot higher for edtech companies to raise money now.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 13, 2016

If the views expressed by leading edtech companies are any indication, the race to become the first 'Netflix of Education' is gathering steam. One feature of Netflix in particular seems to have captured the imagination of edtech companies. Netflix just wants you happy and watching more movies. References Bjork, E.

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Education Udemy EdTech E-rate 60

Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2017

Since its launch in 2011, the company’s communication app has amassed more than 20 million users—none of whom had to pay a dime. Patience and money burn quickly in this business, but now the company has something serious to sell. The company would take a 5 percent cut of all transactions. That didn’t pan out.

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TeacherCast

JULY 18, 2022

Step 1: You Have to Start Somewhere As the legend goes … It was the middle of the night on July 11, 2011. Step 3: Diversify Your Portfolio The other day, I was having a planning meeting with a company about a future project. Step 5: Family First … EdTech Second I am extremely lucky. They all want one thing.

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Edcamps Learning EdTech Microsoft 88

Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2020

An influential investor advisory firm has recommended that Instructure shareholders vote against a proposal to take the publicly-traded learning management system provider private for about $2 billion, according to an article from Reuters. that often listen to advisory firms like ISS and Glass Lewis,” Jaluria said in an email.

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Blackboard LMS Company Data 78

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

based company back in 2011, Scoresby’s been driving towards this goal in a number of ways. In 2014, the company launched StudentForms to bring financial aid forms online for institutions. Scoresby isn’t shy about his company’s strategy: “Hopefully it’s clear, we want to affect the whole student finance lifestyle.”

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mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

JULY 21, 2013

There are the standard, popular subjects ( much like the subject categories of the Dewey Decimal System -- but I keep this reference to my librarian self ). It''s informative and entertaining and it was created by blur Group , a global technology company that specializes in ecommerce. People ask me about hashtags all the time.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2016

This is the first time that the company, which has raised $59.5 Since its launch in 2011, Remind has kept mum about plans to monetize. The company has accomplished that first task, having amassed more than 35 million teachers, parents and students, who together send about 250 million messages each month.

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Edmodo Company EdTech Strategy 60

Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 5, 2023

Compatibility: Ensure the software is compatible with your existing tools and systems, such as your content management system and digital distribution platform. Pressbooks Pressbooks is an open-source platform that has been around since 2011. Integration with a range of Learning Management Systems.

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eBook Software Industry Tools 52

Edsurge

MAY 12, 2017

The publisher co-led the New York City-based company’s $33 million Series D round in October 2011, hailed at the time as a strategic investment and a major vote of confidence in Knewton’s potential. Pearson’s decision to pull back from its Knewton partnership coincides with a broader retreat across the entire company.

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Knewton Pearson Adaptive Learning Company 81

Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2018

The “Netflix for education” analogy has become somewhat of a cliché for edtech companies using student data to recommend anything from courses to textbooks. So, with funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Denley built Degree Compass in 2011 as a way to alleviate that problem by suggesting what courses students should take.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2021

The year-over-year increase started to taper off [eventually], which actually was an interesting trend that I think a lot of folks have seen, primarily because I think the overall learning time in the system has gone down year-over-year. And then in 2015 or 2016, my assistant says, “Hey, this company wants to meet. I’m a big fan.”

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Khan Academy Learning Meeting Company 164

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

We started EdSurge in 2011 by focusing on K-12 education. In 2011, our attention was riveted by the entrepreneurial activity surrounding students in grades K through 12. In its current form, our higher-education system amplifies and solidifies national inequities, when it could do the opposite. Want to write? Let us know here.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2019

education technology companies raised $1.45 edtech startups in 2017. And that dip in dealflow has been happening in recent years: Investors are pouring more money into the edtech industry, but across fewer companies. For edtech companies able to show consistent growth and revenue, that should be welcome news.

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EdTech Company Industry Edmodo 149

Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2018

“It was about as big a mess as you can ever imagine,” says James Henry Russell, who left his previous role as superintendent of Texarkana Independent School District to become president of the college in 2011. Since those days though, Texarkana College has earned a new reputation. And he’s no stranger to the campus today.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2018

It’s not alone: the parent company that owns the for-profit Argosy University and Art Institutes, Dream Center Education Holdings LLC, is “ discontinuing campus-based programs ” at seven of its campuses in California. Yet last last year was a big one for edtech investment, according to Daniel DelaCruz of Dualboot Partners. In the U.S.

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Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

Ten years into his 12-year tenure as mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg and his then education chief, Joel Klein, kicked off a program that they hoped would transform education in the city by making schools “centres of innovation,” Bloomberg told the BBC back in 2011. He imagined a large district willing to take risks on new ideas. “We

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