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Why I'm Still Bullish About the State of Edtech

Edsurge

Credly, for example, was acquired for $200 million in January 2022, which represented a valuation multiple of 15.1x Chegg (NYSE: CHGG) is down 43.8 We wouldn’t be surprised if 2U or Chegg were taken private in the next year, since both companies have strong fundamentals and exceptional human capital. LTM revenue.

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Why Your Financial Advisor Doesn’t Recommend Edtech Stocks

Edsurge

I think you’re wrong, so I propose a bet: We’ll both invest in a basket of stocks on January 1, 2012—mine representing the edtech industry, and yours the whole economy. Back in 2012, there were seven companies that fell into this category. a share in May 2016, it was down 88 percent from January 2012. Cambium Learning Group.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

You can read the series here: 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019. 3D printing, The Economist pronounced in 2012 , was poised to bring about the third industrial revolution. (I Certainly “free” works well for cash-strapped schools. Textbook Publishers vs. Boundless. 3D Printing. I know, I know.

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