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Discovery Education Acquires Mystery Science in $140 Million Deal

Edsurge

And as it turns out, edtech companies are attracting a premium from buyers as well. The latest proof point is Mystery Science , a provider of elementary-grade science curriculum, which has been acquired by Discovery Education. elementary schools, according to Mystery Science co-founder Keith Schact.

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3 Ways to Stress Less in Today’s Classroom

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5 practical lessons for elementary classroom inclusion. Digital Equity: How to Understand The Problems Facing #Edtech. Stream by clicking here. Subscribe to the Show. Related Shows You May Like. Going hybrid or already have? Join the conversation. Equity Programs in New York State. Dr. Desiree Alexander – Bio as Submitted.

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Better Edtech Budgeting: How Yuma Elementary District Makes The Most of Its Money

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This case study was featured in Chapter 4 of EdSurge's "State of Edtech" report. During 2009, then-Superintendent Darwin Stiffler and Associate Superintendent Duane Sheppard of Yuma Elementary School District One in Arizona had just taken their positions and were trying to figure out how to meet students’ needs. The efforts paid off.

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Augmented Reality Lessons You Can Use Now

The CoolCatTeacher

In 2014, Mitch co-founded Edchat Interactive with Tom Whitby and Steve Anderson. Presently, beginning in January 2019, Mitch became US COO of 3DBear, a Finnish EdTech company that uses Augmented Reality to motivate students to engage and learn deeply. Mitch helps organizations succeed in the education market.

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5 Best Practices for STEM Education Spaces

EdTech Magazine

Research from School Library Journal indicates that maker activities at elementary and middle schools increased by 4 percent from 2014 to 2017. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! For its part, St. Thomas School Dedicates Space to Bolster STEM Learning.

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School’s Out for Summer. For AT&T’s Latest Edtech Cohort, Classes Have Just Begun

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Since its first cohort in 2015, AT&T’s edtech accelerator has graduated 27 companies and nonprofits. LearnPlatform, founded in 2014 and based in Raleigh, N.C., Once a crowded field, with more than a dozen options, many are no longer around. Among the casualties: Intel , Co.lab and the Jefferson Education Accelerator.

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4 K-12 Ed Tech Trends to Watch in 2018

EdTech Magazine

Here are some expert opinions on the four major trends of the year: SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Research from School Library Journal indicates that maker activities at elementary and middle schools increased by 4 percent from 2014 to 2017. Customer Focused. Buying Cycle.

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