Edsurge

AUGUST 31, 2020

As it turns out, the company wasn’t done fundraising. Capitalizing on increased usage seems to be the formula among edtech companies seeking new money this year. Companies like Coursera, which helps universities build and access online courses, have ridden the momentum from new registrations to secure a $130 million investment in July.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2021

When colleges in the California State University system sent students home from campus in spring 2020, it quickly became clear that some students lacked reliable access to the internet or computers through which to participate in their pandemic-era emergency remote courses.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2022

Less than a third of high school juniors and seniors reported that they felt prepared to compare financial institutions and select one that best meets their needs (32 percent). EVERFI collected anonymous survey responses from students who participated in one of three EVERFI financial education courses during the 2020-2021 school year.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

According to BOOKR Kids Founder and Chief Executive Officer Dorka Horvath, BOOKR Class underscores the unique effectiveness of ability digital media as ESL learning tools for the classroom. Immersive and interactive, digital learning tools can encourage new levels of creativity and concentration in the classroom,” said Horvath.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2023

Driven by their vision to create 21st century learning environments that offer opportunities for all students to pursue higher education and develop skills that meet workforce needs while producing informed, conscientious, and productive citizens who give back to their community, GCSS fosters a culture of continuous assessment and improvement.

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Classroom Social Media EdTech Assessment 94

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 27, 2018

Pause a second and think about companies such as Uber and Airbnb. respectively by 2020. High-quality digital learning content. Digital learning content and tools that can be used to design and deliver engaging and relevant learning experiences. These numbers are predicted to increase to 49.7%

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2021

Future of School (FoS) today announced that Microsoft has joined as a partner in the Resilient Schools Project (RSP) to provide access to valuable training sessions from Microsoft Store aimed to support educators with remote and hybrid learning. Maintaining a focus on meeting the needs of those who matter the most in schools—students.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 21, 2020

companies like Coursera are raising hundreds of millions at billion-dollar valuations. It proves that there is appetite among investors for helping education companies serving the European market.” Source: Brighteye Ventures: “ The European EdTech Funding Report 2020.” In the U.S., As in the U.S.,

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Kahoot , an Oslo-based developer of a digital quiz tool popular with teachers, just started making money this year. But a recent investment from one of the biggest names in the entertainment business is valuing the company in the hundreds of millions. TechCrunch reports that the deal gives the company a $376 million valuation.

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Company Strategy Report Mobility 119

Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2020

Even without a pandemic, Instructure faced a transformative 2020. The learning management system provider—best known for its Canvas product popular among colleges—is officially under private equity ownership. To meet the expectation of demands is priority,” Benson says. “I The company is also on the search for a new CFO.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 1, 2022

Today, Dean Shareski, the author of Embracing a Culture of Joy brings his perspective to the challenges of modern living and learning. Dean Shareski is a Senior Partnership Consultant for Advanced Learning Partnerships supporting districts and schools throughout North America in digital transformation.

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eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, March 3, 2022) — Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support Women’s History Month observances nationwide. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc.,

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Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2021

The survey from the College Innovation Network asked nearly 700 students enrolled at four higher ed institutions to answer questions about what online learning has been like for them during the 2020-21 academic year. and meeting them there,” she says.

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EdTech Survey Laptops Online Learning 165

eSpark

AUGUST 4, 2021

The seven elements of eSpark’s Theory of Learning are each backed by rigorous educational studies to ensure academic growth and retention for every student. “At At eSpark we care deeply about providing a high-quality educational experience that meets the unique needs of all learners.

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Competency Based Learning EdTech Online Learning Digital Learning 52

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2019

It’s estimated that by 2020, two-thirds of jobs will require a postsecondary degree, but only 6 percent of incarcerated individuals in the U.S. New momentum, she adds, is driven largely by the federal Second Chance Pell program that was introduced in 2015 and recently extended through 2020. Several have started their own companies.

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Technology Laptops Education Blackboard 134

edWeb.net

JUNE 4, 2021

Even start-up companies should perform some form of research to show that their product can meet students’ and teachers’ needs. Professional learning needs are changing too. Dr. Evans serves on several boards and advisory councils and is a frequent speaker and writer on digital learning.

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Professional Learning Industry Survey Student Engagement 94

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Through this new collaboration, educators and students districtwide will receive access to a suite of Discovery Education’s award-winning digital learning resources. is a multipronged approach that outlines five goals for PPS with specific objectives and action steps to ensure the school system meets those goals.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

When we posted our 2020 predictions on January 1 last year, we–along with the majority of the world–definitely didn’t anticipate the curveball that was (and continues to be) the global COVID-19 pandemic. 2020 has been called a dumpster fire, the worst year in recent memory, and more. education system.

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EdTech Digital Divide Broadband PresenceLearning 142

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

It is back to school time 2020 for many of us in the United States and beyond. Regardless of your districts approach, now is a time to facilitate the student centered learning that Project Based Learning makes possible. Perhaps a digital learning journal could be employed to promote reflection. Thanks so much.

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Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment 192

Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2022

Once they sign up for courses, an assigned mentor is supposed to check in on them regularly—sometimes even weekly—through a call or text or video meeting. Those same questions prompted leaders at Georgia State to adopt some practices common to online-only institutions in spring 2020 when classes moved online.

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Student Engagement Course System Groups 178

Edsurge

MAY 28, 2020

About 375,000 students in 32 states are enrolled in statewide online schools, many of which are operated as charter schools or run by Education Service Provider companies such as K12 Inc. and Pearson, reports the Snapshot 2020 annual report from the Digital Learning Collaborative. McGhee says.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Discovery Education and leading corporate and community partners are partnering to offer engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support National STEM Day observances. from Boeing and Discovery Education offers hands-on learning experiences for students in grades 6-12.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 9, 2020

Hard choices have been made to close schools very quickly and as a result, teachers and central office staff have been hurriedly creating websites, distance learning opportunities and even physical packets of worksheets so our students and parents are not only informed but so that learning is able to continue. Only you know.

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Learning Social Media Meeting Microsoft 58

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Want to learn more about Seattle’s burgeoning edtech scene? EdSurge will be hosting hundreds of local teachers and administrators, along with dozens of edtech companies from around the country, at our Summit on Dec. The event is free for all educators—sign up here!

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EdTech Accessibility Policies Equity of Access 126

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Kids CoLab helps students target areas of need, build 21st-century skills with hands-on and digital learning. Nine New Jersey elementary middle school students are joining forces with Pearson designers and developers to help the company design features for digital learning solutions. million STEM jobs in the U.S.

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Pearson STEM Digital Learning Groups 40

EdNews Daily

MARCH 22, 2019

By 2016, most schools and districts were in a buying mode, scooping up vast amounts of digital curriculum, but not always with the necessary tactical maps behind them, or a plan to administer cost negotiations with the thousands of publishers or a proper vetting of the purchased or custom home-built digital learning objects.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

This past year presented numerous challenges for educators, leaving many of us scrambling to do our best to meet the rising needs with limited time and resources – which isn’t sustainable. Throughout the year, we’ve seen districts and edtech companies fall victim to these attacks, compelling districts to adopt a defensive stance.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

Marketplace K-12

APRIL 21, 2016

” For literacy, he said he favors products like ThinkCERCA that “meets kids where they are” and helps them with writing. One approach that would accelerate the promise of personalized learning, he said, “would be deeper engagement” between teachers and entrepreneurs. Billion Market Predicted.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2023

Companies are encouraged to nominate the schools and districts using their products and services–this offers a chance to share success stories and impart valuable lessons learned with the education community. Our entire partnership has really helped our district to continue to thrive. NWEA MAP points on average.

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Edmentum Digital Divide Professional Learning Industry 86

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

GoGuardian, a K-12 EdTech company dedicated to maximizing each student’s learning potential by providing solutions that enable more productive and safer digital learning, today announced a merger with Pear Deck, an award-winning and market-leading student engagement platform.

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Classroom Outcomes Company Digital Learning 112

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

After months of research and a successful pilot, the district chose enVision to be that core mathematics curriculum because of its rigor, digital learning components, and engaging lessons. During a district board meeting, Ms. Joey carefully tailored curriculum pathways to meet students’ needs.

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Education Advocacy EdTech Elementary 125

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Since the shift to remote learning in spring 2020, schools in the U.S. have received billions of dollars in combined donations and gifts from private companies and individuals. Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Twitter, gave $10 million to a single school district in California, aimed at closing digital disparities.

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Technology E-rate Laptops Digital Divide 174

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

This past year presented numerous challenges for educators, leaving many of us scrambling to do our best to meet the rising needs with limited time and resources – which isn’t sustainable. Throughout the year, we’ve seen districts and edtech companies fall victim to these attacks, compelling districts to adopt a defensive stance.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

But a recent reorganization of the NSF’s grantmaking portfolio and personnel has raised concerns about whether that support will continue—especially after a dozen edtech companies that recently applied for funding said they were all unfairly rejected. The NSF is one of 12 federal departments and agencies that participate in this program.

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EdTech Robotics Education Company 139

Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Since launching at the start of 2020, the Austin, Texas-based startup has partnered with over 20 colleges and more than 1,000 students. Podium's premise is simple: offer online classes, with sophisticated design and production, taught by leading experts in technology fields that are attractive to companies hiring in the modern jobs market.

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Education Company Data STEM 162

eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

As Jones County leaders will tell you, this dynamic, one-stop-shop of connected solutions and professional learning services positioned the district well to face the unique challenges presented by COVID-19 and the 2020-2021 school year. Many schools found themselves having to adapt to a virtual setting to survive.

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Education Edmentum Epson Elementary 106

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Our online school and EdOptions Academy, Edmentum Services, has really provided us with the flexibility to meet the needs of families as soon as they arrive. She has spent numerous hours advocating for school libraries at the state level with many trips to the state capitol to meet with lawmakers. Dr. Dana T.

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