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Pearson Sells Mixed Reality Learning Unit to a New Company, GIGXR

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As Pearson resumes its education technology investment activity, the publisher is also divesting other edtech assets at the same time. 16, Pearson announced the first two deals made by its recently formed venture fund , which invested $4.2 All 16 staff formerly on that Pearson team will make the transition to the new company.

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Earnings Roundup: How Public Edtech Companies Fared Following the Outbreak

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For instance, education companies that rely on corporate customers may take a hit, as those clients look to cut costs. While COVID-19 hit at the tail end of the first quarter, some publicly traded education companies already reported an impact on their Q1 2020 earnings. The company reported cash and cash equivalent of $151.5

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The Next Wave of Edtech Will Be Very, Very Big — and Global

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Braced for the next wave of edtech? The most recent player to step into the edtech spotlight is India’s Byju’s. The privately held company, which has raised $2.7 alone; that means the company has at least another half billion dollars at the ready. We used to think about edtech globalization in one way—from the U.S.

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With Tech, the Class of 2020 Graduates on Screen and Via Streams

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Pearson Online Academy will celebrate graduation this year the same way it always does: virtually. The big difference this year is that Pearson Online won’t be alone. MORE ON EDTECH: Learn about the tech that can help English language learners graduate. Names will be called, just as in a traditional graduation.”.

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With Tech, the Class of 2020 Graduates on Screen and Via Streams

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Pearson Online Academy will celebrate graduation this year the same way it always does: virtually. The big difference this year is that Pearson Online won’t be alone. MORE ON EDTECH: Learn about the tech that can help English language learners graduate. Names will be called, just as in a traditional graduation.”.

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With Tech, the Class of 2020 Graduates on Screen and Via Streams

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Pearson Online Academy will celebrate graduation this year the same way it always does: virtually. The big difference this year is that Pearson Online won’t be alone. MORE ON EDTECH: Learn about the tech that can help English language learners graduate. Names will be called, just as in a traditional graduation.”.

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With Tech, the Class of 2020 Graduates on Screen and Via Streams

EdTech Magazine

Pearson Online Academy will celebrate graduation this year the same way it always does: virtually. The big difference this year is that Pearson Online won’t be alone. MORE ON EDTECH: Learn about the tech that can help English language learners graduate. Names will be called, just as in a traditional graduation.”.

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