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8 Ways to Engage Every Learner [Free Webinar on Demand]

The CoolCatTeacher

As we prepare for school, learning the current best practices and edtech apps is a great way to get excited (and save time.) The Social Media Inspired Class by Erica Aguirre. This presentation has been fun to create and update based upon what I’ve learned since so many things changed in March 2020. by LaNesha Tabb.

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Arkansas’ LISA Academy Renews Partnership with Global Edtech Leader Supporting Student Success

eSchool News

Charlotte, NC — Arkansas’ LISA Academy public charter school district today announced the renewal of its partnership with worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education. Discovery Education is the global edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place. Mystery Science. Discovery, Inc.

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The Summer of COVID-19 Presents a Unique Opportunity for Education Companies

Edsurge

As we inch toward summer, no one quite knows what’s going to happen during the 2020-2021 school year. For companies that target teachers, this is a good time to do some contingency planning as well—to be ready to assist educators no matter what scenario they find themselves in come fall.

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Education Is the New Healthcare, and Other Trends Shaping Edtech Investing

Edsurge

In bringing affordable education to the workplace, companies like InStride, Guild, Degreed and EdAssist are addressing the biggest issues in higher education: career relevance and student debt. hours on social media. A recent study by the University of Pennsylvania, only 30 percent of edtech licenses are actually used.

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4 ways we can use edtech for engaging, high-quality learning experiences

eSchool News

Edtech is booming, with 40 times more venture capital invested in the sector in 2021 than in 2010. There is no question that edtech has brought new ways to support the learning process and was used extensively by schools to connect remotely to students who could not attend classes in-person during the worst parts of the pandemic.

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Coronavirus FAQ: Everything Schools and Companies Need and Want to Know

Edsurge

Rebecca Koenig (March 16, 2020) Administration and Leadership How is all this being negotiated with teachers unions? Rebecca Koenig (March 16, 2020) How will this affect teacher pay? There are efforts to collect and share offerings from companies that want to help impacted schools. Don’t Pitch Them Right Now.

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Clearlake Capital-Backed Discovery Education to Acquire DreamBox Learning? 

eSchool News

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education , a global education technology company backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. and TPG’s The Rise Fund will retain minority stakes in the company. and TPG’s The Rise Fund will retain minority stakes in the company. DreamBox Learning’s current investors Elliott Investment Management L.P.

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