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Aperture Education Wins 2021 EdTech Breakthrough Award

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June 9, 2021) — Aperture Education, the leading provider of researched-backed social and emotional learning (SEL) assessments for K-12 schools, was named a winner in the EdTech Breakthrough Awards for its high school SEL solution. Charlotte N.C. The full list of winners can be viewed at [link].

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The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education

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The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education Persons with disabilities may struggle with coordination problems, short attention spans, and limited mobility, which may or may not be obvious. million students with disabilities for the school year 2021 to 2022. How do you create one in your class or school?

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29 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021

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We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2021. We are hopeful that, when the pandemic lifts, we can welcome a return to hands-on, collaborative, creative technology education in 2021. Collin Earnst, CEO, LearnWell.

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How did the pandemic impact students’ social capital?

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In 2021, nonprofit think tank Brookings Institution published “How We Rise,” which analyzes findings from a survey developed by research partner Econometrica to assess how individuals’ education, job, and housing networks impacted their chances of economic mobility.

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Digital Signage Growth Helps K–12 Schools Get Their Messages Out

EdTech Magazine

A recent report from Technavio found that revenue from digital signage in the education market is expected to grow 10 percent by 2021. notifications about curriculum, assessments and emergency situations during regular school hours. Mobile Integration Engages Digital Natives. How Schools Use Digital Signage.

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Duolingo IPO Shows Investors Think Edtech Is Still Growing.

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billion—which is a good moment to reflect on how mobile learning has entered classrooms and how the company has expanded from just an app. And Urdan says Duolingo brought a mobile-first approach to the sector. million in the three months ended March 31, 2021, representing 97% period-over-period growth. million and $15.8

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Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center Named 2021 CODiE Award Finalist for Best College & Career Readiness Solution

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Infobase, esteemed provider of the Infobase Media Cloud and the Infobase Learning Cloud, today announced that Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center was named a 2021 SIIA CODiE Award finalist in the “Best College & Career Readiness Solution” category. It was built with 21st-century trends in careers, education, and employment top of mind.