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Lego’s Parent Company Acquires Edtech Firm BrainPOP

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The company that owns Lego is diving headlong into K-12 education’s switch to digital. Kirkbi A/S, the private investment and holding company that owns a controlling stake in Lego, acquired the video animation company BrainPOP for $875 million. The deal was announced Tuesday. Lego owner Kirkbi is to acquire U.S.

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7 Edtech Trends to Watch in 2022: a Startup Guide for Entrepreneurs

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As we navigate the roadmap drawn by COVID-19, we know there will continue to be accelerated digital transformation and rapid innovation of education intended to positively impact student outcomes in 2022. To help early stage edtechs entering the market navigate this unique point in history, we have developed the 2022 EdTech Startup Guide.

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What Do K–12 IT Leaders Need to Know About Cyber Liability Insurance for School Districts?

EdTech Magazine

One school district in Illinois reported a 334% premium cost increase, and a Gallagher Report suggests this number isn’t out of the ordinary. The 2022 “Cyber Market Conditions” report indicates school districts may face a 100 to 300 percent increase in the cost of premiums if they don’t have “best in class” security controls in place.

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Richard Yu Explains Why online education is expected to grow in 2022

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Did you know that online education is expected to grow by 22% in 2022? According to the Babson Survey Research Group report, nearly one-third of all students now take at least one online course. The Growth Of Online Education In 2022. You won’t regret it. The Current State Of Online Education.

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PROOF POINTS: 2022 in review

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For my year-end post, I’m highlighting 10 of the most important Proof Points stories of 2022. Companies market 24/7 online tutoring services as “high-dosage” tutoring to help students catch up from pandemic learning losses. Supreme Court heard two affirmative action cases and it was my most read story of 2022. Happy New Year!

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edWeb 2022 Teacher Professional Learning Survey

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The survey was conducted in early February 2022. 2022 Key Takeaways from edWeb Teachers. 57% report that professional learning on edWeb impacts their students’ learning. 32% report that edWeb has had a schoolwide impact on student learning. For the full survey report, click the button below.

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School Counselor of the Year Reflects on What Students and Teachers Lost and Gained in 2022

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As 2022 turns into 2023, EdSurge asked educators and education leaders to share reflections on learning “lost” and “gained.” As our new normal continues on and we begin 2023, I’m reflecting on what my students and I lost in 2022—and what we’ve gained.