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Tennessee Gives Pearson ‘Emergency’ Test Scoring Contract, Seeks New Vendor

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Pearson has been awarded a contract worth about $18.5 The new seven-month contract with Pearson was finalized using an emergency procurement process after the education department collaborated with the state’s central procurement office, according to a “Frequently Asked Questions” document the department released.

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LearnWith.AI Launches TeachTap, the first AI-powered learning app for AP exam prep and high school courses

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Everything is aligned to the relevant standards, and the AI learns about you as you go, so it knows how to guide you through the areas that need the most work,” said Farina. Pearson Edgington, a high school senior who piloted TeachTap, shared his experience: “TeachTap made studying for my AP exams actually fun and interesting.

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‘Back to School’ Hijinks and Lessons for the Education Industry

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But to the BMO’s annual education industry conference, where company executives, investors, bankers and financiers of all stripes descended in their suits and slacks (but very few ties). On the agenda were one-on-one interviews with company CEOs and panel discussions on opportunities and challenges in different markets. Viva Amtrak!

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Where in the World Is Planet3? An Educational Gaming CEO Seeks His Second Act

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But at an all-hands meeting at the company’s Washington, D.C. Some employees hoped the company could turn around and stayed on without pay. “We have adopted the standards while 21 states have standards based on the framework. Fundraisers Sidelined There was just one problem—the company needed more money.

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Combined, Faria and Rubicon will serve over 10,000 schools in 130 countries with curriculum support for over 600 academic standards. SPLUNK AND PEARSON CERTIFICATION EXAM PROGRAM UPDATE ( www.splunk.com ) & ( www.pearsonvue.com ) Pearson VUE has entered into an agreement with Splunk Inc.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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” Via The Chronicle of Higher Education : “George Mason’s President Says Some Donor Agreements Fell ‘Short’ of Academic Standards.” “ Are Edtech Companies Doing Enough to Protect Student Privacy? Digital training company QuizRR has raised $1.3 ” asks Inside Higher Ed.

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