eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Riverside Insights ®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today announced that it won Best Accessibility Solution in the inaugural Excellence in Equity Awards program presented by the American Consortium for Equity in Education. ITASCA, Ill. This category is particularly meaningful to us. About Riverside Insights.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

NEW YORK PRNewswire/ — Today, Merlyn Mind, an AI company focused on building domain-specific AI platforms and solutions for improving human productivity, announced the launch of its AI-powered classroom solution, Merlyn Origin. Our first solution is Merlyn, the AI assistant for education.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2020

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. Companies that provide this assistance to teachers directly will be rich in prospects.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2020

At the heart of the case are so-called “inclusive access” programs. Under this model, college students don’t procure materials on their own, but instead pay a fee (sometimes added to their tuition bills) in exchange for access to a bundle of digital textbooks and courseware systems assigned for their classes. Cengage Learning Inc.,

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Debate about the fairness of online learning tends to revolve around technology access. And there are indeed sharp disparities in home access to computers and reliable broadband service. My company, StraighterLine , exists to help get students halfway through college by quickly and affordably completing their prerequisites.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Teachers and practitioners don’t get access to best practices that come from research, and we have to fix that. At the same time, companies are better able to articulate the intended educational outcomes of their product. Dr. KP Thai Director, Learning Sciences and Analytics, Age of Learning, Inc.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2023

What’s more, building an impactful education ecosystem involves the cohesive integration of several key components if teachers are to see improved student outcomes. Interactive and interesting content is an essential element to include in any classroom as it provides an engaging way for students to learn.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

So, it’s perhaps not surprising that there are game-based edtech companies hoping to leave a mark in classrooms. But all of the sudden, you might find that your company, and the world, is changing—and as a result, you might have to question, or change, those initial decisions. Playing games in the classroom is not a new concept.

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EdTech4Beginners

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Fortunately, employers can leverage accessible solutions, such as EdTech. These technologies can mitigate the talent shortage through the following means: Increases the accessibility of education. Various industries can access bigger talent pools, especially if educational programs are more inclusive.

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Edsurge

MAY 4, 2023

But ASU has an explicit mission to help more people access higher education — including, Austin says, students from low-income families and students from underrepresented minority groups. If experiences are robust and rich, they should result in similar or better outcomes,” Austin says.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices. However, true immersion is not guaranteed, and issues, such as accessibility, are always important to consider. However, making this kind of immersion accessible for everyone, regardless of their circumstances, is a major barrier that must be overcome.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

This is especially true during this pandemic, with learning disruptions causing some vulnerable and disadvantaged students to fall further behind than their peers,” said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company. About Savvas Learning Company. Yet identifying performance gaps can take up limited teaching time.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

Failure to help teachers navigate online teaching tools and understand how to maximize them to boost positive learning outcomes, edtech products won’t be successful. The digital divide in accessing learning and teaching tools and large gaps in teacher’s access to digital training are other areas of concern. Conclusion.

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Edsurge

MARCH 22, 2022

Some entrepreneurs and educators have seen Income Share Agreements , or ISAs, as a new way to improve diversity and access to higher education. I launched an Income Share Agreement (ISA) company in 2019. Our company survived, but our use of ISAs did not. Of course, there will be >0 companies that succeed using ISAs.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2021

Through strategic partnerships with universities, StraighterLine makes degree completion more affordable and accessible for pre-college, at-risk or stopped-out college students. The company has designed their entire program for students who juggle multiple priorities but are serious about continuing their education.

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EdTech4Beginners

JULY 21, 2023

On the flip side, this high demand also means an increase in the number of startups and new companies, making it a more competitive market. These profitable Edtech companies are pros at what it takes to position themselves as credible brands. A better outcome with time. Its adoption cuts across all sectors of the society.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2023

Offered by Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group company, LETRS professional learning programs provide educators with the deep knowledge required to be literacy and language experts in the science of reading. About Lexia Learning Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group company, is the structured literacy expert.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2019

As noted by MIT Technology Review , the rapid development and uptake of AI solutions has created an environment where companies may “obfuscate and oversell” AI abilities even as organizations race to implement new solutions and keep up with the competition. The challenge? Separating market interest from authentic impact.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

But today, Jesse, we really want to talk about what teachers have accessible for free honestly, a lot of teachers are losing access to a lot of different tools that they may have had available in the last few years. We hear all the time about schools losing access to these tools. Jesse Lubinsky And you know, I agree with you.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 14, 2022

But some advocates say that more-accessible tech platforms could be a key to changing that. The good news, according to Bell, is that college education and skills training—specifically the use of a white cane and braille—are associated with greater employment outcomes. The company, Clusive, Inc., The company, Clusive, Inc.,

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Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2023

Public and private edtech companies felt the pain of these poor results, announcing more than 8,000 layoffs in an industry that only employs about 100,000 people. Dozens of companies raised venture funding at equal or lesser values —“down rounds”— compared to rounds raised during the pandemic-induced edtech boom of 2020 and 2021.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 11, 2023

Drop the company name Instructure on the average educator and you may get a blank stare in return. Now mention the company’s flagship product Canvas and be ready for a flash of instant recognition. This was the first Innovations podcast recorded in person, but it certainly won’t be the last.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Although digital technologies hold great promise in the realm of education, access remains limited for many communities worldwide. One such company, Information Equity Initiative (IEI), is working to bridge the digital divide so that all students have access to educational information. households didn't have broadband access.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Meanwhile, with more than 11,000 ed tech products on the market and companies sometimes making extravagant claims about their effectiveness, it’s often impossible to determine which products work and which don’t. Because of these requirements, some companies opt out of partnering, said Ames. The onsite training is expensive.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Versions of that sales pitch echoed through the cavernous exhibit hall this week at one of the largest trade shows for tech companies selling to colleges. We walked the exhibit hall here looking for new ways that companies are offering this Big-Data-driven transformation. CHICAGO—Big Data will save you. Among them.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

To help schools, parents and caregivers meet the needs of their early learners and further empower their learning journey toward school readiness, Gale, a Cengage company has made major enhancements to Miss Humblebee’s Academy , its award-winning interactive online learning solution for children ages three to six. About Cengage and Gale.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The increasing digitalization of education has put even more emphasis on internet access in K–12 schools , leading more school districts, nonprofits and government agencies to invest in programs and services to ensure each student is connected. . Characterized by bandwidth of 100Kbps per student and one wireless access point per 1.5

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2023

“He brings a wealth of experience that will help Bluum continue to drive growth and innovation in the market and improve learning outcomes for all students.” Bluum was founded on the belief that access to education is the catalyst for human progress. I’m excited to be a part of the next chapter of growth and innovation at Bluum.”

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2022

In a deal quietly announced last week, K-12 educational software services company Renaissance Learning acquired Illuminate Education for an undisclosed amount. The deal was announced last Monday on both companies' sites and in an email sent to Illuminate customers. Why the pairing?

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 19, 2022

The plant is one of the largest owned by Abbott, one of just three companies that provides formula to low-income families through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Families who rely on WIC benefits make up about half of all baby formula recipients, according to the Washington Post.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2021

These CTE and elective courses add to the 150+ courses already available in the EdisonLearning library and expand schools’ access to well-rounded content to support students’ college, career, civic and life readiness. The company’s digital products and services boast decades of learning gains and achievement success.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) in early January announced 15 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator. Announced in October 2023, the AWS Education Accelerator supports edtech startups who are innovating to enhance the teaching and learning experience and improve educational outcomes. Oblio, Inc.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

By combining a social media-style interface with academically rigorous content, TeachTap makes learning more fun, efficient and accessible than ever before. TeachTap does not include access to external websites to ensure integrity in the material presented to students. Generative AI with guardrails LearnWith.AI

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

After the judges’ review, the winning nominees were selected based on outstanding achievement in supporting equitable opportunity and outcomes for all educators and learners. Educators and industry are on the same team, dedicated to the same mission of ensuring equitable opportunity for all learners. About the Excellence in Equity Awards.

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Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2022

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. This is an exciting time in the edtech industry, filled with endless opportunities for those looking to launch a new company.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 19, 2024

It has brought learners closer to texts, artifacts, and data, providing easy access to knowledge. Digital learning refers to the use of digital tools and technologies to improve learning outcomes. Introduce Digital Libraries eBooks and audiobooks as learning content tools are a great way to make education accessible for students.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

SchoolNow is an excellent addition to our recently launched student success platform, SchoolStatus, as both companies share the common goal of solving schools’ biggest challenges in communication and making it easier for schools to connect and engage with families,” said Russ Davis, CEO and founder of SchoolStatus.

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