Marketplace K-12

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Recent dealmaking news includes acquisitions by Apple and Excelligence Learning, and partnership between Pearson and Knewton. acquired the San Francisco-based startup that helps K-12 educators “use data to analyze the past, understand the present, and anticipate the future,” according to the company’s Twitter page.

Knewton 40

Knewton Pearson Adaptive Learning Company 40

Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Yet for Jamie Martin, the most daunting challenges also present the greatest opportunities. Pearson, through its Affordable Learning Fund , has also invested in several Africa-based education companies. In South Africa, the youth unemployment rate topped 50 percent in 2016. The magnitude of the problem may be disheartening.

EdTech 93

EdTech Pearson Company Industry 93

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

This past year presented numerous challenges for educators, leaving many of us scrambling to do our best to meet the rising needs with limited time and resources – which isn’t sustainable. For instance, traditionally static presentations can be infused with dynamic generative AI elements, fostering a more efficient and engaging experience.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2011

The call for presentations has been extended until October 31, and the event is highly inclusive so that we have real global participation. Last year we had presentations from 62 countries. The Rise of the Low-Cost Tablet & the Promise It May Hold for Learning BYOD: Does It Solve or Does It Worsen K-12 Tech Woes?

Knewton 43

Knewton Pearson E-rate Education 43

techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

It includes a variety of assessments, multiple-choice and claim-evidence-reasoning assessments, along with extensive support for teachers such as embedded professional development and instructional resources to support a differentiated learning experience for each student. Incorporating end user feedback, the 10.0 Illuminate 10.0

Epson 50

Epson Blackboard Pearson STEM 50

Hack Education

MAY 13, 2016

.” The Whiteboard Advisors’ latest “Education Insider” report ( PDF ) is on assessment trends, higher education, and the presidential campaigns. Testing, Testing… Via EdWeek’s Market Brief : “British Officials, Pearson Probe Effort to Leak Test Content.” ” asks Edsurge.

Education 52

Education Pearson Report MOOC 52

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

In 2012, Pearson, Cengage Learning, and Macmillan Higher Education sued Boundless Learning, claiming that the open education textbook startup had “stolen the creative expression of their authors and editors, violating their intellectual-property rights.” Pearson PARCC "Spies" on Students. Wedge Tailed Green Pigeon.

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Pearson MOOC Company Industry 145