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Wiley to Acquire Knewton’s Assets, Marking an End to an Expensive Startup Journey

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In the second eye-raising deal for the higher-ed publishing industry in as many weeks, Wiley, a major textbook publisher, has agreed to acquire the assets of Knewton, a provider of digital courseware and adaptive-learning technologies. Financial terms of the deal, which is expected to close by the end of May, were not shared.

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5 of the biggest education trends in 2024

eSchool News

The education industry has witnessed a rapid evolution in recent years , marked by new ideas and emerging technologies. In combination with online and blended learning, microschools have taken hold in the alternative education space, and we expect 2024 to be a big year of expansion for this learning approach.

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Meet NEO at ISTE 2018!

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For more than three decades, educators and education leaders have gathered at the ISTE conference to engage in hands-on learning, exchange ideas and network with like-minded thinkers seeking to transform learning and teaching. New features — Whenever we have a new addition to our system we can’t wait to share it with the world.

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The Impact of Technology on Education

eSchool News

This shift not only makes learning more engaging but also allows for more up-to-date and easily accessible information. Edtech has personalized the learning experience for K-12 students. Adaptive learning platforms and educational apps cater to individual learning styles and paces, enabling students to progress at their own rate.

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South Carolina Department of Education Selects DreamBox Learning® to Support COVID-19 Academic Recovery

eSchool News

DreamBox Learning ®, the K-8 digital math company that pioneered Intelligent Adaptive Learning technology, announced today that the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has selected DreamBox Learning Math to support teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigate student learning loss.

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For Back to School, Savvas Supports Educators and Students With Innovative Solutions to Maximize Personalized Learning

eSchool News

Whether delivered via visually engaging textbooks or powered by the most advanced digital technology on the award-winning Savvas Realize LMS, Savvas Learning Company’s rigorous, standards-aligned resources focus on putting the student at the center of learning. Personalized Learning in Action.

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Is 2023 the year of the microschool?

eSchool News

Their media-rich content presentations engage more than just the “bookish” children in a class; and they beat static textbooks hands down at providing students with basic feedback and adapting learning pathways based on their needs. Their ability to operate at a small scale, in turn, reduces the start-up barriers for microschools.

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