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Codecademy, an Early (and Now Profitable) Pioneer of Coding Education, Raises $40M in New Funding

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And its announcement of a $40 million Series D round, led by Owl Ventures, is recognition of years of growth at the forefront of programming education. Founded in 2011, the New York-based company has built a hugely popular training platform that has helped millions of students learn to code over the last decade.

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9 Good Online Math Tutoring Websites for Kids and Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Access to online learning materials helps students manage their work/study schedules more effectively. Brighterly.com Educators at Brighterly are committed to providing only the most incredible learning opportunities for children. Chegg Chegg is a website and app where students can access a wide range of resources.

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EdSurge HigherEd Year in Review: Our Top Higher Education Stories of 2018

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While not quite the “Year of the MOOC,” 2018 saw a resurgence in interest around the ways these massive open online courses are delivering free (and more often these days, not free) online education around the world, and how these providers are increasingly turning to traditional institutions of learning.

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Earnings Roundup: How Public Edtech Companies Fared Following the Outbreak

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It’s often said that education is counter-cyclical to the market, especially during times of economic downturns. But not all sectors of the market follow that rule, says Jeff Silber, a managing director at BMO Capital Markets who follows the education industry. Chegg The bottom line: Chegg’s first quarter delighted investors.

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Byju’s Becomes an Edtech ‘Decacorn’ After Fundraise from Mary Meeker’s Bond Capital

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Indian online education startup Byju’s, which already reached the billion-dollar valuation from private investors in 2018, can now claim a new distinction: “decacorn.” And as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused financial distress in many other industries, “education has emerged as a very interesting option for them to deploy capital in.”

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Best Second Jobs for Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

This blog post is dedicated to all my fellow educators who are considering a second job. From online tutoring and freelance writing to educational consulting and beyond, I’ll highlight opportunities that not only align with our teaching skills but also offer flexibility and fulfillment. Summer Camp Instructor Conclusion 1.

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Another problem with shifting education online: cheating

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Ninety-three percent of instructors think students are more likely to cheat online than in person , according to a survey conducted in May by the publishing and digital education company Wiley. Many colleges and universities moved ahead with online testing without supervision to save money.

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