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Edmentum to Acquire Apex Learning, an Industry Leader in Virtual and Hybrid Learning for Middle and High School Students

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Minneapolis June 22, 2021 – Edmentum (edmentum.com ), a global pioneer in education technology, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Apex Learning, a Seattle-based industry leader in digital curriculum and virtual learning with over 20 years of deep expertise providing high-quality, rigorous, and teacher-centered programs.

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What if we gave every teacher a work from home day?

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Teacher retention rates were already declining pre-pandemic, and the shortage of educators across roles may be widening. Educators want the same flexibility that’s traditionally more available to those in corporate settings.

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Strategy, Serendipity, Sleepless Nights: 3 Edtech CEOs on ‘Great Exits’

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At the time, he was part of PLATO Learning, a school instructional software vendor now known as Edmentum. PLATO had reportedly spent about $50 million to buy another company to expand the school grades it serviced. Brekhus is a seasoned survivor of education mergers and acquisitions.

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Edtech CEOs Seek to Change the ‘Adversarial Narrative’ With Public School Teachers

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There are not too many education conferences that flip the script and let CEOs grill investors with questions. According to the BMO Capital Markets Education Training Report, investments in education technology are projected to rebound after a sluggish 2016. Based Education Technology Companies (2011-2016).

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When Is It Okay for Public School Officials to Attend Tech-Funded Events?

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The education technology industry often gets flak for not seeking the perspectives of educators. So these days, companies, nonprofits and researchers make working closely with teachers and administrators as one of their main priorities. We have to do things differently,” Jamie Candee, CEO of Edmentum told the crowd.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators

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The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. The program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation.

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Sneak a peek at 8 eSN K-12 Hero Awards contenders

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The 2023 K-12 Hero Awards program is dedicated to recognizing the country’s best examples of K-12 success using innovative education technologies. Education professionals across K-12 departments are eligible for nomination, including IT, curriculum, instruction, and administration.