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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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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators

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Hatcher’s guidance, Akron Public Schools partnered with Edmentum to integrate cutting-edge learning technologies, harnessing their full potential to enhance learning outcomes. Our online school and EdOptions Academy, Edmentum Services, has really provided us with the flexibility to meet the needs of families as soon as they arrive.

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

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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. This rule, he says, should apply to both for-profit companies and revenue generating nonprofits.

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

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However, BMO Capital Markets’ 17th Annual Back to School Conference is the kind of event your boss’s boss attends. Based Education Technology Companies (2011-2016). BMO cites research from Gartner, a business-technology research firm, which estimates that these companies will see more than $11.6 billion in venture funding.)

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17 Hero Awards finalists demonstrate their commitment to education

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Nominee: Laura Johnson , Apex Learning Virtual School Nominated by: Edmentum. As a certified teacher through Edmentum’s Apex Learning Virtual School (ALVS), Laura Johnson is dedicated to ensuring every student thrives in a virtual environment. Many schools found themselves having to adapt to a virtual setting to survive.

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Hero Awards finalists: 18 schools and educators dedicated to learning

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Whether it was participating in device-day pickup or hosting and coordinating meet-the-teacher drive-throughs, the entire district staff stepped up to provide for nearly 61,000 students. The district also holds several events inviting staff to learn about technology tools and strategies for the classroom.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

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Without revenue the company will go away. Or the company will have to start charging for the software. Or it will raise a bunch of venture capital to support its “free” offering for a while, and then the company will get acquired and the product will go away. And “free” doesn’t last. Wedge Tailed Green Pigeon.

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