Edsurge

MAY 24, 2017

We were victims of the FAFSA breach, now we are victims again with Edmodo. Most recently, one of the most widely-used education technology companies, Edmodo, had records for. Some districts also make schools report to credit agencies and offer reparations in the form of a credit monitoring service. We were victims of the.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 24, 2018

At this time of the year, some businesses are busy filing expenses and reports. And we’re filing stories that capture the essence of the edtech industry in 2018. But the edtech industry has hit some bumps along the way, wrestling with collateral concerns from the public spotlight over data privacy and security.

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Edsurge

MARCH 22, 2019

Among the graduates were a half dozen education technology companies. That also applies to “bootcamp” models of online learning, which made up half of the six edtech graduates. Here’s a glance at the newest players in the edtech industry. That’s one of the core philosophies behind his company, Edyst.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

From unencrypted browsing during a class activity to embedding videos into presentations, schools can inadvertently compromise student privacy by exposing them to tracking cookies, according to a recently issued report from the Consortium of School Networking. Best Practices to Keep Student Tracking to a Minimum. by Eli Zimmerman.

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The Innovative Educator

JUNE 29, 2014

Do you excel at using Edmodo? Wouldn’t it be great to have a direct connection to the people who work at the companies of the very resources you are using for teaching and learning? edtech Google in Education' Do you think PBS is the perfect platform for digital media content? I want more ».

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Ed Tech from the Ground Up

JUNE 30, 2016

When I worked as a public radio reporter, I rarely went to conferences or trade shows. As a small company it’s hard to be heard over the noise (and the smell of popcorn). The center of the exhibit hall has the most valuable real estate and the biggest companies and displays. Edmodo had a dancing logo (see photo).

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Edsurge

JUNE 28, 2018

Joining them were an additional 6,000 reps from companies big and small. Fractions covers math standards for grades 3-6 and features a storyline and what the company calls “personalized feedback” through an online tutor. The company describes it as a “digital, adaptive personalized learning solution.”

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Edsurge

APRIL 7, 2020

But for some for-profit companies, if they’ve never built the fundraising muscle and are now making their products free, I can see how this can be a very difficult time.” To support schools and families during this time—and perhaps build goodwill for sales prospects in the future—many companies are providing their services gratis.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

As schools and districts increasingly rely on digital tools, what have companies and districts learned about safeguarding sensitive information? Survivors from high-profile breaches at two education technology companies—Edmodo and Schoolzilla—shared what they learned at the SF Edtech Meetup on Sept.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2019

education technology companies raised $1.45 edtech startups in 2017. And that dip in dealflow has been happening in recent years: Investors are pouring more money into the edtech industry, but across fewer companies. For edtech companies able to show consistent growth and revenue, that should be welcome news.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In a report publicly released in October 2020 , the Government Accountability Office (GAO) counted 99 school data breaches over the past four years, from July 2016 to May 2020, that compromised the personal information of thousands of students in kindergarten through high school. The GAO counted that as one incident.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

If ASU+GSV Summit is the edtech industry’s playground for dealmaking, this is the VIP club for its financiers. Early-stage education entrepreneurs were also in short supply; word in the halls was that private companies were expected to be making $15 million-plus in revenue to get a formal invite. trillion will be spent on U.S.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 31, 2018

When I first started working as a tech reporter, I assumed – naively – that venture capitalists were smart people who did thorough research before funding a company. I assumed that they looked to see if the company could do what it promised – financially, technologically. One should be conscientious, as such.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

In addition, Alma will continue to provide its own set of robust reporting tools to meet many needs and budgets. This follows the company’s recent integrations with Canvas and Schoology and its OneRoster alignment. Software & Online ALMA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. HERO K12, BV INVESTMENT PARTNERS AND SCHOOLMINT ( herok12.com

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 20, 2018

shakeuplearning #edtech #gsuiteedu #teaching #k12 Click To Tweet. Or worse, the company went under, and the tool is no longer accessible. Think beyond using digital tools to complete only traditional assignments such as papers and reports. PRE-ORDERS START SOON (with a special BONUS)! Now, on with the show, y’all!

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Hack Education

APRIL 13, 2018

“Publishers Wiley , Cengage , Pearson and McGraw-Hill Education have won a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against a seller of fake textbooks ,” Inside Higher Ed reports. “ Can a For-Profit, Venture-Backed Company Keep OER Free – and Be Financially Sustainable? The company sells a tablet for use in prison.

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Hack Education

AUGUST 17, 2018

Wants to Hold Colleges Accountable by Reporting Graduates’ Earnings. billion over next decade,” Inside Higher Ed reports. Via The Washington Post : “ Maryland places DJ Durkin on administrative leave amid reports of football program’s toxic culture.” National) Education Politics. " But hey.

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Hack Education

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

“ Tax bill reflects rift between many Republicans and higher education,” The Washington Post reports. Restores Pell Eligibility to Nearly 300,000 Students,” The Chronicle of Higher Education reports. Mostly tutoring companies.). And perhaps it’s not just higher ed. ” “Education Dept.

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Hack Education

MAY 19, 2017

Via The Washington Post : “ Betsy DeVos was asked to address education reporters at their annual convention. Here are the education technology companies that have raised money from ISPs. ” Via The Washington Post : “Secret report shows ‘special’ treatment for public officials in D.C. She said no.”

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The Horizon Report. The organization, which was founded in 1994, was best known for its annual Horizon Report, its list of predictions about the near-future of education technology. But as the ed-tech sector is never willing to let a bad idea die, the report will live on. Without revenue the company will go away.

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Hack Education

JUNE 16, 2017

.” “More than 150 House and Senate Democrats sent Education Secretary Betsy DeVos a letter Monday that objected to her department’s recently announced shift in how it chooses the contractors that service federal student loans ,” Inside Higher Ed reports. State and Local) Education Politics. Via Reuters : “U.S.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 10, 2017

In education, there were breaches at colleges and universities, breaches at K–12 schools, breaches at the Department of Education, breaches at education technology companies, and breaches with software schools commonly use. 77 million users accounts stolen from Edmodo. million students. Some 280 incidents since January 2016.

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Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

” Via EdScoop : “Two edtech champions to join White House offices as fellows.” Edsurge profiles the latest from Degreed : “This Company Wants to Help You Hire for Skills, Not Credentials.” ” ( No disclosure that Edsurge shares investors with the company.). From the HR Department.

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Hack Education

JUNE 24, 2016

” “Schools, Libraries Miss Out on Millions in E-Rate Funds,” according to EdTech Magazine – some $245 million for the 2014 fiscal year. University of Texas at Austin , related to features unique to that university,“ Inside Higher Ed reports. Some parts of the decision in the case, Fisher v. ”). .”

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Hack Education

MAY 26, 2017

” “ No Sign of Edtech In Department of Education’s Full Federal Budget Proposal,” Edsurge frets. “ Betsy DeVos Refuses to Rule Out Giving Funds to Schools That Discriminate ,” The New York Times reports. Implications for K–12 Business.” More Education Politics.

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