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Public Edtech Companies Have Been Rare. These SPACs Will Change That.

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Publicly traded education technology companies are rare. as the remaining trio of prominent edtech companies on the U.S. CLAS.U), a special purpose acquisition company headed by CEO Michael Moe, raised $225 million in its IPO. Moe has picked some winners in education. public market. Traditional IPOs still happen.

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K-12 Dealmaking: Udemy, Tynker Raise Funds; PeopleAdmin Acquires TeacherMatch

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A number of ed-tech companies, including Udemy and Tynker, have raked in funds from investors over the past week. In addition, PeopleAdmin, a talent-management software provider for the education sector, acquired TeacherMatch. In addition, Larry Illg, CEO of Naspers Ventures, is joining Udemy’s Board of Directors.

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Crises and Capital: The Top Edtech Business Stories of 2020

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The education industry didn’t. School closures have forced people to not only rely more on digital tools in the short term, but also reimagine what education can be once it’s safe to return. It may not be the only publicly traded edtech company to be taken private. Traffic Is Booming for Online Education Providers.

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Why We Don't Need a 'Netflix for Education'

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If the views expressed by leading edtech companies are any indication, the race to become the first 'Netflix of Education' is gathering steam. One feature of Netflix in particular seems to have captured the imagination of edtech companies. I'm not saying measuring learning is easy, but it's everything in education.

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The Features And Benefits Of The XP-Pen Drawing Tablet In The Classroom

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Further, 1:1 learning environments (where each student has access to a personal electronic device) are tied to positive outcomes like increased student engagement , more personalized learning experiences, and improved communication between students and teachers. One such company is XP-Pen and their series of tablets.

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K-12 Dealmaking: Barnes & Noble Ed. Acquires LoudCloud; Volley Labs Raises $2.3 Million

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In recent dealmaking news, Barnes & Noble Education acquired LoudCloud Systems and ed-tech startup Volley Labs raised $2.3 million, including drawing funds from Zuckerberg Education Ventures, one of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s investment vehicles. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Volley Labs Raises $2.3

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The Business of 'Ed-Tech Trends'

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Much of what Meeker says in this year’s report about education is placed under her category “gaming.” ” She posits gaming as the new site for “modern learning,” with an emphasis on skills training and data-driven self-improvement. ” he asks. “Why is there a slide about Peloton? .

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