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Labster Raises $21 Million to Bring More Digital Lab Simulations to Classrooms

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She contacted that company, Labster , and was assured she could have a digital lab up in time for the first day of class. And she isn’t the only one sold on the company. The company now has about 65 full-time employees and 40 contractors. In 2017, the company raised $10 million in a Series A led by Balderton.

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School STEM Labs Inspire Students, Power Innovation

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If that works at companies like Google and Apple, the same mindset should be in schools.”. In an effort to inspire its 4,300 students, particularly underrepresented groups such as girls and people of color, to explore STEM, the district has ­created a welcoming and creative environment for every student who wants to take part.

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To Re-Capture the Education Market, Microsoft Aims to Offer a Compelling Alternative to Google’s Chromebook

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based company is attempting to make a comeback on multiple fronts, starting with software. Intune can also sync with other Microsoft tools like Office 365 Education and Schools Data Sync, a program that allows teachers to create groups based on roster data that can be configured for a plethora of education apps. The Redmond, Wash.-based

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What’s New: New Tools for Schools

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ADVANCED & MEASURED PROGRESS ( www.advanc-ed.org ) & ( www.measuredprogress.org ) Measured Progress and AdvancED will join forces to form a unique and far-reaching nonprofit educational company focused on data-driven tools for school improvement. has joined the ENA family of companies.

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Ed Tech News, a New Podcast, and the Hack Education Roundup!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Ethics and Legalities The New York Times continues its investigation of education giant Pearson and ethics concerns surrounding lavish trips that the company''s foundation has sponsored for state education officials. Valve , the company behind the video game hit Portal, is working on an educational game.

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Analysis: Is Higher Ed Ready for the Tech Expectations of the Teens of 2022?

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Google, Acer, Lenovo, ClassVR and many others are trying to improve the in-school experience, with Futuresource estimating there were about 20 companies at London’s Bett edtech show in January showcasing AR/VR software or hardware. Still, the reality is extending reality costs.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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” Via The New York Post : “Charter-school advocacy group to close up shop.” Doesn’t seem like any journalists caught this, tho: A couple of things about that group of former FB and Google employees who have founded the Center for Humane Tech: 1. The digital flash card company has raised $32 million total.

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