The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The company is among employers that provide college admissions coaching as an employee perk. Credit: Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Corbis via Getty Images A growing number of top companies are providing access to admissions counselors such as Vasconcelos as a benefit to their employees. The New York offices of JPMorgan Chase.

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Marketplace K-12

JANUARY 17, 2019

A new report scrutinizes the growing practice among ed-tech companies of using teachers as brand ambassadors to spread the word about products. The post Educators as Ed-Tech Company Brand Ambassadors Raises Ethical, Policy Questions, Report Finds appeared first on Market Brief.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 15, 2021

These are just a few of the efforts of a group of business leaders in the Fort Worth area to create family-friendly policies in the midst of the pandemic, a trend that experts hope will endure even after COVID subsides. I imagine some of the policies that were [created] in more of an emergency response might go away,” Pena said.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Mindful Tracking Cookie Policies Improve K—12 Data Security. Current web browsing policies in K–12 schools may be allowing third parties to collect and sell student data , creating a need for schools to update and maintain safe internet use protocols. eli.zimmerman_9856. Wed, 09/12/2018 - 12:18.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 21, 2024

And many AI companies aren't helping. This will impact you as you help draft policies for your school or organization or even as you grapple with parenting concerns. The World Economic Forum predicted in 2020 that AI would take away 85 million jobs ; however, this powerful phenomenon would create 97 million new jobs.

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Jamf on EdTech

MAY 31, 2022

Organizations use Acceptable Use Policies (AUP) to set forth guidelines for employees and company practices. This aligns them with industry best practices, laws and regulatory compliance. In this blog, we go into further detail as to: What is an AUP? Why are they important? What do AUPs commonly include?

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Edsurge

MAY 18, 2023

The number of edtech products schools access in a typical month has tripled since four years ago to more than 1,400 tools, according to a recent estimate by Learn Platform, an edtech company that helps schools manage tech. Keeping a Safe Distance The companies that work with schools are aware of this concern.

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Marketplace K-12

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Education companies shouldn't expect major shifts funding at the federal level from the upcoming elections, says Reg Leichty, who represents school interests in Washington. The post Congressional Midterms: Don’t Expect Major Shakeups in Education Policy and Funding appeared first on Market Brief.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 13, 2022

There’s advice coming from every direction, corporate policies that don’t apply to education, insurance companies that won’t pay in the event of a breach and more, all raining down on schools. As district technology leaders navigate cybersecurity practices for their staff and students, they need tried-and-true resources to count on.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

This week the Brookings Institution released a policy brief titled “ A Whole New World: Education Meets the Metaverse. ” It offers advice to tech companies that are jumping into the metaverse, with principles from learning science for how to shape the development of their products and services.

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Marketplace K-12

DECEMBER 22, 2022

are one sign of how market conditions have turned against special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs. The post What the Retreat From SPACs Means for Education Companies and Investors appeared first on Market Brief. Newly announced plans to liquidate Class Acceleration Corp.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 18, 2020

But for some online education companies, the upheaval represents a chance to profit. Last month, Hechinger reported that website traffic was surging for some ed tech companies. The company manages more than 70 schools in 30 states and Washington, D.C. In 2016, the company reached a $168.5 The company paid the state $8.5

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Hapara

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

CIPA requires schools or libraries eligible to receive discounts through the E-rate program to adopt and implement an internet safety policy. Most educational institutions in this category simplify their compliance by purchasing and using a web filter from a reputable company. What are CIPA guidelines for filtering?

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Digital Citizenship Guidelines E-rate Internet Safety 273

Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2019

New federal and state laws —and a greater focus on the issue by districts—are giving edtech companies a lot to consider. With that in mind: Be prepared to share a company policy on PII retention and destruction, and have one ready. The data privacy landscape looks a lot different than it did even a few years ago.

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Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2024

The committee’s roughly 250-page report also made recommendations for governmental policies and future research on the topic. Not only that, any policy directives have to come with funding and support, the committee urges. The more time users spend on a platform, the more money a social media company stands to make from advertisements.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 14, 2023

They state in this paper “We recognize that many school districts and higher education institutions do not currently account for generative AI in their policies on academic dishonesty. Recommendation: Consider writing into policies that all written work can and will be "spot checked" with conversations about the written work.

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Marketplace K-12

JULY 13, 2021

The post Congressional Bill Aims to Incentivize Education Companies, Schools to Sharpen Cybersecurity appeared first on Market Brief. Legislation introduced last month calls on the federal government, K-12 schools, and vendors to take a more structured approach toward cybersecurity and protecting student data.

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2019

based think tank Foundation for Excellence in Education, and Boston-based analytics software company Burning Glass Technologies. We’re not saying schools should start or stop offering these credentials,” said Quentin Suffren, innovation policy managing director at the foundation, which is also known as ExcelinEd. Crucial Credentials?

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Some online tutoring companies have recently made changes to their platforms to better protect and promote students’ safety, especially as it pertains to online privacy, behavioral issues and parental discipline. Dozens of companies have since formed to offer a similar arrangement, fueled by well over a billion dollars in investment.

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Marketplace K-12

MARCH 17, 2020

As the coronavirus crisis takes hold, companies reaching out to districts need to act with empathy, smarts, and sensitivity. The post 6 Things Districts Want From Education Companies During COVID-19 appeared first on Market Brief.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

After a summer of market research and competitor analysis, the company eventually signed off on a collaboration with a Chinese partner, TAL Education. company that has eyed Asia as the next big market. But their story is not a blueprint that will make sense for every company. ThinkCERCA is definitely not the first U.S.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

There are efforts to collect and share offerings from companies that want to help impacted schools. NewSchools Venture Fund, a nonprofit philanthropy that funds schools and educational companies, has also started a list. Rebecca Koenig & Tony Wan (March 16, 2020) How has this affected college admissions policies and procedures?

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EdTech4Beginners

AUGUST 6, 2022

In actuality, companies that are in their nascent stages, say at a pre—seed or a seed—stage level, can get an edge over their competitors. Moreover, in case of a data breach, the entire blame will be on you, your investors, your employees, and the whole company. Calibrate your privacy policy. Breaches are always ill—timed.

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Edsurge

MAY 18, 2019

Employees report higher productivity , greater efficiency and less stress , while companies can benefit from lower real estate costs and an expanded talent pool. My former company, Big Universe ( now acquired ) was a fully-virtual operation. We were small, but often credited for operating like a nimble, large company.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Private equity firm is amassing companies that collect data on America’s children. If the Privacy Policies or Terms of Service are missing key elements in data security assurances, your non-disclosure agreement with the providers must include those missing elements.

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2023

The number of edtech products schools access in a typical month has tripled since four years ago to more than 1,400 tools, according to a recent estimate by Learn Platform, an edtech company that helps schools manage tech. Keeping a Safe Distance The companies that work with schools are aware of this concern.

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Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 12, 2021

Congresswoman Lori Trahan of Massachusetts is collecting input on a sweeping K-12 data protection draft bill that would significantly impact how ed companies treat student information. The post Broad Congressional Proposal Would Raise Data Privacy Bar for Ed-Tech Companies appeared first on Market Brief.

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Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2018

These concerns are only heightened as Chinese investors turn their attention to the United States education technology space acquiring companies with millions of public school users. Net Dragon, a Chinese gaming company that is building a significant education division, bought Edmodo for a combination of cash and equity valued at $137.5

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 12, 2020

Nancy Frey with Doug Fisher – Bio as Submitted We are professors at San Diego State University in Educational Leadership and focus on policies and practices in literacy and school leadership. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend.

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Edsurge

JULY 26, 2021

China’s ballooning edtech market is suddenly deflating thanks to new government restrictions on lucrative private tutoring companies that serve millions of the country’s children. There seem to be multiple motivations for the policy shift. Major tutoring companies have pledged to adhere to the new policies, reports Bloomberg.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2019

Common Sense Education can help schools evaluate the privacy policies of their external applications and see how those policies align with regulations. . Schools must be quick to adapt to policy changes, do the research and use their best judgment to ensure that any new technology protects students. by Katelyn Sweeney.

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Edsurge

MAY 30, 2017

Stories pointing to secretive consumer tracking policies and privacy violations from companies like Facebook and Google have stirred further outcries, and education companies are not immune to criticisms either. That’s a far cry from the research published from companies, says Martin. You need to call them what they are.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 27, 2021

He is currently working on two projects: In Search of Deeper Learning , a contemporary study of schools, systems, and nations that are seeking to produce ambitious instruction; and The Chastened Dream, a history of the effort to link social science with social policy to achieve social progress.

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Marketplace K-12

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

An Illinois charter school management company recently resolved allegations that it rigged bidding processes for E-Rate contracts it awarded for hot spots and internet connectivity. The post Charter School Company to Pay $4.5 Million Over Alleged Unfair Bidding in E-Rate Program appeared first on Market Brief.

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Edsurge

JULY 26, 2022

Also in May, Marshall Plan for Moms, a non-profit organization focused on women’s economic empowerment and promoting public and private sector policies that support mothers, organized a national business coalition for child care with the aim of expanding child care support for employees. At Synchrony, 60 percent of our workforce are women.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2019

When we focus our attention with laser precision on the edupreneurs who start new companies as the primary source of change, what do we miss? It was built to be the next step in the factory model, where the future leaders of companies, countries and the academy itself came to be indoctrinated to its cultural norms.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 9, 2022

Hot desking is becoming a hot topic among companies. But the policy itself continues to divide opinion among employees and employers alike. Not only is this in keeping with office design trends , it is also a sensible policy to avoid allocating desks to people who are not necessarily going to be in the office every day.

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