Edsurge

MAY 3, 2019

Artificial intelligence is well on its way to becoming a ubiquitous element in virtually all software systems. King, who also serves as executive director of the Mandarin Institute , acknowledges that her company took aim at a tough subject with its initial product offering.

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Edsurge

JULY 5, 2019

Recently, Education Week published an article describing culturally-questionable activities and language found in Studies Weekly , a social studies curriculum used by more than 13,000 schools across the country. Study after study has demonstrated that high-quality curricular resources play a vital role in improving student learning.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

“There’s a misconception that there’s such a thing as ‘self-driving car technology,’” says Sudha Jamthe, who designed and teaches the first autonomous vehicles business course for Stanford University’s Continuing Studies program. There are the startup companies trying to figure out what the next generation is going to look like.

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Neo LMS

JULY 17, 2018

Candy Crush, a mobile gaming phenomenon, earns its makers, Swedish-based King Games, big money: $250 million in the company’s last declared quarter alone. Recently, learning system and content designers have been adding game elements to learning management systems , and it is this type of gamification we will explore today.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

At the very dawn of digital education, Canada introduced one of the very first learning management systems, WebCT, a pivotal application, invented at the University of British Columbia in 1997. and Canada for some time, and even today the company is in second place, with DTL Brightspace, a Canadian firm, close behind. South of the U.S.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2020

Even if universities use this kind of surveillance for seemingly innocuous purposes, she adds, the sensitive data such systems could collect would be vulnerable to hacking and misuse. Your system is only as strong as its weakest link. And in December, a study published by the U.S.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

system for the next three years. Independent studies show that the program improves academic performance, student behavior, suspension rates, and student resilience and grit. The company provides programs which combine traditional high school academics with career technical education through its Destinations Career Academies.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Shannan Bittle, a secondary math specialist for Union, said new academic programs — like aviation and construction — could offer students more ways to apply higher levels of math in lucrative jobs. “We Her father, who runs his own remodeling company, can’t help with her calculus work, she said. Lizeth Rosas sat in the back row.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2020

We want to build from the ground up an inclusive learning system for students and faculty, one that can recreate engaging, live learning experiences online,” says Dan Avida. Congregate, built by a Harvard student, is also trying to recreate the group-study feeling through virtual tables and classrooms. million seed round for Engageli.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

16 Moreover, schools often face complex logistical issues when it comes to training tutors properly, 17 rescheduling the school day to fit in a tutoring block, and vetting tutoring services run by outside companies. 15 These increases in achievement show great potential for using high-dosage tutoring as a school improvement strategy.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 12, 2021

One point made during the presentation was that free apps are not always the best choice because some companies provide their apps at no charge and then generate revenue by collecting and selling users’ data, and the companies may not be aware of the requirements they need to meet when their users are students. Reg Leichty.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2019

education technology companies raised $1.45 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. Last year, U.S. billion raised by U.S.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2021

He will utilize his extensive background to help IXL better meet the evolving needs of educators, identify where the company can make an even greater global impact and reach students no matter what setting they learn in. school system through Hurricane Harvey and spearheaded an educational initiative aimed at aiding underserved communities.

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Iterating Toward Openness

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Many faculty understand that systems that provide students practice with immediate, targeted feedback support better student learning, and that analytics and related tools can help them be more effective teachers. They’ll just write their own LMS, practice system, analytics, or other replacement tools themselves.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

The year started with Bryan Caplan releasing his newest book, “The Case Against Education: Why the Education System is a Waste of Time and Money.” Similarly, Winthrop highlights examples of nations and communities leapfrogging legacy education systems by creating new models that embrace education as a human right. Last, Stephen M.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 3, 2018

There was a 3-consequence system. During that time, I participated in the Study Tour of the Former Soviet Union and lived in the Russian House. After graduation, I pursued and obtained my Masters in Secondary English Education. This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Some companies started to reverse years of “ degree inflation ” by no longer setting a bachelor’s degree as the minimum education requirement for open positions. There is a difference in terms of how you are raised to view post-secondary education,” says Marie Cini, chief strategy officer for ED2WORK, a strategy and research services firm.

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2021

Pairing Apex’s proven, high-quality secondary learning programs with Edmentum’s full suite of high-quality, online learning programs creates a rich array of offerings designed specifically for the next generation of learners. William Blair & Company, LLC was the lead banker for Apex Learning. About The Vistria Group.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Gale’s 2023 MLA award wins were across its entire product portfolio of K-12, post-secondary and adult learning resources. MLA judge Archives of Sexuality and Gender (platinum award) : The largest historical collection available that supports gender and sexuality studies and education, enabling academic scholars to make new connections. “A

Libraries 52

Libraries Udemy Industry Secondary 52

eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Gale’s 2023 MLA award wins were across its entire product portfolio of K-12, post-secondary and adult learning resources. MLA judge Archives of Sexuality and Gender (platinum award) : The largest historical collection available that supports gender and sexuality studies and education, enabling academic scholars to make new connections. “A

Libraries 52

Libraries Udemy Industry Secondary 52

Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2016

A few weeks back, EdSurge published a podcast interview with education consultant and commentator Alan November, and Director of Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for the Houston Independent School District Mike Dorsey, after chatting with the two education experts at ISTE. There still seems to be a big demand for that.

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eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2022

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — March 16, 2022 — Savvas Learning Company , a K-12 next-generation learning solutions leader, launched today several new summer learning solutions to support school districts in addressing unfinished learning in math and literacy. ABOUT SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY. To learn more, visit Savvas Learning Company.

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Buncee

JUNE 23, 2021

Other states have evaluation systems that also look at the social development of students as being a natural part of everyday teaching. Here are two easy ways to do that using some great Buncee templates on the Self-Management Buncee Board (secondary) and Self-Management Buncee Board (elementary). So does promoting critical thinking.

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Marketplace K-12

OCTOBER 3, 2016

In recent dealmaking news, McGraw-Hill Education acquired Redbird Advanced Learning, LLC, a digital personalized learning company; in addition, educational content company Cengage acquired WebAssign. This is the fourth acquisition McGraw-Hill Education has made since becoming an independent company in 2013, the company noted.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Sponsored this year by JAR Systems and SAP Concur , the program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation. The company was sold to Jostens, Inc. This chatbot, affectionately named by students as J.A.R.V.I.S

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

These new resources will drive the development of students’ critical thinking skills and create opportunities for the study of scientific mysteries and the development of design solutions. This is science education at its finest,” said Tia Clasen, Director of Teaching and Learning—Secondary, at SoWashCo Schools. “We

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STEM Elementary Social Media Schoology 52

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 7, 2022

Prior to her time in California, Jones held positions in Nevada libraries for 25 years, including serving as the Carson City Library Director, the Elko-LanderEureka County Library System Director and Youth Services Coordinator, and Nevada State Librarian and Administrator of the State Library and Archives from 2000-2007.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

In general, companies and organizations have been working primarily on student-facing resources. It’s not science fiction anymore; right now, in every single field of study, AI is being used. EdSurge: What do you hope to achieve with the AI Explorations project? This is the world that we’re moving into.

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Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

Do you know that feeling when you are told your questions about student privacy are unfounded by a representative of a company that earns 86% of its total revenue from advertising? Studies are always helpful, but this should already be understood. The thread on this tweet has the details. Doug Levin (@douglevin) March 17, 2017.

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Doug Levin

MARCH 26, 2017

I think a lot about the future of technology and its potential impacts on students and the K-12 education system (intended and unintended). The real beneficiaries of a more sophisticated education advertising system will be the world’s learners.” Lately, my explorations into this topic have led me in some unexpected directions.

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Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

I spoke tonight in Dorothy Kim's class "Race Before Race: Premodern Critical Race Studies." I'm not an advocate for ed-tech; I'm not here to sell you on a new flashcard app or show you how to use the learning management system more effectively. Tech companies are dominating the stock market. Here's a bit of what I said.

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Doug Levin

MARCH 26, 2017

I think a lot about the future of technology and its potential impacts on students and the K-12 education system (intended and unintended). The real beneficiaries of a more sophisticated education advertising system will be the world’s learners.” Lately, my explorations into this topic have led me in some unexpected directions.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

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. They’re distracting others.

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Edsurge

MAY 23, 2019

In the new model, students usually pay a per-course fee that covers digital texts and homework systems. In 2018 the college began experimenting with a system of course fees in two dozen courses that cover access to digital materials used in those courses. Lawsuit in Charleston Trident Technical College, in Charleston, S.C.,

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Marketplace K-12

MARCH 14, 2016

In recent dealmaking news, Barnes & Noble Education acquired LoudCloud Systems and ed-tech startup Volley Labs raised $2.3 Dallas-based LoudCloud’s platforms include a competency-based courseware platform, a learning-analytics platform and services, an eReading product, and a learning management system.

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Udemy Blackboard Company Facebook 40

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

The Kids Discover online platform lets students explore 150 different science and social studies units for elementary and middle school learners at three different lexiles. He holds superintendent, school counseling, secondary principal and secondary supervision certifications. There are employees who are partners.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

After agreeing to take on 10 summer interns from the Prepare Rhode Island program last summer, Cathy Desjarlais, a human resources manager at biotech company Amgen’s Rhode Island site, had reservations about the new interns, apprehensive they would display the behavior issues Butler described. Photo courtesy of Vilson Gamez.

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