EdTech Magazine
JUNE 21, 2018
New essay grading software like Gradescope , developed at the University of California-Berkeley, can shorten grading time by 50 percent , freeing up time for teachers to have one-on-one discussions with students. For Tacoma (Wash.) Public Schools, AI has helped increase graduation rates.
Edsurge
AUGUST 7, 2020
In 2017, Purdue University bought Kaplan University , also for $1. Kaplan University suddenly changed its name to Purdue University Global, and Kaplan, Inc. became a software-and-services company that provided key infrastructure and marketing to Purdue Global. In fact, it’s been more of a money pit.
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Edsurge
MARCH 14, 2022
The overarching story goes as follows: adaptive learning platform Knewton was founded in 2008 by former Kaplan executive Jose Ferreira, affectionately described by Michael Feldstein as a snake oil salesman. But, don’t worry—they had plenty to say about Knewton. The company raised $182 million, but only sold for $17 million.
Edsurge
JUNE 18, 2017
Between 2004 and 2011, I worked as an executive in SchoolNet and Kaplan, both of which grew into successful and innovative education companies. Kaplan thrived during the decade, growing to more than $2.8 Purdue’s recent acquisition of Kaplan and ETS acquisition of Questar for $127.5 2004-2011: Washington Leans In.
The CoolCatTeacher
DECEMBER 19, 2023
She has held several leadership positions with education companies, most recently Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Achieve 3000, Kaplan K12, and Renaissance Learning. Reinart's comprehensive school reform model has been widely recognized.
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 19, 2021
In a survey conducted by Quest Research and the Kaplan test-prep company, they were four times more likely to say they’d hire an English major with a credential in cybersecurity than an English major without one. “We The courses are being run in partnership with Kaplan and will also be available to alumni. “We Fifteen U.S.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 30, 2019
Maia Sharpley’s career in education includes serving in executive positions with the New York City Department of Education, Kaplan and Charter Schools USA. Education is now a high-growth market that combines attributes of consumer and enterprise software.
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