A new partnership between U.S. and China-based education companies, and deals by Weld North and Learn Launch were among the recent highlights in the K-12 marketplace.
From her study of CEOs, musicians, and world-class athletes, the University of Pennsylvania psychology professor examines the traits that can help students succeed.
Futuresource Consulting outlines the key developments in the K-12 marketplace in 2015 and what market trends to watch around the world in 2016.
Pearson said its performance has taken hits recently because of shifts in the international market, and it will increase its focus on adaptive products and online and blended learning.
The English-speaking private schools market around the world is growing fast, increasing 18 percent in one year to a value of $45 billion, according to ISC Research Ltd.
The top education official in the U.K. endorsed ed tech as a means of supporting teachers, but explicitly said it should not be designed to replace them.
Student-driven learning that emphasizes creativity, initiative, and technology skills should trump traditional classroom learning, two BETT keynote speakers said on the first day of the conference.
The Redmond, Wash., company has purchased MinecraftEdu, the education version of the Swedish, wildly popular video game that invites users to build, create, and explore.
The Bett conference, an educational technology gathering that draws companies and entrepreneurs from around the world, kicks off Wednesday, and EdWeek Market Brief will bring you the highlights.
Reed Hastings, who has been active on school issues for years, says he is creating a philanthropic education fund worth $100 million.