Coursera, a massive open online course provider, made $1 million from students who pursued “verified certificates” for their successful completion of courses.
The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers has issued an RFP to develop a test-delivery platform and data warehouse, work valued at a minimum of $16.5 million.
Today the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced Jeff Raikes’ decision to step down as CEO after five years in the job.
The ConnectED initiative launched by President Obama is seen as an opportunity for states and districts to collaborate to bring down the cost of technology.
An Australian researcher says evidence from his country demonstrates relying on market forces to improve education is not a reliable strategy to boost learning.
Google Play for Education, delivered via Nexus 7 tablets, is piloted in Hillsborough, N.J., schools. Will it threaten the dominance of Apple’s iPad?
Kiva and Citi Microfinance have launched Kiva U, and a curriculum for K-12 on “Exploring Poverty,” to increase students understanding of financial inclusion.
The world market for educational games and simulation-based learning will grow by 8 percent between now and 2017, according to an analysis by Ambient Insight.
A Brooklyn, N.Y., high school that has won praise for pairing employers and students is serving as a model for 16 new schools across the state.
Seven public schools have opened in the Netherlands centered on iPads for education, and given the name “Steve Jobs Schools.”