Data about homeschoolers, ranking of ed-tech tools, the end of “net neutrality,” and fast-growing companies generated a lot of interest this year.
K-12 communication platform provider Edlio acquired Scholantis, a Canadian provider of school district websites and digital portals. Also, CollegeVine and Really Good Stuff announced new partnerships.
Florida and Texas are home to some of the highest-performing local education foundations, which raise funds for specific school districts to meet student and teacher needs.
The consortium, known for publishing the “Horizon Report” with predictions about ed-tech, is preparing to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy to liquidate its holdings.
Speaking at NY Ed Tech Week, the Success Academy Charter Schools founder decried the tendency of some leaders to view ed-tech as being “a savior” in education.
Digital House, an Argentine company that offers intensive technology courses and executive programs to the Latin American market, has raised $20 million.
The global private school provider says it has invested $1 billion in its schools and personnel since fiscal year 2014.
Scientific Learning Corp., based in California, will acquire BrainMaps, a Chinese blended learning company.
An FCC commissioner critical of the agencies’ proposed memorandum of understanding blasts it as a “confusing, lackluster, reactionary afterthought” that will not safeguard the public.
Michael Lynton joins the Pearson board in the wake of the company announcing major job cuts to make it leaner and more competitive.