In this opinion piece, Cognitive ToyBox Partnerships Manager Nikki Navta describes lessons her company has learned from the COVID experiences of two districts it’s worked with closely.
Education companies now need to include caregivers in their technical support, professional development, and implementation processes.

The coronavirus has created barriers for ed-tech providers, but it has also fueled new opportunities in early childhood education, say Nikki Navta and Tammy Kwan, of Cognitive ToyBox.
Listenwise is expanding into the elementary-grade market in response to demand from educators.
The CEO of Swing Education, who has been successful in raising venture capital, reveals smart strategies that can get startups closer to landing this type of investment.
Swing Education has raised $23 million in venture capital funding to-date. The ed-tech company’s co-founder shares the secrets of his pitch.
The co-founder of Swing Education says startups should prioritize shared values and look for confident decision makers when recruiting new employees.
Finding the right co-founders can go a long way toward helping your ed-tech startup succeed. Here are some important qualities to consider.
The rise of esports teams at the K-12 level is highlighting the skills that these activities teach students to prepare them for life after high school.
For years teachers asked listening skills company Listenwise to help them and their students create podcasts, but the company wasn’t ready to add a new product. Find out how Listenwise got to “yes.”