In the second part of a far-ranging interview, CEO Marten Roorda discusses how his organization makes decisions about making its research publicly available, and the rationale behind its many recent acquisitions.
K-12 Dealmaking: STEM Company SAM Labs Raises $8.9 million; China-based Bright Scholar Buys International Schools
Hands-on coding and STEM education company SAM Labs raises $8.9 million; China-based Bright Scholar acquires British international schools network; Blue Canoe wins $500,000 from Qualcomm; ByteDance leads investment in Minerva Project.
Webinar: K-12 Companies’ Guide to the International Private School Market
Learn more about a market with more than 5 million students, roughly 9,500 schools, and money to spend, especially in parts of Asia and the Middle East. Webinar airs Jan. 15 at noon ET.
International Private Schools Are Booming. But What About Their Teachers’ Well-Being?
A survey of educators at international private schools–a booming market for K-12 companies–reveals the pressure teachers and students face to achieve high test scores.
Number of International Private Schools Surges Again, Up 6 Percent Over Last Year
Of 104 new international schools due to open over the next year, 42 percent will be offering a U.K, curriculum, and 12.5 percent will be using a U.S.-developed one, according to a new report by ISC Research.
Major International Private School Company GEMS Education Reportedly Puts Brakes on IPO
The company will delay an IPO after regulators in Dubai froze tuition fees at private schools, which will affect the company’s financial projections, according to Reuters.
EdWeek Market Brief Minute: Tips for International Vendors on U.S. Market
The staff of EdWeek Market Brief, in a presentation at the Bett conference, offered K-12 companies from around the world an introduction to what it takes to work in the U.S. education market.
‘Future of Ed-Tech’ Focus of International Conference in Florida
From virtual and augmented reality to coding, companies exhibited their latest ed-tech offerings at a conference that drew nearly 10,000 educators and exhibitors to Orlando.
Private International Schools Surge, and Digital-Content Needs Come Into Focus
International schools grapple with some of the same tensions that frustrate U.S. public schools trying to make use of ed-tech, a new survey finds.
Ed-Tech Surges Internationally–and Choices for Schools Become More Confusing
The international ed-tech market is expanding rapidly, but companies need to be aware of the needs of specific countries and regions, advises a consultant.