U.S. students performance on different math topics, such as geometry, algebra, and number theory varied widely according to the latest results of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, a prominent international exam.
Navigating an Ed-Tech Startup’s First International Business Trip
Doing business in overseas markets presents challenges and a lot of opportunities.
U.S. Personal Computer Market Grows Despite International Decline
After more than a year of contraction, American PC shipments grew in the second quarter of 2016 following a slowdown in domestic K-12 market growth.
K-12 Dealmaking: VIF International Education Makes Acquisition; Accelerate Learning, Bloomz Raise Funds
KickUp, a Philadelphia company focused on professional learning, raises $1.54 Million in a seed round; and the educational network EduRev, based in India, lures Pre- Series A money.
United Arab Emirates Tops International K-12 Schools Market
Even with oil prices deflated, the United Arab Emirates represent the largest market for international schools where students are taught in the English language.
K-12 Dealmaking: New York Coding School Acquisition, International Moves
Fullstack Academy, backed by an investment fund, acquires The Starter League, and PRISA, a Spanish company, buys Carvajal Education, a provider of education products based in nine Latin American countries, for the equivalent of $19.5 million.
International Ed-Tech Opportunities, Challenges Focus of Business Forum
At the Education Business Forum, executives learned how the booming use of technology in schools around the world could open doors and stir competition.
Pearson to Invest $15 Million in International Private Schools
Education publishing giant will aim to make private education affordable in low-income nations, invest in education companies abroad.
One Company’s Blueprint for Translating Products for Global Markets
Kahoot’s chief technology officer discusses how the educational quiz company relied on its translation platform to bring its products to Indonesia.
Districts Face an Absenteeism Crisis. They’re Looking for Products That Can Help
School systems are hoping to find answers in data, and in strategies to strengthen ties between students and educators.