Texas schools are in need of career and technical education products and services, as well as math and reading programs. A district in New York is in the market for a system that will allow educators to manage students’ devices.
The state of New Mexico is making a major purchase of state assessments, and the Chicago schools want bids to create an e-commerce marketplace.
The Newark, N.J. district is requesting a new public enrollment system, while Houston seeks career and technical education curricula, programs, and equipment. Richmond schools need new Chromebooks.
The Metro Nashville district and Baltimore City schools are in the market for student assessment platforms, while a district in New York needs special education services.
The SEEK Group, which creates and manages online education and employment businesses, has made significant investments in Coursera and The Open University’s FutureLearn.
The Chicago schools are purchasing a college- and career-readiness program, and the Atlanta district is buying an after-school program.
Pearson Ventures will support early-stage education companies focused on artificial intelligence, next-generation assessment, lifelong learning, and other areas.
Renaissance has acquired Early Learning Labs, while Nearpod will acquire Flocabulary and Instructure is purchasing MasteryConnect.
A Georgia district wants to buy a web-based comprehensive college readiness platform, while a Louisiana district is interested in professional development.
Two acquisitions–Weld North Education of Assessment Technology, and Allovue of Equiday–top our news, which includes LearnPlatform’s expansion and funding for Move This World.