The acquisition of BrainPOP is part of Kirkbi’s goal to become a “global force for learning through play, be it physically or digitally,” the company says.
In a pair of deals in the digital communications space, Edlio acquired SchoolInfo, while Finalsite bought the Blackboard K-12 Community Engagement division from Anthology.
The long process to release 2021 data drew the attention of authorities in India, where Byju’s is based.
In announcing the deal, Scholastic said the acquisition will “significantly advance” the development of its literacy platform
EdWeek Market Brief’s annual State of the Industry report for the first time this year includes survey results on company compensation and how active they will be with mergers and acquisitions.
In a pair of deals affecting some of the biggest players in the K-12 marketplace, Illuminate Education was acquired by Renaissance, and Frontline Education was bought by Roper Technologies for $3.75 billion.
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Discovery Education has acquired U.K.-based DoodleLearning, and WeVideo has scooped up a software company, PlayPosit.
There were 213 total mergers and acquisitions in the first six months of this year, compared to 244 during the same period a year ago.
In an expansion of its global reach, the nonprofit Digital Promise scooped up two assets from the Asia Society.