Teachers who take online PD are more likely to become “self-directed” users of tech-based professional learning, a survey by Project Tomorrow suggests.
Wonderschool, a network of boutique early childhood programs, has raised a $2 million seed round of financing led by First Round Capital,
The number of students accessing head-mounted displays of virtual and augmented reality will soar in the coming years, but some companies may struggle to monetize their products.
Children’s publisher Carson-Dellosa has acquired Rourke Educational Media, and ed-tech startup companies in Britain and Indonesia have raised funding.
Europe’s Fastest-Growing Private Ed. Companies Focus on Training, Language, Ed Tech
The 2017 Inc. 5000 Europe List Includes 29 Education-Related Businesses from 12 Nations
The 2017 Inc. 5000 Europe list includes 29 education-related businesses from 12 nations, with many providing English instruction, special education support and digital services.
School leaders are getting ready to make a case for renovated or new classroom designs that will accommodate how students learn with technology.
Last week, a handful of ed-tech startups including digital framework developer Apptegy and BookNook, an instructional technology company. In addition, the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) announced its latest cohort.
Genext Students, a tutoring platform, has raised $580,000; and Cerego, a company that tries to provide tech-based personalized learning, announced it will partner with Cengage on interoperability standards.
Pearson is preparing to sell off parts of TutorVista, while Gauge Capital has invested in eDynamic Learning, which publishes online career and elective courses for middle and high school.
Breaking Down State Ed. Budgets: Lean Outlook for Coming Fiscal Year
Companies Should Get Ready to Face District Leaders Under Pressure to Control Costs
Many states are proposing only modest spending increases in K-12 education for fiscal 2018, partly because revenues from tax collections are weak.